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H2 Forum 2026: IPM to hold conference, workshops, exhibition, B2B matchmaking meeting, other networking events on activities of hydrogen industry pioneers in Berlin, Germany on March 3-4. Representatives of Hyundai Energy & Hydrogen, Siemens Energy, Capgemini Engineering, Sunfire, Salzgitter Flachstahl, Andritz, ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Air Liquide, Fest, SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar, Ionysis, Akros Energy, Hypermotive, WEW (Water Electrolysis Works), BtX Energy, CibusCell Technology, Neuman & Esser (NEA), Keyou, EDAG Engineering, Swan Analytische Instrumente, Güntner, TMEIC (Toshiba/Mitsubishi Electric), Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, RCT GH, Hystar, s-H2 Sustainable Hydrogen, GASAG, EWE Hydrogen, Gasunie, Storengy/Engie, THEnergy, Shell, Eternal Power, Gasgrid, Cruh21 (Drees & Sommer), Ramboll, Equinor, RWE Generation, Storag Etzel, Hydropulse, TEAL Mobility, Enertrag, Yara Clean Ammonia, Stiesdal Hydrogen, Uniper, DWV (German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association), Hydrogen Europe, Hydrogen Council, EIB (European Investment Bank), DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water), H2UB, AquaVentus to speak at events
March 4, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Czech Car Importers Association (SDA), Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): Customers in Czechia (of which 75% are companies and entrepreneurs, average CO2 emissions of ICEV+CNG+LPG+MHEV+HEV+PHEVs over 128 g/km) continue to buy new internal combustion cars with more powerful engines (with higher fuel consumption and emissions) than clients in Austria (122), according to registration and fleet emissions statistics of two neighboring, similarly mountainous countries for 2025
March 4, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
Hydrogen Days 2026: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 16th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU in Prague, Czechia on March 11-13. Program of conference with subtitle 'Hydrogen at the Crossroads – Courage to Continue' to be divided into three thematic areas – development and deployment of hydrogen in energy (hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, energy storage, infrastructure, cogeneration systems, fuel cells, reversible fuel cells), development and deployment of hydrogen in transportation (fuel cells as energy source for mobile applications, powertrains based on hydrogen combustion, combined systems, use of hydrogen drives in forklifts, cars, trucks, buses, ships and trains, hydrogen infrastructure), cross cutting and overarching issues (education & information, legislation & safety, reliability, certification, grid integration, market introduction, business cases, hydrogen valleys, cooperation possibilities, European policies and national strategies, decarbonization potential, green hydrogen policy). Representatives of Hyundai Motor Group, BMW, Hörmann Vehicle Engineering, Resato, Siemens Energy Global, Bosch, Devinn, ElementarHy, Nano Advanced, Materials Mates, Dinex, Valcon, Gascade, Orlen Unipetrol, Engie, Hellenic Hydrogen, Net4gas/ČEPS, Gasunie, Gas Storage CZ/ČEPS, RAG Austria, Wien Energie, Motor Oil Hellas, MOL, KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), BloombergNEF, MPO, Fraunhofer IEG, HyCentA Research, ITAE (Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy Nicola Giordano), DLR (German Aerospace Center), ENNOH (European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen), GIE (Gas Infrastructure Europe), ÚJV Řež, HZwo, NVAS (Slovak National Hydrogen Association), Czech Academy of Sciences, number of universities to speak at event
March 2, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 6.7% in January (vans +10.2%; trucks +19.6%; buses -31.6%; motorcycles +9.3%; trailers+semitrailers -3.2%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 940 -4.2%, PHEV: 850 +32.6%, LPG: 226 -40.2%, petrol: 11,772 -9.6%, diesel: 4,250 -1.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,022), 4,482 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.1%)
March 2, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
ESG Forum 2026: Reliant to hold 6th conference on sustainability challenges, ambitions in Prague, Czechia on March 5 with subtitle 'For more sustainable world and business: Energy as valuable commodity'. Representatives of ČSOB Leasing, Panattoni, P3 Logistic Parks, GS1, Enbra, Thimm, Remak, Elektrodesign, CDoor, Eurofrost, WTline to speak at event
