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Škoda Auto has inaugurated new facilities for the Emissions Centre and a brand-new Simulation Centre in Mladá Boleslav. Following investments of almost €22 million, the laboratory will bolster the car manufacturer’s in-house development capabilities within the Technical Development department. The state-of-the-art technologies allow for the precise and accurate simulation of a wide range of climatic conditions, enabling comprehensive tests that mimic real-world operations. The new Simulation Centre houses a laboratory unique in the Czech Republic and the Volkswagen Group and is among the most modern facilities of its kind in Europe.

“Opening the new Simulation Centre represents a significant step forward in automotive development and reaffirms Škoda Auto’s leading position in the evolution and testing of drive and thermal management systems. The importance of the new Simulation Centre and the Emissions Centre will continue to grow, both in terms of ensuring the quality of our production vehicles and in creating highly efficient powertrains and systems for the future.”


Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development

Unique combination of cutting-edge technologies
The new Simulation Centre allows vehicle functionality to be tested under extreme load and virtual calculations to be validated across diverse driving conditions, providing a high degree of test variability in various climatic environments. The facility can sustain temperatures from -7 to +50°C while testing. Moreover, the facility can simulate conditions ranging from 10 to 95% relative humidity (crucial for regions like India), sunlight exposure, and mountain driving at altitudes of up to 5500 metres above sea level. The laboratory also features a modern roller dynamometer for vehicles with outputs up to 300 kW, capable of simulating driving resistances at speeds of up to 265 km/h. Additionally, it is equipped with sophisticated air ducting with two fans for airflow simulation, an emissions analysis system, and a high-speed charging station for electric vehicles with outputs up to 400 kW. The ability to combine these technologies allows for complex tests that closely replicate real-world operations with high accuracy and precision in results, while the analysis and evaluation of the data are conducted on-site. Performing up to 850 tests annually, the Simulation Centre significantly expands the possibilities for developing new technical solutions.

The construction also includes an expansion of the Emissions Centre in response to current and upcoming legislative requirements, such as the EU7 emission standard. The new measurement booths will primarily be used by the Quality department to ensure that both pre-production and production vehicles comply with these standards.

Further confirmation of technical competence within the Volkswagen Group
The demanding tests at the Simulation Centre, the construction of which began in 2021 with investments of almost €22 million, are conducted per the current and future legislative standards of the European Union, China, India, Brazil, and other regions. The opening of the facility marks another significant step for Škoda in assuming responsibility for the development of Volkswagen’s MQB27 platform, as well as overseeing the overall development of the EA211 series of petrol engines and associated systems such as air intake, exhaust, cooling, and thermal management. Additionally, the Czech car manufacturer handles all related manual transmissions and the application of the DQ200 automatic transmission.

The Technical Development department is continuously looking for new technical staff from a wide range of disciplines to join its ranks. More information can be found at https://www.skoda-career.com/

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To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, Škoda Auto is presenting its measures and projects aimed at promoting biodiversity around the world as part of its GreenFuture strategy. The carmaker’s goal is to minimise the environmental footprint of its business activities along the entire value chain. Moreover, Škoda continues to drive sustainable growth and supports the preservation of both biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems, in line with the Volkswagen Group’s new regenerate+ sustainability strategy. A comprehensive overview of Škoda’s sustainability measures can be found on the dedicated sustainability microsite.

“At Škoda Auto, sustainability is not an afterthought, but a cornerstone of our corporate strategy. In close cooperation with our partners, we are constantly reducing the environmental impact of our business activities. We take a holistic approach to this topic. For example, with our recently introduced ‘Curiosity Fuel’ coffee, we are advancing circular economy principles by thinking outside the box and using the husks to tan leather seats. To foster biodiversity, we have also launched a wide range of projects in the areas surrounding our plants worldwide.”


Karsten Schnake, Škoda Auto Board Member for Procurement and Board Representative for Sustainability

“As one of the largest employers in the country, we bear a particular responsibility for both society and the environment. In promoting biodiversity, our employees’ willingness to get involved is our most valuable asset, and we are proud to be tackling this major task as a team. We are actively engaged in projects under the Škoda Trees initiative or Krakonoš Gardens, where our employees contribute by digging pools and planting areas that cultivate biodiversity.”


Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People & Culture

Škoda’s Curiosity Fuel coffee launched at Czech plants
Škoda Auto’s Curiosity Fuel coffee, which is grown, roasted and packaged for use at its Czech plants and offices, preserves the local environment. It also promotes fair and secure wages for local farmers by adhering to Rainforest Alliance principles. Starting this summer, the coffee bean husks will be used to sustainably tan leather for the seats in the Suite Design Selection of the Octavia and Kodiaq.

New Laurin & Klement Kampus headquarters receives Austrian Green Planet Building Award 2024
At its new headquarters in Mladá Boleslav, Škoda Auto ranks at the top of the sustainability ladder thanks to a 222- panel photovoltaic system boasting a peak output of 100 kW, which significantly reduces energy requirements from external sources. The building also incorporates energy-saving innovations like LED lighting and smart light sensors. Additionally, its ventilation system with heat recuperation ensures an 80% energy recovery rate. The Laurin & Klement Kampus recently received the Austrian Green Planet Building Award 2024 and is expected to earn a gold certificate from the German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen).

Škoda Trees: Nearly 90,000 more trees will be planted in 2024
Since 2007, Škoda Auto has been planting and nurturing a tree for every car sold in the Czech Republic. These seedlings create habitats for animals and insects, contributing to biodiversity and helping prevent erosion by retaining water in the soil. By the end of this year, more than 1.3 million trees will have been planted since the project was launched, covering over 277 hectares of forest or the equivalent of 423 football pitches.

Preserving local ecosystems and voluntary employee involvement
The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund has announced a call for projects under the ‘Krakonoš Gardens’ initiative, aimed at preserving or restoring local ecosystems through the efforts of non-profit organisations, local municipalities, and associations. To date, 16 projects have been supported with nearly CZK 2 million, focusing on reintroducing native species and constructing new ponds. Additionally, to enhance biodiversity, Škoda Auto has built insect houses near its production locations, such as the Insect Hotel at the Kvasiny plant site in late 2023. Škoda Auto employees and their families are also actively involved in protecting the environment around the company’s Czech sites through organised waste clearing events, such as Let’s Clean Up Czechia.

Škoda Auto promotes biodiversity at its Indian locations
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) is dedicated to protecting biodiversity. As a signatory to the India Business and Biodiversity Initiative, the company is continuously expanding the green spaces around its two plants. In the city of Chattrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), SAVWIPL supports Oxygen Park, Green Hub, and the recently developed Green Future Park, which collectively contain over 80,000 trees. In Pune, the company is committed to revitalising 20 hectares of wasteland in early 2024. In December last year, the Indian Parts Expedition Centre achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first in India to receive the Indian Green Building Council’s platinum certificate for green building. The certification underscores the facility’s adherence to green building principles, focusing on water conservation, energy efficiency, natural resource preservation and waste reduction.

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With the new Enyaq RS Race concept study, Škoda Auto is exploring new sustainability possibilities in motorsports while further enhancing the brand’s emotional appeal. Raising Škoda’s motorsport DNA to the next level, the Enyaq RS Race features an aggressive design highlighted by a massive rear wing. This concept offers insights into how motorsport technology can help accelerate the shift towards a dynamic and sustainable automotive future. It also serves as an ideal platform for the development and rigorous testing of cutting-edge electric technologies for future battery-electric production vehicles.

“Sustainability is a cornerstone of Škoda Motorsport’s strategy. As early as 2021, we ventured into the realm of electric rally cars with the Škoda Fabia RE-X1. The insights and expertise we gained from this have fed into the unique new Škoda Enyaq RS Race. This fascinating car proves that motorsport, which is deeply embedded in Škoda’s DNA, not only enhances the brand’s emotional impact but also contributes valuable experiences and technologies to upcoming Škoda road models.”


Michal Hrabánek, Head of Škoda Motorsport

Powerful concept study based on the Enyaq Coupé RS
The Enyaq RS Race is based on the Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS. Equipped with all-wheel drive, the new Škoda Enyaq RS Race demonstrates the broad scope of possibilities the Volkswagen Group’s Modular electric drive matrix offers in terms of performance. With its aggressive design, the Enyaq RS Race is also a real eye-catcher, underlining its strong connection to racing and motorsport. Its broad base ensures even more stable handling, while the prominent rear wing provides the necessary downforce. The aim of the study is to gain practical knowledge through specific technical and design modifications of high-performance electric vehicles. These approaches could potentially be implemented in future production models.

“The Škoda Enyaq RS Race is not a design study that will just remain on paper; it is going to be a real car. It will be lower, wider, lighter and most importantly more dynamic. So, it was clear from the start that the design had to be aggressive with strong racing DNA. Looking at the aerodynamics, we actually designed it similar to the current Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. It has a sharply sculpted nose, dramatically widened fenders and a massive rear wing. It looks fast, even on paper, and that’s always a good start.”


