Škoda has started the production of new gasoline engines, less heavy, more efficient and with less emissions. The new direct injection engines will be used in models of the škoda, Audi, Seat and Volkswagen brands.
If we want to enter a new sustainable mobility model it is necessary to design and manufacture optimized internal combustion engines. This is the reason for the development of completely new generations of gasoline and diesel engines that will successively become part of the range of vehicles of the Volkswagen Group.
The group of EA211 engines of the group consists of a total of four cylindrated variants from 1.0 to 1.6 liters, as well as three and four cylinder engines. Four -cylinder TSI engines with four valves are marking new standards in terms of energy efficiency, light construction and power. Less internal friction, reduced weight and optimized thermal management lead to fuel consumption and significantly lower emissions. TSI means "stratified turbocharged injection", a direct injection form and compression of the gas/air mixture by means of a turbocharger.
The beginning of the production of versions 1.2 and 1.4 TSI of the new generation of EA211 engines is already the second assembly start in a škoda plant in a few weeks. Since October, the škoda plant in Vrchlabí has been manufacturing the double clutch transmission DQ200 for the Volkswagen Group. Currently, its production capacity is 1,000 transmissions per day. The plant is expected to produce up to 1,500 transmissions per day until mid -2013.
The expansion of production is part of an ŠKODA investment program in the Czech Republic. Another part is the expansion of development capacity. The brand will invest more than 34 million euros in the construction of 21 new test stations for engines and components in the Czech Republic.
