On May 25, Cupra will remove & agrave; the veils to its new electric compact Born. A highly anticipated model since it is its first 100% electric car. Based on the MEB platform , it derives strictly from the ID.3. While waiting to know all its technical data, prices and market launch dates, the manufacturer wanted to emphasize an aspect of the interior of his car and that is; the use of sustainable materials to make the seats . A way to further emphasize the green nature of the vehicle.
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SEATS IN RECYCLED FABRIC
Cupra says it has signed a agreement with Seaqual Initiative , a reality which deals with recovering plastic in the sea thanks to the collaboration of fishermen, NGOs and communities; local, to reuse it to create a special sustainable fabric that can be exploited for different purposes. Therefore, the bucket seats that will find their place in the new Cupra Born, will be made with recycled fabrics in Seaqual Yarn polymer fiber. This special material fully meets the brand's standards in terms of quality.
Speaking of sustainability, the Spanish brand remembers that its new electric Born will be; built inside the plant in Zwickau , in Germany, according to a carbon neutral concept . Indeed, energy obtained from renewable sources is used in the supply chain and production of raw materials in the factory. The remaining emissions are offset by investments in medium-environmental projects certified in accordance with the pi & ugrave; high standards. Antonino Labate , Head of Strategy, Business Development and Operations at Cupra, comments:
With Cupra Born, our first 100% electric model, we are starting a new was. This partnership with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to create the seats for our new model demonstrates that sustainability, innovation and contemporary design are a possible combination. Cupra & egrave; a brand that inspires the world from Barcelona, which is why we are engaged in circular economy projects and contribute to preserving a natural resource very close to us, the Mediterranean sea.
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