Skoda will focus on developing recycled and sustainable materials used throughout its interior for its future models.
In keeping with decarbonisation, the firm is set to release more EVs by the end of the decade and aims to be a carbon-neutral manufacturer by 2030.
Vehicle production can play a big part in a car’s overall emission cycle, but Skoda is trying to cut down on its CO2 by producing its interiors with recyclable and sustainable parts. The new Elroq plays a key part in the firm’s decarbonisation strategy and includes two new materials in the car’s cabin.
“It’s a new material group that we tend to use. We also have the mechanical recycled fabric Recytitan, which is also another source of recycled material. The next step is to bring even further plastic parts that incorporate more recycled materials. Also, the plan would be from a colour and trim point of view to have only recycled fabrics because technology-wise, we are able to provide surfaces that look and have the same value that non-recycled materials do, but it has the advantage of having a more sustainable car.”