Daniel Petr, Senior Designer at Škoda Auto

From gaming to the rally tracks, Škoda promotes sustainability in motorsport
The Enyaq RS Race represents another innovative battery-electric concept study from Škoda Motorsport, following the recently presented Škoda Vision GT. Introduced in 2021, the Škoda Fabia RE-X1 was built on the chassis of the Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo and equipped with an 860-volt electric motor delivering a peak output of 260 kW. The homologation by the Austrian Motorsport Association AMF (ÖAMTC) enabled the Baumschlager Rallye&Racing team to compete in the Austrian Rally Championship. With the Vision GT, Škoda recently took an entirely different approach: The spectacular, all-electric single-seater was exclusively designed for the Gran Turismo 7 PlayStation game. The concept study, inspired by the 1100 OHC Spider from 1957, expands Škoda’s presence in the digital racing world.

All these concept vehicles underscore Škoda’s commitment to advancing sustainability within motorsport. The Fabia Rally2 already runs on 100% sustainable fossil-free fuel in the WRC2, providing an ideal testbed for evaluating the technical viability, resilience, and durability of new electromobility innovations under extreme conditions.

Further information on the Enyaq RS Race is available on the Škoda Storyboard. In addition, this video provides interesting insights into the development of the project.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com

Škoda Auto has released the first official silhouette images of the all-new Elroq. The fully electric compact SUV is Škoda’s first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language. The minimalist exterior combines robustness, functionality and authenticity, while conveying a sense of safety and strength. The world premiere of the Škoda Elroq in autumn 2024 marks the beginning of Škoda’s new e-model campaign, which will see the launch of six battery-electric models in the coming years.

 “At Škoda, design is an important part of the brand identity and one of the main factors of our success. The continuous development of key visual elements is both a demanding and exciting task. For this reason, my team and I are thrilled to present the preview of the first Škoda model to incorporate the new Modern Solid design language such as the Tech-Deck Face and a more robust overall look. Moreover, it is the first car in our portfolio to feature Škoda lettering on its sharply contoured bonnet. No doubt, our brand-new Elroq sets a new tone and is a real eye-catcher.”


Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Auto Design

New front with Škoda lettering and Tech-Deck Face
The front of the Škoda Elroq is characterised by its split headlight design. The slimmer upper section seamlessly extends into the wings. The Škoda lettering is now prominently displayed on the bonnet, reflecting Škoda’s corporate identity. The innovative Tech-Deck Face is a modern, recognisable reinterpretation of the traditional Škoda grille, with a flatter and wider appearance. Additionally, the vehicle sports large wheels that enhance its robust look, and cutting-edge LED Matrix headlights complete the Škoda Elroq’s striking appearance.

Innovative design meets MEB engineering
The Elroq will be the third Škoda model based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform, joining the Enyaq and the Enyaq Coupé. At the same time, the electric counterpart to the Karoq will kick off the Czech car manufacturer’s new e-mobility campaign, with six battery-electric models in the coming years. The all-new compact SUV will feature a generously sized interior and exceptional practicality, in line with the brand’s commitment to comfort and functionality. The world premiere of the Škoda Elroq is slated for this autumn.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com

Škoda Auto is introducing the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a spectacular all‑electric concept car, into the Gran Turismo 7 PlayStation game, thus expanding the carmaker’s presence in the digital racing world. Drawing inspiration from the 1957 Škoda 1100 OHC Spider, the fully electric all-wheel drive Škoda Vision Gran Turismo is equipped with four electric motors, delivering a powerful total output of 800 kW*.

“The roots of Škoda Motorsport go back more than 120 years, with countless successes. The next step? Joining the world of e-racing by launching a stunning new virtual concept car into the world’s most successful racing game, Gran Turismo. The Škoda Vision Gran Turismo study bridges our rich heritage to our electric future and new Modern Solid design language. Our customers are explorers, and the sleek Škoda Vision Gran Turismo car is a great way to enrich their experiences while also attracting new fans to our brand.”


Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto

“When the Škoda Auto design team embarked on this very special project, we decided to create a futuristic version of the Škoda 1100 OHC Spider for the digital age, an innovative fusion of past and future that also includes elements from our new Modern Solid design language. The result is a fascinating blend of traditional motorsport and a virtual electric racing future.”


Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com