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45-799: A facelift model was revealed in February 2019, changes include updated front and rear fascias with new lighting, the interior received the MIB3 infotainment system and updated graphics from the instrument cluster, new safety features, and updated engine line-up. For the European market, the B8 was assembled in the Emden and Zwickau Volkswagen production plants in Germany. Sales of European domestic market models began in November 2014. The GTE,

90-569: A plug-in hybrid version, was introduced at the 2014 Paris Motor Show for sale during the second half of 2015 in Europe. Being based on the stretched variant of the MQB platform, a modular automobile construction platform designed for transverse, front-engined cars, the B8 Passat has more interior space than the last-generation model despite being shorter and 18 mm lower. The front wheels were moved forward and

135-421: A driver has not touched the accelerator, brakes or steering wheel for a certain length of time, and it will attempt to alert the person with sounds, visual cues and even a physical brake tap. If that does not work, Emergency Assist 2.0 takes over: the car's hazard lights switch on and it steers itself to a safe nearside lane. The system uses Lane Assist to recognize lines on the road and Park Assist to actually steer

180-469: A humongous or huge and sometimes "a person who dares and works with precision". In addition, the village of Emden, Illinois in the United States was named after Jacob Emden due to the large number of emigrants from Emden to the village in northwestern Logan County, Illinois . Other places in the U.S. named after the city include Emden, Missouri ; Embden, Maine ; and Embden, North Dakota . Emden

225-505: A manual 6-speed gearbox, while all other models come with VW's dual-clutch DSG gearbox. The 4MOTION system used in the Alltrack is a normally front-biased Haldex system. In January 2022, Volkswagen discontinued the 4-door saloon version of the Passat in Europe. The estate version sells better in Europe, and that Volkswagen's Arteon liftback is positioned in a similar market segment. According to

270-581: A new 10.25 in (26 cm) digital instrument panel in front of the driver, and an 8.0 in (20 cm) or 9.2 in (23 cm) infotainment touchscreen. In 2020, a five-door station wagon variant, known as the Arteon Shooting Brake, was launched. The Arteon R performance variant, launched in 2020, features Volkswagen's 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 316 bhp (236 kW; 320 PS) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft). It will be available only in four-wheel drive through

315-411: A reduction of 167 liters, due to the battery pack. In 2020, a facelift was introduced, and the battery pack size increased from 9,9 kWh to 13 kWh. The range has increased to 55 km (34 mi, WLTP) or about 70 km (44 mi, NEDC), compared to the pre-facelift Passat GTE's range of 50 km (31 mi, NEDC). The rear end now has P A S S A T written over the tailgate with large letters, and

360-638: A seven-speed DSG gearbox. Its 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time is approximately five seconds. The Arteon R is available in both liftback and shooting-brake variants. In 2020, a plug-in hybrid of both the Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake was launched, known as the eHybrid. Available with only the 1.4L petrol engine, it offers an electric-only range of 34 miles, and a combined output of 215 bhp. Pre-facelift styling Post-facelift styling Volkswagen CC post-facelift styling (China) Arteon Shooting Brake Volkswagen CC Shooting Brake (China) The Arteon

405-511: A sleeping/unconscious driver. It will attempt to reactivate the driver after steering feedback has not been detected for a period of time and will also transmit warning signals to its nearby surroundings. If the reactivation has failed, the vehicle will be stopped at a safe location. The traffic congestion assistance is capable of moving the vehicle in a traffic jam as long as the average speed does not exceed 60 km/h. The system allows automatic parking with an attached tow trailer. The B8 Passat

450-608: A somewhat bigger shipyard. At the end of the 19th century, a big canal, the Dortmund-Ems Canal was constructed, which connected Emden with the Ruhr area. This made Emden the "seaport of the Ruhr area", which lasted until the 1970s. Coal from the south was transported to the North Sea port, and imported iron ore was shipped via the canal towards Rhine and the Ruhr . The last iron ore freighter

495-526: A total range of 965 km (600 mi). When paired with the 1.4 liter ACT-equipped TSI petrol engine, it will deliver a fuel economy of 2.0 L/100 km (140 mpg ‑imp ; 120 mpg ‑US ) equivalent on the New European Driving Cycle , corresponding to CO 2 emissions lower than 38g/km. Top speed is 219 km/h (136 mph). The trunk size is reduced from 650 liters to 483 liters in the "Variant" stationwagon, compared to non-hybrid Passats,

