ŠKODA AUTO launches production of MEB battery systems
Production of batteries for all-electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) is underway at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav.
International driving presentation for the ID.5, the first fully electric SUV coupé from Volkswagen. A vehicle with premium aspirations. The latest software generation in the ID.5 shortens charging times, increases comfort and optimizes operation. This makes charging even more convenient than refueling. The ID. Software 3.1 also features optimized, intuitive voice control and an intelligent e-route planner. The ID.5 is already the sixth all-electric model based on the modular e-drive system (MEB), and it takes its place at the top of this model range. The extremely spacious SUV coupé combines premium aspirations with sustainability and elegance in the best possible way: Volkswagen's first electrically powered SUV coupe offers locally CO2-neutral mobility and sporty performance for a discerning clientele. The package of the ID.5 represents the next generation of an SUV coupe and grants passengers an unusual amount of space while maintaining a dynamic roofline. The ID.5's muscular and organic coupe design is unique in the segment and reflects the Volkswagen brand's ecological credentials. The outstanding aerodynamics of the ID.5, which have been further improved compared with the ID.4, with a cd value starting at 0.26, enable maximum utilization of the energy stored in the lithium-ion battery (77 kWh as standard). With up to 520 km predicted range according to WLTP5 and a fast-charging capability of up to 135 kW underpin the ID.5's long-distance capabilities. Large wheels and individual details underscore the ID.5's sporty elegance.
Production of batteries for all-electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) is underway at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav.
Whether a large nuclear family or a small extended family: as a seven-seater, the new EQB offers space for many family constellations and a wide variety of transport needs. This gives it an exceptional position not only in the compact segment, but especially among electric cars. The two seats in the third row can be used by people up to 1.65 metres tall, and child seats can also be fitted there. The new EQB will make its debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 (21 to 28 April 2021). Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. The powerful and efficient electric drive, clever recuperation and predictive Navigation with Electric Intelligence are just some of the features that link it to the EQA. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year. After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022.
With the new NX, Lexus is opening a new chapter in the history of the Japanese premium automobile brand: The second generation of the SUV model features a further developed body design and is driving electrification further with the first plug-in hybrid from Lexus and the latest hybrid generation Ahead. At the same time, the new NX offers driving dynamics improvements for an active and networked driving experience, multimedia and connectivity of the next generation as well as new technologies for more safety and comfort. The new NX replaces a model that has been very successful for Lexus in Europe. Since its launch in 2014, more than 170,000 units have been sold - mostly to customers who are driving a Lexus for the first time. The NX has thus also made a significant contribution to the growth of the brand in Germany.
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