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Podcast about digital technologies in Škoda cars and automotive industry. Listen every two weeks on your favorite podcast platform.
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The enhanced MyŠkoda app impresses with its sleek design, user-friendly interface,and above all, a wide range of practical features conveniently consolidated in one place. What posed the most significant challenge during its development? All of these aspects and more were discussed by Škoda Auto experts Chloe Hoi Ying Wong and Adam Klas.
Vehicle acoustics is becoming an increasingly important topic. What are the key trends in this field? How will car sounds evolve in the foreseeable future? And what makes electric vehicles distinct? These and many more topics were explored in our conversation with Jaromír Žák, Specialist of technical regulations for external noise at Škoda Auto.
The refreshed Škoda Octavia has had its digital premiere. The facelift of Škoda Auto's best-selling model brings a variety of novelties. Where have the key changes taken place? What about the individual engine options? Adding her intriguing perspective to all of this is Denisa Pánková who is responsible for Car projects model line A at Škoda Auto.
In the Austrian Alps we thoroughly tested the electric Škoda Enyaq for the model year 2024. How did the new engines handle challenging terrain? How has charging speed improved? How does the latest vehicle software version 4.0 perform? And what changes have taken place in the exterior and interior? Jiří Brynda, the spokesperson at Škoda Auto for Enyaq, answers these questions and much more.
Dutch couple Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel embarked on an incredible journey across Africa in Škoda Enyaq 4x4. They managed half of the expedition solely on solar energy they generated themselves. How did this extreme adventure unfold? What do they consider the most extraordinary moment? And what are their future plans?
The new Pay to Fuel service simplifies and speeds up the refueling process by allowing remote payment for fuel through the vehicle's infotainment system. How does this new feature work? What are its main advantages? In which countries is it available? Tomáš Dražil, Business Owner Digital Services at Škoda X, shares his insights.
Škoda unveiled the fourth generation of the Superb model in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic. What are its key design innovations? What were the most intriguing aspects of its development? And which part of the preparation process was the most challenging? Exterior Design Coordinator Petr Matušinec at Škoda Auto, addresses all these questions and more.
The Škoda Superb introduced a series of groundbreaking features in 1934. What were these innovations? Who could afford this car back then? Where in the world was it being driven? And how does it compare to the modern Superb? All of these aspects and much more are discussed by Michal Velebný, the coordinator of the restoration workshop at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav.
What do customers like the most about the Škoda Kodiaq? What are the main innovations they can look forward to? For whom is the Škoda Kodiaq the ideal car? What color options will be available for the new Kodiaq? And what new safety features does the Škoda Kodiaq offer? Head of Product Marketing SUV at Škoda Auto Jil – Katharina Mahler has the answers to this and much more.
Head of Interior Desing at Škoda Auto, Peter Olah, along with his team, provide a description of the new Škoda Kodiaq interior down to the last detail. What are the key changes in the vehicle's interior? In what configurations will the interior be available to customers?
Where do the Scala and Kamiq models use recycled materials? What are the main trends in interior design? What will the future of interior design be like in Škoda Auto? Color and Trim Designer in Škoda Auto Caroline Liehr answers all of that and much more.
The latest student car, Škoda Roadiaq, prepared by 29 students from Škoda Academy, is the first electric car within the unique Azubi Car project. This super-modern mobile office features a permanent internet connection, a 27-inch monitor, and a docking station. In a matter of moments, it can transform into a living space with a bed and a kitchenette. What other features have the students incorporated into the car? Talented student Agáta Fraňková and teacher Ivo Vollman in interview.
Where will the development of active safety assistants lead? What are the most significant innovations in this field? We thoroughly discussed all of this with ŠKODA Auto experts at the test centre at the Polygon site in Úhelnice, and they also had the opportunity to experience individual stations firsthand. What is it like, for instance, when a car is being driven by a robot and comes to a halt just before a pedestrian or cyclist?
Welcome to the new episode of the SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST. Right after the summer break, we start with a big world premiere. At the end of August, ŠKODA unveiled its seven-seater VISION 7S concept. ŠKODA thus provides the first specific outlook on the brand's new design language. From now on, ŠKODA will be not only simply clever but also modern solid. This new design language combines robustness, functionality, and authenticity. With the new design language, there will also be a new corporate identity, which is the most radical change in 30 years, with a new picturemark and wordmark coming up in the next few months and years. Both the new design language and corporate identity are the topics for this episode of SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST. And my honorable guest is Oliver Stefani, head of ŠKODA Design, and later on Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales & Marketing at ŠKODA.