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540-505: A trading hub and looked to Prussia for help. In exchange for recognising Prussia’s claim to East Frisia, Emden demanded the withdrawal of foreign troops, the return of sequestered assets, and the relocation of the estate treasury to Emden. Prussia, under Frederick II, aimed to secure its claim to East Frisia, relying on a 1694 decree from Emperor Leopold I. Negotiations led by Sebastian Anton Homfeld resulted in two treaties signed on 14 March 1744. These agreements upheld Emden’s status and granted

585-578: A year later, in July 2021, the facelifted model was launched. However, it was discontinued for the Canadian market after the 2021 model year due to poor sales. Volkswagen announced that 2024 would be the final model year for the Arteon due to poor sales, and a shift in focus to high-volume models. In 2020, the Arteon was given a facelift. A new shooting brake body style and plug-in hybrid and performance Volkswagen R variants were launched. The facelift included

630-524: Is BSV Kickers Emden . The capacity of the stadium is 7,200, due to safety objections of the German Football Association . In 1994, some 12,000 spectators followed a match against the reserves squad of Hamburger SV , which remains the record. In that season, Kickers Emden finished top of the 3rd League, but were not promoted to the Second League as they lost the promotion round. Since Emden

675-583: Is twinned with: VW Arteon The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen . Described as a large family car or a mid-size car , it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show , and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is direct successor to

720-980: Is an independent city and seaport in Lower Saxony in the northwest of Germany, on the river Ems . It is the main city of the region of East Frisia and, in 2011, had a total population of 51,528. [REDACTED] County of East Frisia 1464–1744 [REDACTED]   Kingdom of Prussia 1744–1806 [REDACTED] Kingdom of Holland 1806–1810 [REDACTED]   First French Empire 1810–1813 [REDACTED]   Kingdom of Prussia 1813–1815 [REDACTED]   Kingdom of Hanover 1815–1866 [REDACTED]   Kingdom of Prussia 1866–1871 [REDACTED]   German Empire 1871–1918 [REDACTED]   Weimar Republic 1918–1933 [REDACTED]   Nazi Germany 1933–1945 [REDACTED]   Allied-occupied Germany 1945–1949 [REDACTED]   West Germany 1949–1990 [REDACTED]   Germany 1990–present The exact founding date of Emden

765-653: Is built in Emden , Lower Saxony , Germany . A version for the Chinese market, called the CC, is built in Changchun , China . It is also assembled in Pekan, Malaysia. The Arteon is based on Volkswagen's modular MQB platform . In Europe, the Arteon initially featured three turbo direct injection engines at launch: a 2.0L 280 PS TSI petrol engine and two diesel engines with 150 PS and 240 PS. Three additional engines were introduced shortly after,

810-522: Is mated to a six-speed transmission with an optional six-speed or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission . A 4Motion all-wheel drive drivetrain is available as standard for the strongest SCR TDI and TSI engines and optional for the mid-tier SCR TDI variant. Every engine is based on 4Motion / BlueMotion Technology and is turbocharged inline-four. In 2015, four additional petrol and two diesel engines became available. In 2015, Passat received two more powerful petrol engines, marketing it as Passat R-Line, which

855-568: Is not only located close to the North Sea, but also to the river Ems and various small rivers and canals, boat sports are very popular among inhabitants and tourists. Three German light cruisers were named after the city, two of which served in World War I and the third in World War II . Today, the fifth navy ship named after the city is in service. A deep sea spot in the Pacific Ocean close to

900-512: Is the main location from which vehicles produced at all Volkswagen Group factories in Germany are marshalled for export overseas. More than 1.4 million cars were imported and exported in 2017. The Nordseewerke shipyard, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp , employs around 1,400 dockers and specializes in conventional submarines. It also produces different kinds of cargo ships as well as ships for special purposes such as icebreakers, dredgers and other ships of that type. Another important economic sector

945-468: Is tourism, mainly as a day trip destination for tourists staying in the surrounding villages on the North Sea coastline. A university of applied sciences ( Fachhochschule ) was opened in 1973. At present, around 4,240 students are enrolled, most of them studying for technical degrees. The airline Ostfriesische Lufttransport had its headquarters in Emden. The highest playing association football club

