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JATO Dynamics: Seven new Chinese car brands entered European market in 2023, joining 23 brands already available in 2022. Their sales grew by 79% to 321,918 new cars, representing record market share of 2.6% (+0.9pp, 2022: 1.7%). Only 8 of 30 Chinese brands available in Europe registered more than 1,000 units, MG accounted for 72% of total (231,818, +105%, 1.81% – ZS 90,415, +97%; MG4 72,212, +874%)
February 26, 2024 | 03:49pm CETflashread more
ZAP: Spain was top country in productivity per employee in Europe in 2023 (13.4 vehicles produced per employee), followed by Slovakia (12.6), Finland (10.5), Belgium (9.9), Netherlands (7.9), Portugal (6.9), Czechia (6.3), France (6.2) and Slovenia (5.9), while EU average is 5.1 vehicles. However, Slovakia remains world leader in car production per capita (198 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants)
February 26, 2024 | 03:44pm CETflashread more
Hydrogen Days 2024: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 14th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU with workshops, exhibition, matchmaking meetings in Prague, Czechia on March 20-22. Program to be divided into three thematic areas – development and deployment of hydrogen in energy (production and storage, infrastructure, cogeneration systems, fuel cells), development and deployment of hydrogen in transport (fuel cells for energy production in mobile applications, propulsion units based on hydrogen combustion, combined systems, use of hydrogen drives in freight transport, buses, ships, cars and trains), cross-cutting and overarching topics (education, legislation and safety, renewable hydrogen certification, electricity and gas system integration, cooperation opportunities, European policies and national strategies, hydrogen valleys, successful projects, decarbonization potential of hydrogen). Representatives of Toyota Motor Europe, Tatra Trucks, Iveco, HYTEP, EC, MPO, Clean Hydrogen Partnership, ExxonMobil, Orlen Unipetrol, Open Grid Europe (OGE), Fraunhofer, CDV, ÚJV Řež, VŠCHT, VŠB-TUO to speak at event
February 26, 2024 | 03:39pm CETflashread more
Vladimír Vošický left Kvarto (Agrofert Holding; agricultural machinery dealer in Bystřice near Benešov, Pelhřimov, Dynín near Veselí nad Lužnicí and Záhoří near Písek, Czechia), joining Grand Automotive Central Europe (Taavura Holdings; Nissan distributor in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary) as Executive Director for Czech market
February 26, 2024 | 03:34pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of smaller car brands (not published by ACEA) in Europe (28 countries) mostly grew in 2023 – Fiat (373,249, -3%), MG (231,818, +105%), Polestar (35,697, +12%), DR Automobiles (34,095, +37%), Subaru (22,781, +44%), Lynk & Co (22,080, -16%), SsangYong/KG Mobility (18,351, +13%), BYD (15,707, +196%), Abarth (7,913, -15%), Maserati (7,651, +21%), Ora (6,245, n/a), Ferrari (5,106, +4%), Genesis (3,450, +22%), Bentley (3,129, -16%), Lamborghini (2,939, +15%), Lotus (2,549, +523%) – while overall market increased by 14% to 12.79 million
February 23, 2024 | 02:45pm CETflashread more
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E-mobile Prague in 2011: Three energy companies, CZK 10 million budget, 22 charging stations, 17 EVs
May 23, 2011 | 02:30am CEToriginalThe location of the charging stations, EVs delivered to city organizations within a month, the tender for the EVs...
read moreMany companies in Czech Rep and Slovakia, including CEZ and RWE, interested in electric Opel Ampera
May 19, 2011 | 01:19am CEToriginalPlacing the model on the market in Western and Eastern Europe, the number of orders, new models of Opel in 2011 (Zafira III, Combo III)...
read moreCEZ and partners to install over 50 charging stations for EVs by end of 2011
May 4, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginalAIG/Lincoln, ECE, Ikea, McDonald's, Orco, Segece, Tesco, Kaufland, TNT Express, Vinci Park and two municipalities will install stations, and some will purchase EVs...
read moreConPro organizing conference Mobility Forum in Prague in mid-May
April 27, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalAt the event there will be representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Transgas, PRE, CEZ, MasterCard, Prazska plynarenska or TUV Sud...
read moreBlue Events holds conference Fleet Management 2011 in Prague in late April
April 4, 2011 | 02:45am CEToriginalRepresentatives of CAFM, Fleet Partners, UniCredit, Skoda Auto, SkoFIN, Dekra, CEZ, RWE or Auto AZ Consulting will speak at the conference...
