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Peugeot to introduce services Peugeot Connect and Mu by Peugeot in Czech Rep

January 11, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
Peugeot Connect will be the first one, the importer intends to cooperate with telephone operators. Details of services...
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Sipek (SAP): Czech Rep should support bus fleet rejuvenation by introducing grant conditions

January 11, 2011 | 03:34am CEToriginal
The average age of buses in the Czech Republic is over 14 years. The Czech Republic could draw inspiration from Slovakia, where subsidies are contingent...
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CEZ aims to test also trucks, buses and motorbikes within e-mobility implementation

January 10, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginal
CEZ 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...
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Renault suffers serious case of espionage, apparently refers to EVs

January 10, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginal
Three members of Renault executives are being investigated. Renault’s electrical program for 2011 and 2012, speculations about espionage in France and Europe…
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Roland Berger: Two thirds of consumers in Western Europe willing to pay extra for more expensive EV

January 3, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginal
However they expect a dense network of fast charging stations, extended warranty, and customized navigation. Funding, the development of prices of electric cars and batteries...
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BMW to invest EUR 400 million in production of EVs in Leipzig

January 3, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginal
Along with its partner, the SGL Group, BMW is going to invest EUR 530 million in a material combining plastic and carbon fibres. Details of investments; electric cars Mini E, BMW ActiveE and BMW MCV...
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Audi works on acoustics of future electric cars, now in E-tron

January 3, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginal
The EV is almost noiseless to the speed of 25 km/h. The sound should be typical for the brand. Ideas and inspiration...
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E.ON to support e-mobility development in Czech Rep, began lending electric cars and motorbikes to corporate clients

December 28, 2010 | 02:23am CEToriginal
Companies and public institutions have started testing, for example, the Smart ED. Testing of the police and rescuers, volume of supplies...
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Self-service system for electric car rentals in Paris to be operated by Bollore

December 28, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginal
Details of the Autolib system, the number of rental places and Bollore Bluecar EVs, payment terms...
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KMN Car of the Year 2011 in Czech Rep: Premium models of Alfa Romeo Giulietta and BMW 5 dominated third year of competition

December 13, 2010 | 02:53am CEToriginal
Results of other polls: Green Car of the Year 2011, Green Vision of 2011, Technical Innovation of 2010, PR Manager of 2010...
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Visteon: Efforts to reduce energy intensity of cars to lead carmakers and EV manufacturers to use LED technology

December 10, 2010 | 03:51am CEToriginal
Different requirements for LED daytime running lights at individual carmakers, the Skoda Octavia II with LED rear lights...
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ConPro, Arthur D. Little to hold e-mobility workshop in Prague in mid-December

December 10, 2010 | 03:30am CEToriginal
The workshop will feature representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Effizienz, PREdistribuce and CEZ. Details...
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U.S. EV producer Tesla Motors settled dispute with Czech technology company Tesla Holding about trademark

December 9, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginal
Tesla Motors adjusted its trademark after three years in order not to be in conflict on the European market...
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Peugeot to rent 65 iOn EVs to CEZ and companies in Czech Rep by 2012

December 8, 2010 | 04:38am CEToriginal
At the same the carmaker will build at least 150 fast charging stations. Supplies in separate years, financing by PSA Finance, development of smart networks...
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Energy companies in Czech Rep started to support development of e-mobility by renting Evs

December 7, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
EVs are already being tested by rescuers, the police, NPOs and corporate clients. The situation at companies CEZ, E.ON and PRE...
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Toyota recalls Prius hybrids to repair coolant pump

December 1, 2010 | 05:37am CEToriginal
These are the previous generation cars that are no longer under warranty. The number of cars affected in different regions, years of production...
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COTY 2011: First electric car, Nissan Leaf became European Car of the Year

November 30, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginal
All other finalists dispose of an internal combustion engine. Points and ranking of individual models, Leaf’s production and sales scheme for individual regions of the world...
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Citroen C-Zero EV in high demand in Czech Rep, importer expects tens of cars sold in 2011

November 25, 2010 | 05:11am CEToriginal
Demand of specific companies, price and equipment, financing by PSA Finance, service in the whole dealer network, current state of orders…
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NHTSA investigates problems with Honda Accord Hybrid

November 24, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
The authority has received one complaint and is now considering recall action. Any decision would affect 25,000 cars in the USA...
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Fastbox to offer e-mobility program on Czech market as well as in Austria

November 23, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginal
The importer for one brand and dealer for two other brands, negotiating with the public sector and energy companies, charging stations at branches, commercial EVS from CZK 500,000...
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Fastbox: Czech Rep offers space for 300-400 fast service points; we want to have 30%

November 22, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The first premises on the Czech market and the planned ones for 2011, the market for fast service points in the Czech Republic, prices and range of services, franchising and expansion to other countries...
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Martin Zavadil and Halfords ex-managers to be in charge of Fastbox expansion in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
Zavadil previously developed a network of stores with sporting goods Drapa Sport. Jiri Mica will be in charge of...
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Ikea to support e-mobility, prepares pilot project in Central Europe

November 3, 2010 | 05:17am CEToriginal
The corporate fleet, charging stations at Avion shopping malls, reserved seats for eco-cars in Prague, rental EVs to customers...
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Brand new small BMW models and new generation Mini to get hybrid drive

October 20, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginal
PSA Peugeot Citroen is going to become a partner in developing, manufacturing and purchasing of components. The prepared platform for small BMW cars is likely to be utilized by Saab...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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