At the end of the 1950s, two ŠKODA coupés based on the 1100 OHC roadster began taking part in Czech road races. While they did enjoy some success in local races, their racing career didn’t last long – the 1960s saw a new category of racing cars, and the OHC Coupé went into retirement. Enthusiasts from ŠKODA Česana bought the two cars, but in the end, both were written off in crashes. One of them was so burnt that its unique all-aluminium body was destroyed. Nevertheless, today’s SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0 is all about this wonderful coupé, which was nicknamed the Czech E-type. This is because a few years ago, workers at the ŠKODA Museum joined forces with the ŠKODA AUTO Prototype Construction Centre to revive this burnt-out coupé using original plans, modern technology and above all the enormous enthusiasm and determination of everyone involved.
Apprentices from the ŠKODA AUTO Vocational School build a unique Student Concept Car every year. This time, they based it on ŠKODA’s smallest SUV, the KAMIQ. In collaboration with ŠKODA Motorsport, they created the amazing ŠKODA AFRIQ that could enter any special stage of the legendary Dakar Rally off the bat. Plus, it can make water out of the air - thanks to technology from the Israeli company WaterGen. The system extracts drinking water from the humidity of the air and can even generate drinking water in the desert. By installing a unit in the AFRIQ, ŠKODA AUTO is raising awareness of this technology that can help to combat water shortages in desert regions and eliminate the need for single-use plastic bottles. But how does it work? And how did this collaboration between ŠKODA AUTO and WaterGen come about? That's the topic of today's episode of the SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0. Joining me is Ludmila Prokopcová, head of technology scouting & business development, and Steve Elbaz, vice-president for mobility at WaterGen.
Today we’re at the M6 production hall of the ŠKODA AUTO factory in Mladá Boleslav. So far, this is where batteries for the plug-in hybrid cars, SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV have been produced. But not long ago, ŠKODA AUTO added traction batteries to the line-up. These are used in the all-electric models based on the MEB platform – the ENYAQ iV and ENYAQ Coupé iV. The company invested almost 130 million euros in the new facility. 200 new jobs will be created, and when running at full capacity, the line will produce more than 250,000 traction batteries per year.I recently had the opportunity to visit the new production line and find out how the batteries are assembled, how much of this work is automated, and how the employees were trained to work on this production line. That’s the topic of today’s episode and joining me is Christian Bleiel, Head of Component Production at ŠKODA AUTO.
Almost everyone knows the classic computer game, which aims to place variously shaped elements in a given space as compactly as possible. ŠKODA AUTO logistics has the same task whenever they have to load a 40-foot-long freight container. However, since 2020, they have been supported by an application using artificial intelligence technology: OPTIKON AI calculates the best way to place and the optimal number of different types of pallets, thus maximizing the loading capacity of the container.How exactly does OPTIKON work? What does such a container loading look like in practice? And where else could similar optimization help the carmaker? The guests of today's SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0 are the coordinator of the ŠKODA AUTO transport systems, Jakub Novák, and Petr Švarc from the artificial intelligence department.
Today’s SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST is special. We won’t be talking about digitaltechnologies or innovations but about helping the people of Ukraine fleeing from Russianaggression. Due to the war, PEKM Kabeltechnik temporarily suspended production at itsplant in Lviv, where they assemble cable harnesses for door panels, bumpers, seats, andtowbars. The factory is now operating again, but to a limited extent due to supplyconstraints. This is why ŠKODA AUTO decided to help the company duplicate production,i.e., double up production, specifically in Mladá Boleslav. How did ŠKODA AUTO manage to relocate part of the production from Ukraine to MladáBoleslav in just a few weeks? And how important is it for the carmaker? Today’s guests onthe SIMPLY CLEVER podcast are the head of the ŠKODA AUTO Connectivity and Electronics Purchasing department, Jan Melichar, the Supply Chain Risk Manager Pavel Odstrčil and ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Purchasing Karsten Schnake.
In this episode of the Simply Clever podcast, we’ll be offering some advice to people who have decided to switch to electromobility.Imagine the situation – you have two cars at home, and you’re thinking about trading one in to get an EV, maybe one with a small battery that’s ideal for towns and cities.I was in that situation not so long ago and had questions like:is it ok if I just use a standard plug socket to charge the EV? How is charging going to affect my bills? And should I start thinking about solar panels? Especially after energy priceswent through the roof at the end of the year. I decided to ask somebody with lots of experience in electromobility, home charging, and solar energy. Today’s guest is EV enthusiast and YouTuber popularizing electromobility and photovoltaics, Jan Staněk, aka ElectroDad. Jan invited us to his house close to Brno and showed us what it’s like to live with two e-cars in the garage.
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