read moreHonda holds spring service campaign with car inspection for CZK 99 in Czech Rep
March 29, 2011 | 03:31am CEToriginalApart from the traditional discounts, the importer prepared other higher discounts on selected items in April. The seasonal assistance service for the summer from Europ Assistance is now free...
read moreAmper 2011: Producers of EVs and fast-charging stations to arrive at 19th year of fair
March 25, 2011 | 03:55am CEToriginalEVs Peugeot iOn, Tesla Roadster, Skoda Superb, SOR EBN; competitions Amper - Idea and Gold Amper; exhibitors...
read moreTUV Sud and E.ON develop inductive charging station for EVs
February 24, 2011 | 02:10am CEToriginalAt the same time, TUV Sud is investing millions of euros into the construction of the laboratory testing batteries in Germany. Details of the investment, the next scheduled labs...
read moreIIR holding E-mobility conference in Prague in late March
February 14, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe first annual event will focus on the development of e-mobility in the Czech Republic, pilot projects and visions, examples from abroad. The speakers...
read moreE.ON to provide 25 electric Smart Fortwo ED for testing in Czech Rep by 2014
February 1, 2011 | 01:41am CEToriginalThe first one has been taken over the Prague Emergency Service. The partnership could later be extended to testing of EVs A-Class E-Cell, B-Class E-Cell and Vito E-Cell...
read moreIIR holding conference Fleet Management in Prague in late January
January 13, 2011 | 02:49am CEToriginalThe conference will have a follow-up in the form of a workshop on cost optimizing of the fleet management. Details of the program and speakers...
read moreCEZ announced tender for supplies of charging stations from 2011 to 2013, to assess it in late January
January 11, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe contract with Rittal, evaluation of the project of Better Place, wireless inductive charging from HaloIPT, standardization of outlets in Europe...
read morePeugeot to introduce services Peugeot Connect and Mu by Peugeot in Czech Rep
January 11, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginalPeugeot Connect will be the first one, the importer intends to cooperate with telephone operators. Details of services...
read moreCEZ aims to test also trucks, buses and motorbikes within e-mobility implementation
January 10, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalCEZ leads talks with vehicle manufacturers and companies about inclusion to their fleets. Dealing with Avia and the Czech Post, the supply of Peugeot iOn EVs to Poland...
read moreRoland Berger: Two thirds of consumers in Western Europe willing to pay extra for more expensive EV
January 3, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginalHowever they expect a dense network of fast charging stations, extended warranty, and customized navigation. Funding, the development of prices of electric cars and batteries...
read moreE.ON to support e-mobility development in Czech Rep, began lending electric cars and motorbikes to corporate clients
December 28, 2010 | 02:23am CEToriginalCompanies and public institutions have started testing, for example, the Smart ED. Testing of the police and rescuers, volume of supplies...
read moreConPro, Arthur D. Little to hold e-mobility workshop in Prague in mid-December
December 10, 2010 | 03:30am CEToriginalThe workshop will feature representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Effizienz, PREdistribuce and CEZ. Details...
read morePeugeot to rent 65 iOn EVs to CEZ and companies in Czech Rep by 2012
December 8, 2010 | 04:38am CEToriginalAt the same the carmaker will build at least 150 fast charging stations. Supplies in separate years, financing by PSA Finance, development of smart networks...
read moreEnergy companies in Czech Rep started to support development of e-mobility by renting Evs
December 7, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalEVs are already being tested by rescuers, the police, NPOs and corporate clients. The situation at companies CEZ, E.ON and PRE...
read moreMartin Benda left Scania CER after five years
December 2, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalAttila Vendegh replaced him in the position of director of marketing and communications, coming to the Central European headquarters of Scania from...
read moreDavid Keller left AAA Auto after one year
November 29, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe company created a new position of group office operations director within the organizational structure, which has been taken by...
read moreFastbox introduced loyalty program in Czech Rep, benefits may be also applied in Austria
November 26, 2010 | 01:40am CEToriginalIn the near future, the company is going to run its e-shop. Suppliers of parts and service catalogue, parameters of the loyalty program...
read moreHonda holds autumn service campaign in Czech Rep with inspection for CZK 99
November 2, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginalThe importer is offering discounts on spare parts and accessories and Europ Assistance services for winter months at a reduced price to mid-November…
read moreDirect became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector
October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalDirect’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
read moreContract signing by CEZ and Peugeot protracting, negotiations under way for year
September 29, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe current situation, not including Citroen into the testing of electric cars, the expected number of Peugeot iOn cars, e-mobility activities of Mitsubishi in the Czech Republic...
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