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Volkswagen Group’s Škoda to unveil 500 km Vision E electric concept at Shanghai show; leveraging MEB for electromobility

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The top speed of the two-motor, all-wheel drive concept is 180 km/h (112 mph). Škoda, in association with the Group, independently manufactures and develops vehicles, as well as components, engines and gear transmissions. With system output of 225 kW, the ŠKODA VISION E accelerates instantaneously and dynamically.

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New Gen 3 Ceed first Kia sold in Europe to offer level-two autonomy Lane Following Assist technology; new Kappa turbo, U3 diesel

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The system uses external sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, operating between 0 and 130 km/h (81 mph). Since the first-generation Kia cee’d started production at Kia’s new Slovakian manufacturing facility in December 2006, more than 1.28 million units have been built.

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Kia Introduces Electric Concept Version of Venga; New 98 gCO2/km Version of EcoDynamics ceed

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Venga EV is capable of accelerating from standstill to 62 mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaches top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). liter diesel engine, designed and engineered at Kia’s R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany and manufactured in Slovakia. Under the normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100% power is attained after eight hours.

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