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Voříšek (MPO): CZK 45-50 billion (EUR 1.85-2.05 billion) to be allocated to support (existing and upcoming grant calls) development of clean/zero-emission mobility in Czechia in this decade (2021-2030) – CZK 5.764 billion/EUR 237 million from NRP/NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan; vehicles, infrastructure and charging stations for urban public transport, entrepreneurs, municipalities and regions, social services and residential buildings) in 2021-2025, CZK 6 billion/EUR 247 million from OPT (Operational Programme Transport; public charging and hydrogen stations) in 2021-2027, CZK 8.5 billion/EUR 349 million from IROP (Integrated Regional Operational Progarmme; public transport vehicles and infrastructure) in 2021-2027, at least CZK 22.3 billion/EUR 916 million from Modernisation Fund (CZK 15 billion/EUR 616 million from TransGov 1/2024 Modernization of transport/rail vehicles, CZK 7.3 billion/EUR 300 million from TransGov 1/2025 Modernization of vehicles/public transport, other calls) in 2024-2030
October 1, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
EuroCarBody 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 27th conference on car bodies in Bad Nauheim, Germany on October 14-16 with showcases of recently launched projects (Audi A6 Avant, BMW Neue Klasse iX3, BYD U9, Cadlillac Celestiq, Chevrolet Equinox EV, DS N°8, Geely Galaxy M9, Li i8, Lucid Gravity, Volkswagen Tayron, Zeekr 9X). Alumobility, ArcelorMittal, Atlas Copco, Baosteel Tailored Blanks, Bühler, DuPont, FEV Vehicle, Fischer Group, Gaming Engineering, Gestamp, Hardy Industriewerkzeuge und Anlagen, Henkel, Howmet/CenterLine Windsor, Hyundai Steel, IAM Intelligent Aerospace Manufacturing, L&L Products, Mubea, Nemak, Profil Verbindungstechnik, Salzgitter, Shape, Sika Automotive, SNG International, SSAB, Tata Steel, ThyssenKrupp, Voestalpine to join exhibition
October 1, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned Western car brands in Europe (28 countries) fell by 16.9% to 19,613 new cars in August, representing market share of 2.5% (-0.6 pp y/y). Registrations of Chinese brands (40) increased by 120.9% to 43,529 vehicles, representing market share of 5.5% (+2.9 pp y/y). Top five players (MG, BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda, Leapmotor) account for 84% of total. Facing higher (countervailing) tariffs/duties on battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports to Europe, Chinese car brands are now boosting their presence in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) segment. Registrations increased from 779 to 11,064 units y/y, with BYD now eighth best-selling brand for PHEVs. Top ten PHEV ranking included three Chinese models: BYD Seal U, Jaecoo J7 and MG HS
October 1, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Tomáš Kotera decided to take on new professional challenge outside Volkswagen Group after more than 25 years with Škoda Auto. Jozef Baláž returns to lead Škoda Auto’s Corporate Communications department (role he held in 2011-2017), previously Director of Customer Experience & Engagement
September 30, 2025 | 06:50pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.3% in August (Volkswagen +6.3%; Stellantis +3.4%; Renault +8.1%; Toyota -1.5%; Hyundai +4.1%; BMW +8.5%; Mercedes-Benz +1.3%; Ford -3.5%; Volvo Cars -19.3%; SAIC +59.4%; Nissan +4.3%; Suzuki -8.9%; Tesla -36.6%; Mazda -18.3%; BYD +201.3%; Jaguar Land Rover +0.02%; Mitsubishi -32.2%; Honda +5.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +30.2%, PHEV +54.5%, HEV+MHEV +14.1%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +1.9%, petrol -16.3%, diesel -17.5%)
September 30, 2025 | 06:26pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 657 MWh of electricity (-0.5% m/m) during 28,592 recharges (-1.2%; Prague: 5,000 transactions, South Bohemian Region: 4,000, South Moravian Region: 3,800, other regions: 15,792) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in August, 4,403 MWh during 189,026 recharges at more than 670 charging points at more than 320 stations in first eight months
September 30, 2025 | 06:15pm CETflashread more
Palíšek (Siemens): By fighting for internal combustion engines (ICEs), Czechs lobbying for their own industrial death. If we fail to quickly transform Czech (automotive) industry with development of new technologies around electromobility and continue to produce components for ICEs, world to escape us. Czech companies to also have to reconsider their approach to sustainability and look for ways to gain competitive advantage, such as reducing their energy consumption. For example, by deploying digital twins in production, all production processes can be simulated and optimized, which can save up to 40% of energy
