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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV. Following a successful pilot project in Prague, the energy storage units are now available to ŠKODA contract dealers.

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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The effects of WLTP and the lack of availability of many key versions affected registrations in Q4, which is not surprising given that by late November less than two in three versions available in Europe were homologated. Despite growing at a slower rate than in previous years, the shift from traditional cars to SUVs continued in 2018.

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Skoda begins production of second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant | Autocar Professional

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Skoda Auto has launched series production of the second-generation Kodiaq, its SUV flagship model, at the plant in Kvasiny, Czech Republic on January 17. Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, said: “It was with the Kodiaq that we began our SUV campaign began back in 2016.

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Most powerful Land Rover Defender Octa to debut this year

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Also Read : Land Rover Defender electric SUV confirmed, to be built in Slovakia The Defender Octa will get the special Octa diamond logo on the steering wheel, side panels and more The Defender Octa will also get the ‘6D Dynamic’ suspension system from the Range Rover Sport SV.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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In technical terms, the new generation of Volkswagen electric vehicles will feature innovations previously only available on cars in the premium segment. Ground-breaking, market-oriented SUV projects are planned for plants in Mexico, the USA, South America and Russia. In 2020, the production volume on the launch of the Volkswagen I.D.

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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The company has also received 160 pre-orders for the power hubs from its dealers in Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands and Slovakia. Last year, the Skoda had unveiled its first electric SUV Enyaq iV that provides a range of 510 km. This electric SUV is inspired by the Vision iV concept. seconds and gives a range of 510 km.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT is also supporting the development and availability of renewable bio-methane, which neutralizes CO 2 emissions generated through vehicle use. The Ibiza, the Arona and the Leon are produced at the SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain, while the Mii Ecofuel is manufactured at the Bratislava plant in Slovakia. New SEAT Arona TGI.