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990-602: Is unknown, but it has existed at least since the 8th century. Older names for Emden are Setutanda, Amuthon, Embda, Emda, Embden and Embderland. Town privilege and the town's coat of arms, the Engelke up de Muer (The Little Angel on the Wall) was granted by Emperor Maximilian I in 1495. In the 16th century, Emden briefly became an important centre for the Protestant Reformation under the rule of Countess Anna von Oldenburg who

1035-672: The CC ; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon is positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform . Production of the saloon was discontinued in 2023. The wagon is to be continued until 2026. Launched in Europe in 2017, the Arteon is positioned above the Passat , and is heavily based on the 2015 Volkswagen Arteon concept car shown at the Geneva International Motor Show . The Arteon made its debut for

1080-504: The Philippines is named after the first Emden ship, and is therefore called Emdentief in German. The spot (10,400 m or 34,100 ft deep) was sounded in the 1920s (in 1920, 1923 or 1928—sources vary). The word "Yamandan" and "Emden" entered the lexicons of Malayalam and Tamil respectively after the bombing of Madras Harbour in 1914 by SMS Emden. The word in the local language means

1125-611: The Seven Years' War . The city was recaptured by Anglo-German forces in 1758 and for the rest of the conflict was used as a major supply base by the British to support the ongoing war in Westphalia . During the Napoleonic Wars , Emden and the surrounding lands of East Frisia were part of the short-lived Kingdom of Holland . Industrialization started at around 1870, with a paper mill and

1170-436: The 1.5L TSI Evo petrol engine with 150 PS, as well a petrol and a diesel engine, both with 190 PS. In the United States, it was available in three trims—SE, SEL, and Premium—with one engine: all Arteons of 2019 will have Volkswagen's workhorse 2.0-litre turbo four, tuned to produce 268 hp and 258 lb⋅ft of torque. Power is managed by an 8-speed automatic transmission, with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive. For

1215-579: The 1944 raid, the current Emden city hall was officially opened. The main industries in Emden are automobile production and shipbuilding. Volkswagen runs a large production plant which builds the Volkswagen Passat car and which employs around 10,000 people. Emden harbor is also one of the three main ports for car shipping in Europe (together with Zeebrugge in Belgium and Bremerhaven in Germany). Emden

1260-463: The 2022 US-model, the Arteon got a powertrain upgrade which increased the power from 268 hp to 300 hp. In addition the 8-speed TipTronic-style automatic transmission has been upgraded to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The Arteon can be fitted with an optional safety system called Emergency Assist 2.0, and it takes advantage of four existing Volkswagen safety programs: Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Lane Assist and Park Assist. The Arteon will notice if

1305-715: The Duchy of Brabant to the Protestant city Emden to escape persecution by the Spanish rulers of the Low Countries. During this period, the predominantly Calvinist Emden came into conflict with the Lutheran counts of East Friesland. The Emden Revolution in 1595 resulted in Emden becoming a distinct city-state. With the support of the Dutch Republic, Emden became a free government city under

1350-546: The United States at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show . Volkswagen delayed the launch in the United States of the Arteon due to unspecified issues with the emissions testing. Vehicles started arriving at dealerships in the US in April 2019. It became available in the Canadian market in the spring of 2019. The Arteon had multiple delays for Malaysia, only arriving to the market in August 2020. Less than

1395-631: The chairman of the board of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn , the B8 is "a premium car without the premium price", indicating that the Passat nameplate was moved to the small car segment, as opposed to the previous generation models that were conceived as large family cars , although some auto journalists have criticised this strategy since it effectively puts the Passat in competition with the Audi A6. 22. https://carsalemd.su/search Emden Emden ( German pronunciation: [ˈɛmdn̩] )

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1440-493: The city for the duration of the war. On 6 September 1944, the RAF and USAAF launched their largest bombing raid against Emden, which destroyed approximately 80% of all structures in the city center. However, the Emden shipyards, in contrast to the rest of the city, was left largely unaffected by the bombing raids. After the war, Emden came under Allied occupation and rebuilding efforts commenced. On 6 September 1962, exactly 18 years after

1485-577: The city special economic and administrative privileges. After Carl Edzard’s death on 25 May 1744, Prussia quickly occupied East Frisia without resistance, and the region soon swore allegiance to the Prussian crown. Foreign troops withdrew from the area. In 1752 Frederick the Great chartered the Emden Company to trade with Canton , but the company was ruined when Emden was captured by French forces in 1757 during

