Skoda has manufactured its three millionth EA211 engine at its main plant in Mlada Boleslav.
The first EA211 rolled off the production line in 2012 and around 800 workers currently build three and four-cylinder variants.
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These are installed both in the company’s own vehicles and other Volkswagen Group brand models. The company manufactured its first engine in 1899.
“Reliable and technically innovative engines have been made in Mladá Boleslav for more than 120 years, meaning the site has one of the longest histories of engine production in the entire automotive industry,” said Skoda board member for production, Michael Oeljeklaus.
“This is another reason why reaching the mark of three million EA211s, ‘made by Škoda’ is special to us. It is proof of our expertise and our components’ significance within Volkswagen Group.”
Due to measures in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Skoda is currently only manufacturing 1,900 units per day at its Mladá Boleslav factory instead of the usual 2,400.
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The Skoda component plant in Vrchlabí also plays a role in Volkswagen Group’s global production network.
The factory manufactures the DQ 200 seven-speed direct-shift transmissions for example, which are used in Skodas and other Volkswagen Group vehicles.
