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ECOLOGICAL,

ECONOMICAL

ŠKODA AUTO WILL LAUNCH

THE SALE OF ITS NATURAL-GASPOWERED G-TEC IN THE FOURTH

QUARTER

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KODA AUTO first introduced the ecological version of its new compact

SCALA model at June’s CNG Mobility Days

in Berlin. Powered by natural gas (CNG),

this vehicle is efficient and environmentally friendly. Preliminary figures show that

the driving range of the 66-kW (90  PS)

1.0 G-TEC with three CNG tanks is approximately 410 km. The combination of natural

gas and petrol in a 9-litre tank extends the

driving range to around 630 km.

ŠKODA is continuing to expand its offer of ecological vehicles, and the SCALA

G-TEC complements the OCTAVIA G-TEC

model with the same drive in the current offer. It even meets the EU6d-TEMP emission

standard. CNG produces about 25 percent

less CO2 emissions than gas, the engine produces significantly less nitrogen oxide (NOx),

and no solids are formed. Compressed natural gas (CNG) also contains more energy than

petrol and diesel. It is cheaper, and engines

powered in this way are quieter. If CNG replaced synthetic gas or biogas from waste water

or agricultural production, the ecological balance would improve. RED

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PLANT A TREE,

BUILD A PARK…

LOGISTICS EMPLOYEES FROM INDIA AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC

BUILD A PARK IN PUNE TO BRIGHTEN UP THE UNWELCOMING

PARTS OF THE PLANT

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ave you been to India? Have you planted 59 deciduous trees suitable for ecological agriculture and

a xtree? These were some of the first questi- 25 evergreen banyan fig trees that even have edible fruit.

ons between the employees who already had These were nicknamed stranglers for their ability to enthe opportunity to see the Logistics

velop other trees. The employees also

Park in India and those who had only

planted 60 neem trees that are used in

Since every tree is

heard of this unique opportunity.

Ayurvedic medicine. “Since every tree

labelled with the name

The idea to establish similar places

is marked with the name of the person

of the person who

came from Green Logistics in India at

who planted it, everyone took their time

planted it, all ŠKODA

the end of March. This is how the local

choosing the best place, type of tree

AUTO employees took

employees tried to improve the unweland follow-up care”, says Jiří Cee. If you

the time to choose the

coming area around the plant, especiahave never planted a tree, go to India –

best place, type of tree

lly areas that will not threaten the park

there is definitely one waiting for you

and follow-up care.

due to future development. Not only Lothere, even with your name on it.

gistics Manager Jiří Cee, who planted

the first tree, but all Logistics employees in Pune par- Compositing Plant in Pune

ticipated in the planting. New team members, visitors In May, the Logistics team followed up on the actiand VIP guests will also have their own tree here. The vities mentioned in the third edition of “Plastic pitlocals were enthusiastic about planting the trees before falls”, when it established a composting plant for

the monsoon. Since India does not have many forests, biodegradable packaging at the plant in India. It

this was the first time some employees had ever plan- made use of previously used packing material for

ted a tree. Therefore, all departments were there – Pro- building, including wood from transport pallets. They

duction Planning, Pre-series, Operative Logistics etc. placed two boxes of compost foil into it that had been

Groups were formed, and everyone helped each other sent to Pune from the CKD headquarters. Currently,

to dig holes and plant trees, and 144 trees are gradua- everyone is eagerly watching it decay, which takes

lly taking root in Pune. The employees chose trees ca- three to six months. Logistics will then consider tapable of growing in shallow soil near the plant. There are king further steps. RED

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Composting plant

Tree of Logistics Park

founder Jiří Cee

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3 Logistics employees in

Pune proudly hold up their

name tags before planting

their trees

4 Everyone helped each

other plant the trees