Skoda ritiene i motori a combustione ancora all'altezza

Intervista "di parte" a Christian Strube (member of the ŠKODA board in charge of Technical Development)

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STRUBE: COMBUSTION ENGINES ARE NOT OUTDATED

 

The future of motoring does not belong to one design variant alone, but to an environmentally friendly and sensible range of choices. Christian Strube, the member of the ŠKODA board in charge of Technical Development, sets out the company’s vision for the future.

 

29. 4. 2020

How will the models mix have to evolve for ŠKODA to support the implementation of the Paris agreement on climate change effectively?
We can only achieve the goals of the climate change agreement through eMobility. Fully electric vehicles are the most effective in this regard, but hybrid plug-ins also deliver substantially lower CO2 emissions, and mild-hybrid systems are also excellent. We will adapt our model lines accordingly. At the same time, though, we will of course work as hard as possible to ensure that our petrol and diesel engines are even more efficient – because these are going to play an important role in the fuel mix for some time to come.

 

eMobility is on the rise, but combustion engines remain very important. Why is that?
There are several factors at play here. First, demand is definitely an important reason. Even though the proportion of electric cars is growing, many customers still prefer combustion engines. Apart from that, every technology has its own specific advantages for particular uses. If I need a four-wheel drive car with a long range and high torque and want to use a trailer, then a diesel engine is suitable. In town, a small petrol engine with a hybrid drivetrain is ideal for everyone who has nowhere to charge an electric motor. And we mustn’t forget that combustion engines make us money that allows us to develop electric cars. [...]

Articolo completo: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/lifestyle/strube-combustion-engines-are-not-outdated/?fbclid=IwAR0u9TNrDutKMfVFwwBCKAiWKhQhwiMgPx4fnUXyBCQGNpaabXAB9nFCru0