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National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,307 electric vehicles (5,196 passenger cars, 108 light commercial vehicles, 3 trucks), 2,221 charging stations in Czechia during six months (27 weeks, March 18 – September 20) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (2,299 vehicles), followed by Volvo (458), Volkswagen (382), Škoda (371), MG (244), BMW (241), Hyundai (136), Mercedes (127), Kia (90) and Toyota (80). Of total volume of allocated resources (CZK 1.95 billion/EUR 79 million for BEVs/FCEVs, chargers), 81% (CZK 1.58 billion/EUR 63 million) currently reserved
September 27, 2024 | 03:47pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 9,390 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in July (-4.9%; 6,413 battery electric vehicles, -13.2%, 2,977 plug-in hybrids, +19.7%), of which 9,385 cars (-5%; Škoda: 3,019 BEVs, -45.6%, 749 PHEVs, -11.4%; Hyundai: 3,389 BEVs, +84.2%, 2,228 PHEVs, +35.6%) and 5 buses (SOR: 5 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 0 BEVs)
September 27, 2024 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Designblok 2024: Festka (bicycles), MMcité (bus shelters, bicycle shelters and canopies, bicycle and scooter stands) and dozens other exhibitors to join 26th design festival in Prague, Czechia (October 1-6). Škoda became mobility partner, revealing Elroq BEV at beginning of exhibition
September 27, 2024 | 03:34pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (15,653 registered vehicles, +9%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in August, followed by Tesla Model Y (13,410, -38%), Toyota Yaris Cross (13,201, +24%), Volkswagen T-Roc (12,853, -15%), Renault Clio (12,180, -5%), Dacia Duster (11,655, +10%), Peugeot 208 (10,778, -32%), VW Polo (10,508, +26%), Toyota Yaris (10,294, -70%) and Kia Sportage (10,153, +11%)
September 26, 2024 | 04:55pm CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2024: Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Kia EV9, MG Cyberster, Volvo EX30, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Porsche Taycan, BYD Song L, Rising Auto R7, Nio EL6, Microlino, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Volvo FE Electric, Renault T E-Tech, Fuso eCanter, Iveco eDaily, ET City II to join exhibition (October 2-3 in Prague, Czechia) of battery, fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) with possibility of test drives
September 26, 2024 | 04:46pm CETflashread more
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 380 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin, Volkswagen, Hella, Hanon Systems, Varroc, Adient, Magna, Mitsubishi Electric for Škoda, VW, SEAT, Audi, Ford, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Land Rover/Range Rover, Iveco, Jaguar, Nissan, Volvo, Bentley, Mercedes, Lincoln, Porsche, MAN, Scania, Peugeot vehicles) plans revenues of CZK 860 million in 2024 (EUR 34 million, sales in 2023: CZK 780 million/EUR 31 million), investing more than CZK 40 million (EUR 1.6 million) in new production equipment (2023: CZK 29 million/EUR 1.2 million). Company won record 122 new business cases in 2023, processes ESG report ahead of time
September 26, 2024 | 04:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.7% m/m in August, by 1.5% y/y (new: +0.3%, +2.2%; used: -1.2%, -3.8%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, +2.1%), spare parts and accessories (-0.6%, +5%), fuels and oils (-2.2%, -4.1%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.1%, +8.3%)
September 24, 2024 | 08:18am CETflashread more
Berner Group expanded cooperation with Hyundai Motor Company in Europe (7 markets – France, Italy, Austria) to Germany, Berner Deutschland to supply contract partners (dealerships, service centers) of Hyundai Motor Deutschland with entire portfolio of products such as classic consumables, accessories, hand tools or clever chemical helpers
September 24, 2024 | 08:12am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 18.3% in August (Volkswagen -14.8%; Stellantis -29.5%; Renault -13.9%; Hyundai -14.5%; Toyota -4.3%; BMW -15.6%; Mercedes-Benz -12.7%; Ford -20.8%; Volvo Cars +28.6%; Tesla -43.2%; Nissan -35.7%; Suzuki -10%; SAIC -27.5%; Mazda -19.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -27.1%; Mitsubishi -1.6%; Honda -1.5%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -43.9%, PHEV -22.3%, HEV+MHEV +6.6%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -5.3%, petrol -17.1%, diesel -26.4%)
September 24, 2024 | 08:07am CETflashread more
Floods in Czechia: Generali Česká pojišťovna (GČP) registered 14,778 claims (including 244 damaged vehicles) in expected volume exceeding CZK 1.2 billion (EUR 48 million) until September 19, already paid out CZK 57 million (EUR 2.3 million) to clients. Insurance company estimates total number of damages from high water between 30,000-50,000
September 23, 2024 | 11:10am CETflashread more
