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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