1530-518: The experiment came to an end. Nevertheless, the legacy was important for the reformation in the Netherlands. At the end of the 16th century, Emden experienced a period of great prosperity. Due to the Spanish blockade of Flemish and Brabant ports at the start of the Dutch Revolt , Emden became the most important transshipment port on the North Sea. Thousands of Protestant refugees came from Flanders and

1575-452: The front of the car to detect vehicles up to 80 m ahead which the car is likely to hit unless action is taken. The information from the front radar is relayed to the driver. Up to 30 km/h the system can detect moving and stationary objects and apply full braking power. In moving traffic, between 30 km/h and 200 km/h, the system applies its full capacity of driver warnings, partial braking and brake assistance. This assistant tries to detect

1620-400: The front, side, and rear. There are also interior changes, mainly adding Alltrack branding. Exclusive to the Alltrack is an off-road mode in the driving mode selector. There is 639 L (169 US gal) of boot space, 11 down from a normal Passat Estate. Powertrains consist of one TSI and three TDI engines, carried over from the regular Passat. Only the 150 PS TDI engine is offered with

1665-603: The interior analog clock has been replaced with a black plastic piece with the hazard lights switch and P A S S A T written on it. The "Battery Charge" function in the infotainment system, which charges the battery using the petrol engine, has been removed. The top speed has been increased to 225 km/h (140 mph). UK sales began in mid-2015, with deliveries in October 2015. In the Netherlands, pre-orders were opened in early 2015 with deliveries in September 2015. The Passat Alltrack

1710-424: The protection of the Dutch Republic. The Brabantian dialect became the official language of trade and civil administration. Emden was a very rich city during the 17th century, due to large numbers of Dutch and Flemish immigrants such as Diederik Jansz. Graeff . It was a centre of reformed Protestantism at that time. The political theorist Johannes Althusius served as Syndic from 1604 to 1638. In 1744, Emden

1755-419: The wheelbase extended by 79 mm resulting in a shorter front overhang and a bigger cabin. The B8 Passat weighs 73 kg less than the previous version by using aluminium vacuum-formed steel. The B8 Passat is available with optional assistance systems including "Front Assist", "Pedestrian Detection", "Side Assist", "Emergency Assist", "Traffic Jam Assist" and "Trailer Assist". The system uses a long-range radar at

1800-466: Was annexed by Prussia . The Emden Convention, signed on 14 March 1744, was a treaty that formalised Prussia's annexation of East Frisia after the local Cirksena dynasty died out. It recognised the rights and privileges of the city of Emden and the regional estates. Carl Edzard, the last Count of East Frisia, assumed power in 1734 but faced opposition from Emden and other estates, leading to political and economic isolation. Emden sought to regain its status as

1845-593: Was determined to find a religious "third way" between Lutheranism and Catholicism . In 1542 she invited the Polish noble John Laski (or Johannes a Lasco ) to become pastor of a Protestant church at Emden, and for seven years he continued to spread the new religion around the area of East Frisia . However, in 1549 following pressure from the Emperor Charles V , the Countess was forced to ask Laski to leave for England and

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1890-536: Was however shortly thereafter discontinued. The plug-in hybrid powertrain of the Passat GTE, previously utilised by the Volkswagen Golf GTE and Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, is featured with a larger battery pack in this model. The GTE has an 85 kW three-phase permanent magnet synchronous electric motor , coupled with a 9.9 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of an all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) and

1935-520: Was initially available with two TSI petrol and four TDI diesel powertrains that produce more power than their equivalents from the B7 without changing displacement. The 2.0 TDI engine is available in three configurations, with two being equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysators to reduce the emission of nitrogen oxide . Every engine with the exception of the SCR-equipped 2.0 TDI engines

1980-482: Was introduced in late 2015 for European markets and in early 2016 for Australian and New Zealand markets. The main differences for the Alltrack compared to a normal Passat Estate is 25 mm (0.98 in) of added ground clearance compared to a normal Passat Estate for a total of 174 mm (6.9 in), body cladding, and 4MOTION standard across the range. There are more smaller changes, for example matte chrome wing mirrors, underbody protection, and Alltrack badging in

2025-540: Was moored in the port of Emden in 1986. In 1903, a large shipyard ( Nordseewerke , "North Sea Works") was founded and was in operation until 2010. During World War II , Emden was repeatedly targeted by Allied bombing raids , which destroyed the majority of the city center. The Royal Air Force (RAF) launched its first bombing raid over Emden in 31 March 1940, and both the RAF and the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) continued to launch raids against

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