The importance of Efficient Dynamics at the BMW Group
The importance of Efficient Dynamics at the BMW Group
In addition to the purely electric and locally emission-free drive, ŠKODA is also fully committed to sustainability in the choice of materials for the ENYAQ iV. For example, the Czech car manufacturer already uses recycled raw materials for plastics, metals and glass to a large extent, thus conserving natural resources. 13.1 kilograms of the plastics in a ŠKODA ENYAQ iV alone are recycled, 40 percent of the steel used and even 60 percent of the aluminum used come from recycling sources. In the Design Selection Lodge, 40 percent of the seat covers are made from natural virgin wool with the wool seal of the Woolmark Company and 60 percent from recycled PET bottles. The leather of the Design Selection ecoSuite is tanned in an environmentally friendly manner using an extract from the leaves of the olive tree. In addition, ŠKODA is already testing fillers made from sugar beet fibers for plastic parts.
The importance of Efficient Dynamics at the BMW Group
When developing the new Mirai, Toyota optimized every aspect of the vehicle so that it appeals to customers emotionally - in terms of power delivery and performance as well as the way the car drives and looks. The declared goal was to increase the range compared to the first generation to a level that exceeds most purely battery-electric cars. To achieve this, the engine output and the capacity of the hydrogen tanks increased, as did aerodynamic efficiency. The result: a 30 percent larger radius of action that now reaches a good 650 kilometers. This means that the Mirai is now finally moving up into the long-haul vehicle class. Toyota has devoted itself equally intensively to the room layout. The modular GA-L platform, which serves as the basis for the new Mirai, enables considerably more effective packaging. In favor of a more balanced arrangement of the new FCEV drive train, the fuel cell unit has now moved under the hood. In this way, it clears the way for a larger interior space that can now accommodate five passengers.
Efficient, emotive and electrifying – these attributes neatly sum up the ENYAQ iV. In launching its first all-electric SUV, the Czech car manufacturer has taken the biggest step yet in its electromobility strategy. The new ENYAQ iV is the first ŠKODA production model to be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform. It is built at ŠKODA’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, making it the only MEB-based model in Europe to be manufactured outside of Germany. ŠKODA’s new flagship boasts generous amounts of space as is typical of the brand, and – thanks to its emotive design language – its appearance is electrifying too. Inside, new Design Selections replace the classic trim levels, while a clear and new structure of the options available means the car can be configured with just a few clicks. The ENYAQ iV comes with rear- or all-wheel drive, and there are five power levels and three battery sizes to choose from. The range of more than 520 km in the WLTP cycle is perfectly suitable for travelling long distances. The car will be launched in the spring of 2021.
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