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Introducing the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo
Škoda Auto is now supplying its own
brand of coee, Curiosity Fuel, to its
manufacturing plants and oces in
the Czech Republic. Grown, roasted,
and packaged specically for the
automaker, this coee protects the
local environment and supports fair
wages for local workers according
to Rainforest Alliance principles.
The distribution of the coee to
company cafeterias, kiosks and
directly to coee machines, has
already begun. Starting this summer,
the company’s total annual coee
consumption, approximately
tonnes, will be exclusively covered by
sustainable, high-quality coee. The
project enjoys is supported by KOVO
trade union.
Škoda Auto introduces
sustainable
‘Curiosity Fuel’ coee
The Škoda Vision Gran Turismo is an impressive virtual study of a single-seater, all-electric sports car
designed for the PlayStation game Gran Turismo . With this initiative, Škoda Auto is strengthening its
presence in the virtual racing world. This single-seater vehicle with all-wheel drive combines the essence of
the iconic Škoda OHC Spider with elements of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language.
Explore the GT study visualisations in the press release on the Škoda Storyboard.
The Škoda Fabia RS Rally
features sophisticated
aerodynamics that enhance
the versatility and qualities of
this competition car. Engineers
from Škoda Auto and Škoda
Motorsport ne-tune the
aerodynamics using both
computer simulations (CFD) and
direct testing in a wind tunnel.
The event will take place on Saturday August, starting
in front of the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav, the nish
is at the Metoděj Vlacha Aviation Museum. Participants will
enjoy an attractive route of approximately km
with several timed driving sections, starting with
a traditional passage through the main production plant,
rich refreshments, valuable prizes for the winners and
souvenir pictures from professional photographers. You
can take part with a historic car or youngtimer of any
make up to and including the year of production .
The crew member must be a Škoda Auto employee
in whose name the car is registered for the competition
and who will present his/her MFA card at the start.
Participation is free – there is no entry fee.
You can enter until July via the link to Škoda
Space, where you can also nd further details and
conditions of participation.
The re station in Mladá Boleslav is crucial for the safety of the main plant
and other facilities. With the advent of electric vehicles, new challenges have
emerged. In the latest episode of the InnoStories series, Zbyšek Orzech,
Coordinator Director of the Fire Brigade, and Jaromír Mottl, Fire Brigade Station
Commander, describe how the reghters in Škoda have adapted to them.
We invite you to the Škoda
Classic Tour 2024
The Volkswagen Group’s new
sustainability strategy, introduced this
March, is based on four main pillars:
environment, employees, society,
and business.
The Group shared the strategy’s content
and goals with its employees during the
‘regenerate+ Week’ last week, which
aptly concluded on Earth Day (observed
globally on April). The strategy builds
on the results of the #ProjectHour
initiative.
New Group
sustainability strategy:
regenerate+
The science
behind racing car
aerodynamics
Find more details in the article on
the Škoda Motorsport website.
Find all the episodes in the InnoStories series on the Idea Space platform.
InnoStories # Fireghters
For Škoda Auto employees