Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has reached a notable milestone by manufacturing 500,000 engines at its Chakan facility in Pune. This achievement emphasizes the firm's commitment to localization, innovation, and eco-friendly production, in line with the Make in India initiative. The milestone highlights India's growing significance as a manufacturing and export center for the Volkswagen Group. The engines manufactured at this site consist of the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI variants. These energize a range of vehicles for both local and global markets. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), these engines provide enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions, aligning with the company's goal for sustainable mobility. Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics at Skoda Auto a.s., remarked on this achievement: "Producing 500,000 engines at our Pune facility is a significant milestone, reinforcing India's role in our global manufacturing network. Our investments in technology and workforce development continue to enhance our production capabilities, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective powertrains."
Since 2014, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been manufacturing engines at its state-of-the-art Chakan plant. This guarantees adherence to stringent emission regulations while enhancing fuel efficiency and fulfilling international quality standards. The firm continues to invest in innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The significant level of localization in their engines produced in India highlights the Group's emphasis on local procurement. This plays a vital role in enhancing the Indian automotive manufacturing and supply network
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