March 2, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 13.6% y/y to 67,415 units in January, of which 65.249 cars (-8.2%) and 2,166 commercial vehicles (-68.6%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 10.6% to 26,854 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.2% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:55pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 3.9% in January (Volkswagen -3.7%; Stellantis +9.1%; Renault -16.7%; Toyota -14.3%; Hyundai -14.7%; BMW -3.3%; Mercedes-Benz +4%; Ford -5.3%; Volvo Cars -13.6%; Nissan -16.2%; BYD +175.3%; SAIC -0.8%; Suzuki -14.6%; Mazda +5.7%; Tesla -1.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +11.9%; Mitsubishi -37.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +24.2%, PHEV +28.7%, HEV+MHEV +6.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -36.5%, petrol -28.2%, diesel -22.3%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:51pm CETflashread more
Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) started publishing statistics on production of self-charging hybrids in Czechia. Total of 25,879 (passenger) hybrid electric vehicles produced in country in January (+53.9%), of which 25,839 cars (+54.1%; Hyundai: 6,171 HEVs, +12.3%; Toyota: 19,668 HEVs, +74.5%) and 40 buses (-20%; Iveco: 40 HEVs, -20%). Manufacturing of electrified vehicles increased by 55.4% to 50,839 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:48pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.7% m/m in January, up by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: -1.3%, -0.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+2.7%, +5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.3%), fuels and oils (-2.6%, -8.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+3%, +7.1%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:39pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 24,960 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in January (+56.5%; 20,859 battery electric vehicles, +82%, 4,101 plug-in hybrids, -8.7%), of which 24,950 cars (+56.8%; Škoda: 17,955 BEVs, +98%, 2,973 PHEVs, +24.1%; Hyundai: 2,894 BEVs, +22.6%, 1,128 PHEVs, -46.1%) and 10 buses (SOR: 2 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
February 28, 2026 | 10:34pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 10% y/y to 125,190 in January (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +18.2%, Hyundai -5.8%, Toyota -2.8%). Buses (Iveco -24.4%, SOR +585.7%), motorcycles (Jawa +34%) successful differently. Electrified vehicles are becoming one of main pillars of production in domestic car factories. Almost quarter of Škoda Auto’s production, half of Hyundai’s production in Nošovice, and all vehicles from Toyota in Kolín are models with some form of electrified drive. Models manufactured in Czechia are successful not only on domestic market but also on major European markets. Czech automotive industry is thus clearly demonstrating that it can transform technological transformation it has set out to achieve into concrete results, Petzl said. Electric car manufacturing increased by 56.8% to 24,950 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output up by 2.4% to 100,240 units
February 28, 2026 | 10:10pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2026 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.82 million (+0.6%) to 11.85 million (+0.8%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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Demand for new utility vehicles in Europe dropped by 32.9% in March
April 24, 2009 | 01:28pm CEToriginalCzech registrations of new commercial vehicles decreased by 44.3%, in Slovakia by 45.4%. Registrations fell throughout Q1 by…
read moreHyundai’s profit dropped by 42.7% in Q1 along with sales revenues decline by 26.4%
April 24, 2009 | 11:39am CEToriginalThe results were though better than expected by analysts mainly due to the weak won. Profit margin has dropped to…
read moreGeneral Motors to close 13 plants in USA and Mexico temporarily
April 24, 2009 | 10:58am CEToriginalThe closures will be under way from May till July. Their duration will vary according to a particular plant. GM intends to cut production this way by...
read moreCourt in Usti halted insolvency proceedings in BTV plast
April 23, 2009 | 11:43pm CEToriginalLiberec-based company Eurostav, which initialized the proceedings on April 20, has...
read moreFiat intends to take over Opel, according to works council
April 23, 2009 | 11:04pm CEToriginalFiat might sign a preliminary agreement on purchase of Opel's major share already on...
read moreFaurecia suspended expansion in Czech Rep, projected plant in Karvina not to be built
April 23, 2009 | 09:39pm CEToriginalProjects that were supposed to constitute the Karvina-based plant's production have been transferred or remained in other plants manufacturing exhausts of the Faurecia group...
read moreSvejnar: Scrap bonus is asocial measure, supports car owners only
April 23, 2009 | 07:58pm CEToriginalA prospective initiation of scrap bonus in the Czech Republic will have no big positive effect on the economy, according to Svejnar, because...
