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Atlas Copco acquired Swed-Weld (manufacturer of automated screw and nut feeding systems with focus on automotive industry with 10 employees in Värnamo, Sweden; customers: MAN, Porsche, Scania, SEAT, Škoda/Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars/Geely Group; turnover of EUR 2.6 million in 2023) from Scania Growth Capital, integrating it into Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI) Tools and Assembly Systems division belonging to Industrial Technique business unit
September 19, 2024 | 11:49am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 24% y/y in August, export by 36%
September 19, 2024 | 11:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2024: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 7th conference on present, future of battery, hydrogen e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on October 2-3 with exhibition of BEVs, FCEVs, other products/services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai, Kia, AB Motors CZ/MG, TFS Czech-China Import & Export, Iveco, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, MAN, Tatra, Aures Holdings, Volkswagen Financial Services, KB (Komerční banka), Arval, Drivalia, ČEZ, PRE (Pražská energetika), E.ON Drive Infrastructure, Orlen Unipetrol, Last Mile Solutions, CPI Energo, Chargee eMobility, DKV Mobility, ČEPS, SUDOP Energy and Environment, Elexim, Kempower, Smart Energies Group, Bosch Powertrain, Onsemi, C.S.Cargo, Dachser, DHL, DPD, Hral, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), Rupprecht Consult, AutoSAP, ASEP, ČESMAD Bohemia, Electric Vehicles Promotion Foundation (FPPE), HYTEP, Aku-Bat CZ, Czech E-mobility Platform, EC (European Commission), Czech ministries (MD, MPO, MŽP) to speak at event. eJoin, Cummins, TPC Industry, Leasing České spořitelny, Volvo Cars, Microlino, Alukov, BYD, Cario/Nio became partners
September 18, 2024 | 03:29pm CETflashread more
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 380 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin, Volkswagen, Hella, Hanon Systems, Varroc, Adient, Magna, Mitsubishi Electric for Škoda, VW, SEAT, Audi, Ford, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Land Rover/Range Rover, Iveco, Jaguar, Nissan, Volvo, Bentley, Mercedes, Lincoln, Porsche, MAN, Scania, Peugeot vehicles; sales revenues of CZK 955 million/EUR 38 million in 2023) developed in cooperation with Renishaw device for automated inspection of plastic components in serial production
September 18, 2024 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 70,000 units from 11.58 million (+0.2%) to 11.51 million (-0.4%)
September 18, 2024 | 03:06pm CETflashread more
SUDOP Group established new eco-energy division, SUDOP Energy and Environment (SEEN), offering services in areas of energy (solar systems, hydroelectric power plants, wind power plants, energy storage, hydrogen generators), electromobility, ESG and waste management. Miroslav Holan, former Škoda Auto manager in Czechia, appointed as CEO and board chairman
September 17, 2024 | 05:35pm CETflashread more
Green Deal Summit Prague 2024: Economia to hold in Prague on September 24 conference on European Green Deal, sustainability, energy, good examples in Czechia. Representatives of InoBat, BattSwap, Bochemie, ČEZ ESCO, Woltair, Accolade, KB (Komerční banka), McKinsey, Eurofer, MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), EC (European Commission) to speak at event
September 17, 2024 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe down by 18.2% to 655,993 units in August. Sales to fell by 0.4% to 11.51 million in 2024
September 17, 2024 | 05:18pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted 4,147 applications in Czechia during more than five and half months (25 weeks, March 18 – September 7) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (2,095 vehicles), followed by Volvo (434), Volkswagen (336), Škoda (328), BMW (224), MG (213), Hyundai (131), Mercedes (117), Kia (82) and Toyota (75). Of total volume of allocated resources (CZK 1.95 billion/EUR 79 million – CZK 1.65 billion for BEVs/FCEVs + CZK 300 million for chargers), 68% (CZK 1.33 billion/EUR 53 million) currently reserved
September 13, 2024 | 03:37pm CETflashread more
2024 Roadpol Safety Days (September 16-22): Series of events to take place in Europe with aim to reduce number of fatal road traffic accidents to zero (from average of 70 per day) on at least one day a year (September 18). European Commission (EC), Michelin among partners of campaign
September 13, 2024 | 03:27pm CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK down by 1.3% in August (vans up to 3.5 tonnes +1.7%; trucks up to 6 tonnes +9.1%)
September 13, 2024 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
European Mobility Week 2024 (September 16-22): 39 countries and 1,605 cities to involve, including Czechia (36 cities), Slovakia (60), Poland (150), Hungary (140), Germany (150), Austria (30), Spain (423), Ukraine (2) and non-European (Argentina, Japan, Peru)
September 11, 2024 | 02:25pm CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 448,600 vehicles to customers in H1, representing increase of 16,400 units/3.8% (Octavia 121,300 cars, +24.1%; Kamiq 61,100, +4.7%; Fabia 56.800, +17.5%; Karoq 53,000, +0.7%; Kodiaq 51,100, -9%; Superb 30,600, -11.5%; Enyaq 29,400, -5.9%; Scala 29,100, -6.2%; Kushaq 8,400, -33.5%; Slavia 7,800, -17.6%). Sales in Europe (380,300, +7.9%) and some Asian countries (Turkey 18,800, +7.4%) grew, India (16,000, -32.6%) and China (7,100, -44.3%) experienced decline. Škoda Auto Group production reached 547,400 vehicles (+2.3%), sales (deliveries to distributors) 547,700 cars (+0.4%)
