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Hydrogen Days 2025: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 15th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU with workshops, exhibition, matchmaking meetings in Prague, Czechia on March 19-21. Program of conference with subtitle 'Hydrogen – from Politics to Business' 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 BMW, Toyota Material Handling, Robert Bosch, Devinn, Cylinders Holding, Quest One, Wevo Chemie, Orlen Unipetrol, E.ON Energy Solutions, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power/KHNP, Gasunie, EWE, Net4gas/ČEPS, Gas Storage CZ/ČEPS, GasNet, Bloomberg NEF, ILF Consulting Engineers, Dräger Safety, Leef Technologies, CAC Engineering, Valcon, Fraunhofer, HYTEP, MPO, MZV, EIB, Hydrogen Europe Research, Clean Hydrogen Partnership, Hydrogen Coucil, ÚJV Řež, CDV to speak at event

March 11, 2025 | 11:53am CETflash
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Cars

Auto Brejla opened new Skoda showroom, the first in Czech Rep according to new concept

May 7, 2012 | 01:21am CEToriginal
The company has thus expanded the number of facilities to three. The new showroom with 26 lifts, a cafe, fitness centre and a golf simulator...
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Subaru to cease production of Tribeca SUV, sales in Europe terminated already

May 7, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginal
Sales of the model and the reasons for this step; new models BRZ, Forester IV, Legacy VI; arrival of HEVs in Europe...
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Hart expands in Central Europe

May 7, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
This Polish distributor of spare parts expanded outside Poland in 2008, now intends to strengthen its position in the Czech Republic. Details, suppliers...
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Renault started to certify companies converting commercial vehicles in Czech Rep, Slovakia and Hungary

May 3, 2012 | 05:34am CEToriginal
The planned number of partners, the first certified companies, the price in five clicks, Kangoo WAV for wheelchair users, Dacia Duster N1, Renault Business Tour 2012...
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AutoPrim offers one of their showrooms to rent

May 3, 2012 | 05:28am CEToriginal
It will be the third attempt to rent the showroom after termination of car sales. The recent lessee-dealer, location, lease terms...
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Neuman: Subaru wants to increase sales in Czech Rep in 2012 by 25%

May 3, 2012 | 05:15am CEToriginal
Expected sales of individual models; novelties XV, Impreza 5D and BRZ; start-stop and communication in Czech for the first time at Subaru; end of sales of the Trezia…
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Auto Charouz probably sold some companies in order to expand Ford brand

May 2, 2012 | 02:15am CEToriginal
The group found a partner for the sale of the brands instead of the sold dealerships. Connection with the contract from CSOB Leasing for the Czech Post...
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Insurance companies in Czech Rep with independent repairers did not spare anything, returning to authorized service shops

May 2, 2012 | 01:40am CEToriginal
This is an example when the pressure on the cost did not result in savings. Renault’s renewed cooperation with three insurance companies...
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Cars Bad dealer went bankrupt in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 01:14am CEToriginal
The company was an authorized dealer of Skoda, Seat and Fiat with dealerships in Carlsbad and Cheb. The premises in Karlovy Vary were taken over by...
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Olfin Car expands in car sales in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The company has become a Peugeot dealer, opened three new Opel branches and one Seat branch. Details, closure of the Chevrolet dealership, business results in 2011...
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Pekny: Kia wants to increase sales by 5% in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
Growth should be supported by new models Rio II, Optima and Cee'd II and by strengthening the fleet clientele. Investment in the dealer network, finance penetration...
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Dacia introduced cars with E85 drive on Czech market, prepares LPG

May 2, 2012 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Timing, models, engines, prices, range, warranty, service inspections, the initial demand...
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Subaru wants to increase sales in Europe in 2012 by 45%

May 2, 2012 | 12:34am CEToriginal
The reason for a steep rise is the low comparative base affected by the earthquake in Japan, but also product offensive. Plan of the Motion-V, new models, HEVs...
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Mobility Management Congress 2012: Operational leasing in Czech Rep to continue to grow

April 30, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginal
The growth of corporate clients, relationships with dealers, thinning of the dealer network, customer preferences; statements of SkoFIN, Arval, LeasePlan, Business Lease heads...
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Nissan to invest EUR 160 million in UK in production of two new models

April 30, 2012 | 12:26am CEToriginal
HR, third shift, details of models, timing, production capacity, Qashqai II, new technologies, the Power 88 plan…
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Lexus began offering protection of car exterior and interior against weather and dirt

April 27, 2012 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Means and applications will be available in the authorized service network. Details and price of the product Lexus ProTect...
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Volkswagen considers building network of CNG filling stations within dealerships in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 09:39pm CEToriginal
It thus wants to encourage the development of this alternative fuel. Investments in filling stations, current and upcoming EcoFuel models...
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Laube: Ford expects increased demand from fleet clients in Czech Rep in 2012

April 25, 2012 | 02:28am CEToriginal
Expected market development and sales of Ford in 2012, change in customer structure, considered expansion of Transit Center network, new models B-Max, Tourneo Custom and Transit..
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Roider: Volkswagen wants to increase market share of imported brands in Czech Rep by 2014 to 15%

April 24, 2012 | 12:04am CEToriginal
Plans for particular brands, product offensive in 2012, expected renaming of Import Volkswagen Group, a separate retail...
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Modelhart: Jaguar Land Rover allows for further growth in Czech Rep in 2012

April 23, 2012 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
It should build on the significant growth in sales in 2011. Demand for the Evoque, a key model, the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, contemplated expansion of the dealer network...
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Auto Opat expands to car sales in Czech Rep

April 23, 2012 | 12:46am CEToriginal
So far, the company has operated a car rental and service shop in Prague and has provided operating leasing. Location, brand and parameters of the new showroom…
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Third-generation Smart Fortwo EV to be offered for sale

April 18, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginal
Models of financing in the Czech Republic and Germany, change of the battery supplier, arrival of Fortwo ED III, Fortwo III, Forfour II, Forfour II Electric Drive...
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Visteon opened second development centre in Czech Rep

April 18, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginal
The new design-development office is located in Ostrava near the local university. Focus on lighting, new jobs, collaboration with VSB-TU, customers...
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Faurecia launched production at ninth plant in Poland

April 18, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Location, amount of investment, products and customers (Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz), HR plans, other plants and company's customers in Poland...
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Slovakia left OICA, Czech Rep wants to continue to hold trade fairs in higher standard

April 17, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginal
A joint exhibition for both countries; changes in dates; Bratislava 2012, Autotec Brno 2012, IAA Hannover 2012, Nitra 2012, Autotec/Autosalon Brno 2013...
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