read moreCrisis marked also the regional Liberec Motor Show
April 23, 2009 | 07:23pm CEToriginalThere are 12 brands displayed at the 19th year of the motor show, which has started on Wednesday. The exhibitors present here…
read moreSkoda Auto considers Fabia model ‘s production also in Vrchlabi
April 23, 2009 | 06:44pm CEToriginalFabia models are currently the most required due to the scrap bonus and the carmaker does not want to lose customers because of the long waiting time. In March, the Fabia model’s sales amounted to...
read moreFiat fell in loss of EUR 410 million, negotiating with Chrysler further on
April 23, 2009 | 05:11pm CEToriginalThe reason was rapid decline of car sales caused by the global economic crisis. Fiat's revenues have declined by...
read moreToyota's sales dropped by 27% to 1.767 million cars in Q1
April 23, 2009 | 04:35pm CEToriginalToyota has thus kept position of the largest car dealer in the world ahead of the competing Volkswagen with a difference of...
read moreKnorr Bremse to move production from Hejnice to Liberec
April 23, 2009 | 04:06pm CEToriginalAbout 250 employees should not lose their jobs. The reason for this shift is the impossibility of further expansion; the company should leave Hejnice in...
read moreRenault to produce its new diesel engine 1.6 dCi (96 kW) in France
April 23, 2009 | 09:22am CEToriginalA new engine will substitute the current aggregate 1.9 dCi (96 kW). Renault thus follows strategy of downsizing...
read moreSAP: 30% of passenger cars still without catalyst in Czech Rep
April 22, 2009 | 11:21pm CEToriginalBesides 1.32 million cars without catalyst older than 15 years, there are other 600,000 cars driving on the Czech roads which only meet the standard...
read moreGlobus to offer insurance, including car insurance in its hypermarkets
April 22, 2009 | 11:08pm CEToriginalGlobus will be offering household insurance, car insurance and travel insurance in special booths in its stores. The partner will be...
read moreUK to provide motorists with scrap bonus of GBP 2,000
April 22, 2009 | 10:27pm CEToriginalTo get the scrap bonus, motorists will have to scrap a car older than 10 years. The British Government has allocated for the scrap bonus...
read moreVolkswagen decreased net profit by 73.8% at revenues fall by 11% in Q1
April 22, 2009 | 09:24pm CEToriginalThe company was in the black mainly due to the sale of Brazilian division of MAN, which contributed to the overall outcome by a sum...
read moreDuring three weeks 400 drivers took advantage of scrap bonus at AAA Auto in Czech Rep
April 22, 2009 | 08:32pm CEToriginalIn most cases, owners of the old Skoda Favorit/Forman and Skoda 105/120 cars take advantage of the discount of up to CZK 50,000. Newly they purchase...
read moreVolvo AB dismissing over 1,500 employees and other 100 co-workers in Sweden
April 22, 2009 | 07:58pm CEToriginalThe wave of dismissal in Volvo AB concern, which does not involve division of passenger cars, will hit mostly the division...
read moreVolkswagen: Small car on a VW Up! basis to be produced in Bratislava
April 22, 2009 | 03:35pm CEToriginalThe Group will invest EUR 308 million. Small car will be produced in 3 and 5-door versions, under brands…
read moreAudi to produce new model Q3 in Spanish plant of Seat
April 22, 2009 | 02:20pm CEToriginalAudi will invest around EUR 300 million in the Seat’s factory in Barcelona. The production will start there...
read moreRevenues of PSA Peugeot Citroën fell by 24.8% in Q1
April 22, 2009 | 01:47pm CEToriginalSales of PSA’s ready-made cars decreased in Q1 by 23.5% to 619,000 units. After including supplies of non-assembled cars...
read moreChrysler's creditors reputedly propose change of debt part for stocks
April 22, 2009 | 12:52pm CEToriginalCreditors have suggested Chrysler and the US Ministry of Finance an offer in which they propose to exchange the debt of USD 2.5 billion for a share...
read moreFewer brands to be presented at the Bratislava Motor Show this year
April 21, 2009 | 07:53pm CEToriginalVisitors will be able to see models from 38 producers from Wednesday, April 22, while in 2008 there were...
read moreSlovak Kia Motors's plant increased revenues by 24% to EUR 2.23 billion
April 21, 2009 | 07:26pm CEToriginalThe car production in Zilina-based factory increased by 38% to 201,000 cars. This year...
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