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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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Louwman opened its second Toyota car centre in the Czech Rep in Usti nad Labem
April 21, 2009 | 07:08pm CEToriginalLouwman has had only one car centre in the Czech Republic, in Prague so far. The company entered Usti nad Labem…
read moreTatra to supply cars for Czech army 4 months earlier due to crisis
April 21, 2009 | 04:56pm CEToriginalA supply of 556 cars for CZK 2.6 billion should be originally completed in October this ear. To accelerate the supply, the company will make use of…
read moreSkoda Octavia RS and Scout facelift: Production to start in late May, launching markets in June
April 21, 2009 | 03:32pm CEToriginalFacelift of the Octavia model line has thus been finished. The modernized models of Octavia RS and Octavia Scout are going to make their world’s first appearance on...
read moreFour financial and two strategic investors to be interested in Opel share
April 21, 2009 | 10:31am CEToriginalIt might be a direct investment of at least half a billion Euros, the investor would then take a share of…
read moreUnified plug in Europe to enable large lot production of electric cars
April 20, 2009 | 09:50pm CEToriginalAbout 20 largest energy companies and car manufacturers have agreed on the basic parameters of connectors and plugs, which will be...
read moreCourt in Usti initialized insolvency proceedings in automotive supplier BTV plast
April 20, 2009 | 08:59pm CEToriginalA proposal for the proceedings initiation has been filed by Eurostav company which claims the arrears this way…
read moreBrano Group fell on CZK 70 million loss in 2008 along with revenues decline by 17%
April 20, 2009 | 06:57pm CEToriginalThe company was losing a lot due to the securing operations. The revenues declined to CZK 3.5 billion. In 2009 Brano Group expects…
read moreUniCredit Leasing offers BMW car financing with lower interest
April 20, 2009 | 05:55pm CEToriginalThe offer for individuals and corporate bodies is valid till the end of June and is related to the models…
read moreBMW and Brilliance plan to build their second factory in China
April 20, 2009 | 04:04pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers are now producing 30,000 cars a year in China. They plan to increase their production capacity by mid-next year to…
read moreFord Focus RS: Focus new top version in sale from CZK 990,000 on Czech market
April 20, 2009 | 02:54pm CEToriginalThe Focus ST’s petrol five-cylinder 2.5 L has been tuned to 224 kW. The first ordered cars will be delivered to customers on…
read moreGeneral Motors might leave share in Opel in exchange for investment
April 20, 2009 | 02:34pm CEToriginalThe new share owner would have to invest in the new company created from GM’s European activities a minimum of…
read moreNippon Kayaku plans triple production increase in Jablunka
April 20, 2009 | 12:47pm CEToriginalAnnual production of around 200 tons of gas generator unit for car airbags has been directed exclusively to Japan so far. In the future…
read moreUS government apparently ordered General Motors debt exchange for shares
April 19, 2009 | 08:52pm CEToriginalThe government might also convert loans provided to GM under the state assistance into shares…
read moreFiat might supposedly form alliance with European part of General Motors
April 19, 2009 | 07:49pm CEToriginalFiat is already working on a partnership formation with American carmaker Chrysler. The condition is…
read moreVolkswagen to initiate production in Bratislava on Monday again
April 19, 2009 | 06:37pm CEToriginalVolkswagen discontinued the production in Bratislava-based plant twice this year. The plant’s employees could draw the leave or…
read moreFormer VW head Pischetsrieder might become head of Opel carmaker
April 18, 2009 | 06:51pm CEToriginalBernd Pischetsrieder might be nominated to the post, according to the dealers association AVAG, but only in case…
read moreAuto Express: Skoda overtook Lexus in terms of British motorists’ satisfaction
April 18, 2009 | 04:45pm CEToriginalPorsche, Jaguar and Honda brands follow. Considering the particular Skoda models…
read moreGM’s bankruptcy probability increased according to company’s new CEO
April 18, 2009 | 01:46pm CEToriginalFor the German carmaker Opel, General Motors has found more than…
read moreSkoda Auto disputes with labor unions about prospective working Saturdays
April 17, 2009 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThe company would like to initiate the so-called time accounts because of the working Saturdays, but the unionists…
read moreADAC: Most reliable cars made by German carmakers Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz
April 17, 2009 | 10:43pm CEToriginalSkoda Fabia was placed on the 23rd rank out of 32 assessed small cars in the 2009 reliability chart and Skoda Octavia on…
read moreCzech Rep does not want to contribute to scrapyards, carmakers should pay them instead
April 17, 2009 | 10:02pm CEToriginalThe State will only cover scrapyards liquidation of lapsed brands from the first registration fees of vehicles not meeting the emission standards…
read moreLabor inspectorate to verify compliance of labour-law regulations in Brano
April 17, 2009 | 06:13pm CEToriginalThe information published in the local paper which have been contested by Brano Group head Pavel Juricek state about the alleged bullying, irregular...
read moreVolkswagen became potentially world leader among car manufacturers in Q1
April 17, 2009 | 05:37pm CEToriginalVolkswagen Group sold 1.39 million vehicles in Q1 2009. While the competitive Toyota Motor according to preliminary results…
read moreEuWe Eugen Wexler to start production in Rokycany in next hall at the beginning of May
April 17, 2009 | 05:02pm CEToriginalThe new hall cost CZK 200 million. EuWe will produce there parts for the all-new…
read moreReinhard Fleger to be new member of Skoda Auto Board as of June
April 17, 2009 | 03:54pm CEToriginalReinhard Fleger is now working as a Board member for finance and sale of the Volkswagen de Mexico company. He will take charge of the field...
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