With an Investment of R$ 16 Billion, Volkswagen Announces Hybrid Car Production in Brazil in 2025 and Transforms National Sustainable Market

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Billion-Dollar Investment And Sustainable Innovation From Volkswagen Promise To Transform The National Automotive Market

Volkswagen announced a historic milestone for the Brazilian automotive industry: the production of hybrid cars in the country will begin in 2025. This step is part of a investment of R$ 16 billion until 2028, consolidating the manufacturer’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, according to News Motor.

Main Highlights Of Volkswagen’s Hybrid Car Project

Production Plants

São Carlos (SP): Production of the 1.5 TSI Evo engine.
São Bernardo do Campo (SP): Development of the MQB Hybrid platform.

Hybrid Technology

Volkswagen’s hybrid cars will feature the eTSI system, a mild hybrid of 48 volts already used in Volkswagen models in Europe.
Greater energy efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions of pollutants.

1.5 TSI Evo: Cutting-Edge Technology

The 1.5 TSI Evo engine will be the heart of this new line of hybrid cars. As part of the EA211 family, it is an evolution of the 1.4 TSI engine and brings several innovations:

Variable Geometry Turbocharger: Improves efficiency, especially at low revs.
Miller Cycle: Ensures greater fuel efficiency.
Active Cylinder Deactivation: Optimizes performance under different driving conditions.

In Europe, the engine is approved for 150 hp and 25.5 kgfm of torque, figures that may be exceeded in the national flex version.

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With an Investment of R$ 16 Billion, Volkswagen Announces Hybrid Car Production in Brazil in 2025 and Transforms National Sustainable Market

Billion-Dollar Investment And Sustainable Innovation From Volkswagen Promise To Transform The National Automotive Market

Main Highlights Of Volkswagen’s Hybrid Car Project

Production Plants

Hybrid Technology

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Main Highlights Of Volkswagen’s Hybrid Car Project

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