September 29, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Centre for European Policy (CEP): Planned introduction of EU Emissions Trading Scheme for road transport and buildings (EU-ETS 2/ETS2) in 2027, despite political pressure for modification or postponement (18 Member States calling for cap on price of emission allowances for fuel and gas heating at EUR 45 per tonne of CO2 or other changes), is indispensable for effective and cost-efficient reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). Weakening emissions trading mechanism would jeopardise Europe’s decarbonisation pathway, but stronger market-neutral compensation mechanisms – such as reinforced Social Climate Fund – could contribute to its smooth implementation and fair transition. Expected CO2 price signal to help reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of zero-emission vehicles relative to fossil-fuelled alternatives. Study, citing Eurostat data, also pointed out that share of solid fossils (both lignite and hard coal) in residential final energy consumption in most EU countries in 2023 was less than 1%, but energy transition of residential sectors in Poland (20.61%), Czechia (6.67%), Ireland (2.87%) and Slovakia (1.28%) is in comparatively early stage
September 29, 2025 | 05:28pm CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy, Hyundai Inster Premium, Kia EV4, MGS5 EV, Renault 5, Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, BMW i5 Touring, Riddara RD6, Leapmotor T03, Xpeng G9, DAF XD Electric FAN, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Volvo FH Aero Electric, Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to join exhibition (October 1-2 in Prague, Czechia) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with possibility of test drives
September 26, 2025 | 11:54am CETflashread more
Trump’s tariffs, weak demand in Europe: Stellantis to suspend production in France (Poissy plant, 2,000 employees, DS 3 and Opel Mokka shutdown on October 13-31), Italy (Pomigliano factory, 3,800 employees, Fiat Panda shutdown on September 29 – October 6, Alfa Romeo Tonale shutdown on September 29 – October 10) for up to three weeks
September 26, 2025 | 11:48am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 16% in August, penetration (share) down by 2.1 pp
September 26, 2025 | 11:39am CETflashread more
European Hydrogen Week 2025: European Commission (EC), Hydrogen Europe, Clean Hydrogen Partnership to hold conference, B2B forum, innovation forum, number of networking events on hydrogen trends, technologies, projects in Brussels, Belgium on September 29 – October 3. Representatives of BMW, Daimler Truck, ACME Cleantech, Air Liquide, Atmen, Electric Hydrogen, Enagas, Enertrag, Engie, H2Gen, HIF, Infinium, ITM Power, Johnson Matthey, Moeve/Cepsa, Motor Oil Group, Hellenic Hydrogen, PKN Orlen, Repsol, Rheinmetall, Robert Bosch, RWE Generation, Saarstahl, Shell, Siemens Energy, ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Topsoe, TotalEnergies, Turn2x, VTTI, Yara Clean Ammonia, Zaffra, BloombergNEF, Clean Hydrogen Partnership, DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water), EC (European Commission), EBRD, ENNOH (European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen), EP (European Parliament), EUDCA (European Data Centre Association), Fraunhofer IW, GIZ, H2Global Stiftung, H2UB, Hydrogen Council, Hydrogen Europe, Hydrom, Indeloop, International Hydrogen Trade Forum, Mission Innovation, Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, Solar Impulse Foundation, UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), WaterstofNet to speak at events
September 25, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Since 2015, total of 11,601 companies set targets or commitments (8,955 with validated targets, 2,128 with net-zero targets, 2,844 with active commitments) to limit global warming and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG, carbon/CO2) emissions by no later than 2050 (in line with Paris Agreement’s goal), of which 18 are from Tires sector (Bridgestone, Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı Tire, CEAT, Guizhou Tyre, Hankook Tire & Technology, Kraiburg Austria, Kumho Tire, Michelin, Nexen Tire, Nokian Tyres, Pirelli, Ralf Bohle/Schwalbe, Sailun, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Yokohama Rubber, Toyo Tire, Vaculug), as results from summary of initiative co-founded by partner organizations CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), UN (United Nations Global Compact), We Mean Business Coalization, WRI (World Resources Institute) and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)
September 25, 2025 | 05:12pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 36.6% to 243,618 units (159,746 BEVs, +27%; 83,872 PHEVs, +59%) in August, representing 30.8% share in total registrations (penetration, +7.1 pp), which exceeded 30% for first time. Tesla Model Y (8,330 cars, -37%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Škoda Elroq (6,450, new), Tesla Model 3 (6,382, +15%), BMW iX1 (5,260, +42%), Volkswagen ID.3 (5,253, +52%), VW ID.4 (4,963, +22%), Kia EV3 (4,519, new), Škoda Enyaq (4,410, -18%), Renault 5 (4,175, new) and VW ID.7 (3,981, +42%). Overall BEV market led by Volkswagen (16,523, +45%), Tesla (14,753, -23%), BMW (13,018, +7%), Škoda (11,536, +86%), Audi (9,744, +54%), Hyundai (8,739, +90%), Mercedes (8,429, +7%), Renault (7,799, +88%), BYD (7,109, +114%) and Kia (6,717, +51%)
September 25, 2025 | 05:02pm CETflashread more
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MBtech introduced new testing system for electronic control unit in Czech Rep
October 1, 2009 | 05:05pm CEToriginalThe company MBtech Bohemia gave the first piece was given to the University of West Bohemia in Plzen. Advantages of the new system PROVEtech:μHiL are…
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