September 11, 2024 | 02:17pm CETflashread more
IAA Transportation 2024: 1,491 exhibitors (2022: 1,336 companies), including manufacturers of commercial vehicles, buses and cargo bikes (Anadolu Isuzu, ATP Trucks, Bako Motors, BlueBus, BYD, Citroën, CityQ, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Dangel, Duracar, Feidi Motors, Fiat Professional, Ford, Ford Trucks, Hyvia, Iveco, Karsan, Kia, Laplandar, Lojo EV, MAN Truck & Bus, Maxus, OHM EV, Opel, Paul Group, Peugeot, Pilotcar, Quantron, Regis Motors, Renault, Renault Trucks, Riese & Müller, Scania, Terberg, Tesla, Toyota Professional, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volta Trucks/Commercial Vehicles, Volvo Trucks, Wisdom Motor, Zepp.solutions) and suppliers (Addvolt, Air Products, Akkodis, Alcoa, Allison, Alpitronic, Apollo, Aptiv, ARaymond, Ballard, Bär Cargolift, BorgWarner, Bosch, Bridgestone, Carrier, Cascade Drives, Clarios Varta, Continental, Cummins, CVG, Denso, Dhollandia, Donaldson, Dongil, Eaton, Edag, Ekoenergetyka, Elinta Motors, ElringKlinger, Engie Vianeo, E.ON, Erich Jaeger, Eurowag, Evamo, Forvia Faurecia/Hella, FPT Industrial, Freudenberg, Goodyear, Hexagon Purus, Hydro Automotive, Isringhausen, Junge Fahrzeugbau, Kässbohrer, Knorr-Bremse, Kongsberg, Kumho, LG Energy Solution, Linde Engineering, Magna, Mahle, Mann+Hummel, Maxion, Michelin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport, Palfinger, Phillips, Samsung SDI, Schaeffler, Senior Flexonics, Shell, Siemens, Tacema, Tata AutoComp Systems, Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems, Tata Toyo Radiator, TE Connectivity, Technoton, ThyssenKrupp, TotalEnergies, TRF Claims, TÜV Nord Mobilität, Unigasket, Valeo, Voith HysTech, Volvo Penta, ZF), to join mobility, transport/transportation and logistics fair in Hanover, Germany (September 16-22)
September 10, 2024 | 11:42am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData confirmed 2024 global new light-vehicle sales outlook at 88.7 million (+2.2%). While overall environment and volume level remain healthy, any significant near-term increase in demand has been put on hold. There is downside volume risk of approximately 500,000-750,000 units in 2024, Schuster (GlobalData) said
September 10, 2024 | 11:34am CETflashread more
There is nothing to wait for: City of Prague, Czechia launched campaign for climate plan until 2030 (reduce CO2 emissions by 45% compared to 2010). In field of sustainable mobility (reduce CO2 emissions by 25%, dust particles containing nitrogen oxides/NOx, aromatic hydrocarbons), city wants to achieve proposed goals with several projects – renaissance of public transport, popularisation of non-motorised transport, economic tools to motivate drivers, electromobility and other sustainable forms of passenger transport, sustainable air transport. New tramway lines, metro line D, support for train transport, purchase of hybrid and electric buses, development of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure to contribute to clean and low-emission transport network
September 9, 2024 | 01:47pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 27.8% in August (motorcycles -5.9%; buses -42.5%; vans/trucks -32.6%; trailers -8.9%)
September 9, 2024 | 01:37pm CETflashread more
Fabrizio Longo, Audi Brand Director in Italy at Volkswagen Group Italia, died at age of 62
September 9, 2024 | 01:29pm CETflashread more
Porsche Inter Auto CZ: Jan Sedláček became director of Porsche Center Prague (Porsche; until now Michal Kubišta), Porsche Prague-Prosek (Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, VW Commercial Vehicles, Seikel; until now Matyáš Lacina) dealerships on August 1. Joanna Ogórek appointed as new Porsche brand manager in Czechia (Prague, Brno, Ostrava), coming from Porsche Inter Auto Polska (Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, VW Commercial Vehicles dealer in Poland)
September 5, 2024 | 08:58am CETflashread more
New Mobility Congress 2024: PSNM (Polish New Mobility Association, formerly PSPA/Polish Alternative Fuels Association) to hold 5th conference, exhibition on zero-emission transport technologies in Lodz, Poland on September 24-26. Representatives of Tesla, Toyota Norge, Volkswagen Group Polska, Zeekr, Hydroplane.us, Adianano, Ascend Elements, Capchem Poland, Ecubes Technology, Northvolt Poland, POSCO International Poland, Wamtechnik, Worthington Enterprises, Ampeco, Budimex Mobility, Ekoenergetyka, Garo Polska, Hubject, Inbalance Grid, Ionity, Kapsch TrafficCom, Milence, Orlen, QSense, Trafi, Mota-Engil Renewing, Umicore, Wastes Service Group, PwC, TÜV Süd, ING Bank, DPD, FlixBus Polska, InPost, Clean Air Fund, Hynfra, 8 80 Cities, CALSTART Drive to Zero, Smart Freight Centre (SFC), Agora Verkehrswende, ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation), Eucobat, ChargeUp Europe, SEVA, AVERE, E3G, Zero Emission Resource Organisation (ZERO), EIT Urban Mobility, EIT InnoEnergy, EK (European Commission), DG MOVE (EC Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport), COP24 to speak at conference, 57 exhibitors (Daimler Truck, Ford, Hyundai, MAN, Tesla, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, Santander Leasing, Volkswagen Financial Services, Alpitronic, Orlen, Shell, Visa) to join trade fair
September 5, 2024 | 08:49am CETflashread more
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