PEUGEOT INTRODUCES NEW 48V HYBRID POWERTRAIN

To 3008 And 5008

PEUGEOT has announced a new 48V HYBRID powertrain for the 3008 and 5008. The new powertrain complements the existing PEUGEOT electrified range, and couples a 136hp PureTech petrol engine with a 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that features an integrated electric motor which helps reduce fuel consumption by 15%.

This new powertrain takes the place of the PureTech 130 EAT8 offering and will soon be available on other models in the PEUGEOT range, including 208, 2008, 308, 308 SW, and new 408. PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 models are first to benefit from the new HYBRID powertrain with first customer deliveries taking place in Summer 2023.

The combustion and electric motors can operate simultaneously or separately during routine driving to maximise efficiency, and drivers are informed via the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® of which power source is being used. The HYBRID system enables 100% electric starting, manoeuvring, and driving at low speeds in congested areas when the battery charge permits. The PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 HYBRID can be operated in 100% zero-emission electric mode for more than half of the time when travelling in metropolitan areas.

The new 48V HYBRID powertrain results in a drop in fuel consumption of 15% with these savings mostly being achieved during urban driving, while motorway efficiency remains unchanged. When the car is decelerating, the petrol motor shuts off completely, allowing the electric motor to generate energy to recharge the battery.

The Main Components Of The 48v Hybrid System

All aspects of the hybrid system are located under the bonnet, except for the 48V battery, which is installed under the front left seat of PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008.

The 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine is a new generation of PureTech engines specially developed for optimal integration with hybridisation. Featuring a variable geometry turbo and Miller cycle operation*, it produces 136hp and 230Nm of torque.

The new electrified 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (e-DCS6 Dual Clutch System) without torque break is part of the Peugeot 48V HYBRID engine and was created specifically for hybrid systems. The ECU, inverter, and electric motor are likewise housed inside the gearbox, which optimises the vehicle's size and weight for better driving performance.

The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, which is integrated into the gearbox, produces a maximum output of 21 kW (28 hp) and 55 Nm of torque. It helps the combustion engine consume less fuel by enabling the vehicle to be driven entirely electrically for low torque requirements. With the aid of the belt-starter, the engine provides the primary start for the combustion engine during deceleration and functions as a generator to recharge the 48V battery of the HYBRID system. The combustion engine is restarted using the accessory belt thanks to the 48V-powered starter, enabling quick, smooth starts.

The 48V Lithium-Ion battery is installed under the front left seat to ensure the full boot volume is maintained. It has a gross capacity of 898Wh and an available capacity of 432Wh. It is designed to maintain the same level of performance throughout the life of the vehicle and comes with an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty.

of distance travelled in electric mode at any one time or at the end of the journey.

With the new HYBRID drivetrain, PEUGEOT vehicles are fitted with a unique display built into the i-Cockpit®. The digital display shows the percentage of distance covered in electric mode at any given time or at the end of the trip, the amount of energy flowing through the system, the battery charge level, the operating status of the vehicle via a power metre (Charge, Eco, Power), and 100% electric driving (speedometer in blue).

Škoda has been announced as the Official Automotive Partner of Crufts - the UK’s biggest and most prestigious dog event. Skoda and Crufts will officially cooperate for the first time in 2023, but the company has long had a tight relationship with dogs and their owners. In order to enable owners to travel their furry friends securely and comfortably at all times, Skoda has continuously developed a wide range of safety and comfort accessories. The company has also developed close ties with the emergency services, offering special Skoda models like the Kodiaq and Karoq, all of which offer the ideal atmosphere for energetic working dogs.

Pet safety has driven Škoda to develop one of the biggest ranges of bespoke dog safety accessories in the industry. According to the Highway Code, dogs need to be suitably secured so they avoid distracting the driver and to prevent injury in the case of a sudden stop.

A study carried out by Škoda last year revealed the importance of using correctly designed and fitted restraints. The survey, commissioned by Škoda, found that 12% of owners let their dogs sit on their lap or even on the dash (9%) while driving, while some let their dogs move freely around the car. This figure was even more pronounced among younger drivers (18-24 years old), with over a quarter (27%) letting their dog sit on their lap while driving.

Skoda will have a booth in the main exhibition hall with a unique platform where visitors can take photographs with their dogs as part of the company's official collaboration with Crufts. The Kamiq from the popular television commercial for the brand, in which the little SUV took on an agility course for a dog show, will also be on display at the booth.

Škoda Enyaq iV vRS slides into GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™

titles with incredible 7.351 km ice drift

Škoda UK has set two official world ice drift records with the Enyaq iV vRS SUV, the brand’s second all-electric sporting flagship model.

The longest continuous vehicle drift on ice was the first world record broken by Skoda. Richard Meaden achieved a new record for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice while operating the freshly released Skoda Enyaq iV vRS SUV. Meaden kept the vehicle in a controlled slide for 7.351 kilometres (4.568 miles). Meaden's drift broke the previous record, which had been held by China since 2022 and stood at 6.231 kilometres (3.872 miles). Meaden outperformed the previous record by keeping the car sliding for more than 15 minutes in a stunning display of talent. Meaden and the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS SUV broke the previous record while also setting a new record for the "Longest Continuous Vehicle Drift on Ice (Electric Car)".

Skoda set the record on the brand's fourth day on location after multiple practise runs with various tyre combinations and little daylight. A Guinness World Records adjudicator was there, as well as international drifting judge David Kalas. To attain the ideal drift, a total of 18 hours of drifting in below-freezing temperatures were put in over the course of five days.

Despite the brutal conditions, the Enyaq iV vRS SUV’s performance was consistently strong. The car powered round the drift circle 39 times during the 15 minutes and 58 seconds of its record-breaking run. During the record run, it also achieved a top speed of 48.69 km/h (30.25 mph) and was travelling at 31.64 km/h (19.66 mph) at its slowest point.

The Enyaq iV vRS SUV is the second all-electric Škoda to bear the vRS badge, offering 299 PS and 0-62 mph in just 6.5 seconds from its 82 kWh (77 kWh net) battery and twin electric motors. With one on each axle, the Enyaq iV vRS produces 460 Nm of torque, with instant acceleration and powerful performance.

Inside, the vRS Design Selection interior featured sports seats with black perforated leather upholstery with grey piping and contrast stitching, which extended to the steering wheel and dashboard trim. The Enyaq iV vRS can be rapid charged at speeds of up to 135 kW via a CCS connector, meaning an 80% charge can be achieved in as little as 36 minutes via a 150 kW charger (or faster).

The record-breaking Enyaq iV vRS SUV will be arriving with UK customers from early summer 2023.