Vitesco Technologies wants to invest over EUR 576 million (CZK 14.4 billion) into sustainable mobility across Czechia by 2027. Company to build EUR 188 million (CZK 4.7 billion) plant with fully automated logistics center in Ostrava, production to start (SOP) at end of 2024 with 150 employees. New 38,000-40,000 sqm factory leased by CTP to source silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors from Onsemi in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm and supply high-voltage electronic systems/control units (inverter, onboard charger, rapid charging module, energy distribution unit) for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) of well-known European car manufacturers. Number of Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic employees in CTPark Ostrava Hrušov (former brownfield site revitalized by CTP) to continuously grow up to full capacity of over 1,000 people in 2027. Government of Czech Republic supported construction with investment incentive of CZK 528.6 million (EUR 21 million). Company is thus expanding its activities in Czechia (4,000 employees in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Trutnov, Ostrava) and Ostrava (nearly 300 engineers in R&D center in CTOffice Ostrava Hrabová)
September 20, 2024 | 10:54am CETflashread more
Christian Morawa appointed as new CEO of Alcar Holding (manufacturer and distributor of steel and alloy discs, TPMS sensors, tyres, complete wheels with more than 780 employees in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Italy, Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia; brands: AEZ, Dotz, Dezent, DBV, Alcar, Falken; sales of 5.5 million wheels/year), coming from BMW Austria (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad distributor in Austria). After handover, Alexander Riklin to join Alcar Group's advisory board in February 2025, supporting group's strategic management
September 20, 2024 | 10:49am CETflashread more
Atlas Copco acquired Swed-Weld (manufacturer of automated screw and nut feeding systems with focus on automotive industry with 10 employees in Värnamo, Sweden; customers: MAN, Porsche, Scania, SEAT, Škoda/Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars/Geely Group; turnover of EUR 2.6 million in 2023) from Scania Growth Capital, integrating it into Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI) Tools and Assembly Systems division belonging to Industrial Technique business unit
September 19, 2024 | 11:49am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 24% y/y in August, export by 36%
September 19, 2024 | 11:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2024: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 7th conference on present, future of battery, hydrogen e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on October 2-3 with exhibition of BEVs, FCEVs, other products/services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai, Kia, AB Motors CZ/MG, TFS Czech-China Import & Export, Iveco, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, MAN, Tatra, Aures Holdings, Volkswagen Financial Services, KB (Komerční banka), Arval, Drivalia, ČEZ, PRE (Pražská energetika), E.ON Drive Infrastructure, Orlen Unipetrol, Last Mile Solutions, CPI Energo, Chargee eMobility, DKV Mobility, ČEPS, SUDOP Energy and Environment, Elexim, Kempower, Smart Energies Group, Bosch Powertrain, Onsemi, C.S.Cargo, Dachser, DHL, DPD, Hral, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), Rupprecht Consult, AutoSAP, ASEP, ČESMAD Bohemia, Electric Vehicles Promotion Foundation (FPPE), HYTEP, Aku-Bat CZ, Czech E-mobility Platform, EC (European Commission), Czech ministries (MD, MPO, MŽP) to speak at event. eJoin, Cummins, TPC Industry, Leasing České spořitelny, Volvo Cars, Microlino, Alukov, BYD, Cario/Nio became partners
September 18, 2024 | 03:29pm CETflashread more
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 380 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin, Volkswagen, Hella, Hanon Systems, Varroc, Adient, Magna, Mitsubishi Electric for Škoda, VW, SEAT, Audi, Ford, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Land Rover/Range Rover, Iveco, Jaguar, Nissan, Volvo, Bentley, Mercedes, Lincoln, Porsche, MAN, Scania, Peugeot vehicles; sales revenues of CZK 955 million/EUR 38 million in 2023) developed in cooperation with Renishaw device for automated inspection of plastic components in serial production
September 18, 2024 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 70,000 units from 11.58 million (+0.2%) to 11.51 million (-0.4%)
September 18, 2024 | 03:06pm CETflashread more
SUDOP Group established new eco-energy division, SUDOP Energy and Environment (SEEN), offering services in areas of energy (solar systems, hydroelectric power plants, wind power plants, energy storage, hydrogen generators), electromobility, ESG and waste management. Miroslav Holan, former Škoda Auto manager in Czechia, appointed as CEO and board chairman
September 17, 2024 | 05:35pm CETflashread more
Green Deal Summit Prague 2024: Economia to hold in Prague on September 24 conference on European Green Deal, sustainability, energy, good examples in Czechia. Representatives of InoBat, BattSwap, Bochemie, ČEZ ESCO, Woltair, Accolade, KB (Komerční banka), McKinsey, Eurofer, MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), EC (European Commission) to speak at event
September 17, 2024 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe down by 18.2% to 655,993 units in August. Sales to fall by 0.4% to 11.51 million in 2024
September 17, 2024 | 05:18pm CETflashread more
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