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Traction Battery Watchdog: Devinn (development company with 160 employees in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mladá Boleslav, Czechia; turnover over CZK 250 million/EUR 10 million) developed device for continuous monitoring of internal safety parameters of traction battery during storage and series production of electric vehicles (EVs), allowing continuous monitoring of values and alarm declaration (fire department, SMS, PCO) in case of exceeding limits. Compared to conventional thermal camera monitoring, Watchdog significantly increases time to react to safety risk. First customer is Škoda Auto with its plants in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny, Czechia
October 18, 2024 | 10:49am CETflashread more
Hydrogen Technology/Carbon Capture Expo Europe 2024: More than 800 exhibitors, including 3M, ABB, AGC Chemicals, AIP Automotive, Air Liquide, Air Products, Atlas Copco, BASF, Bibus, Bilfinger, Bosch, ContiTech, Cylinders Holding, Daido Steel, Donaldson, Dräger, DuPont, E.ON Energy Projects, ElringKlinger, Engie, Evonik, Freudenberg, GKN, Henkel, Hexagon Purus, Honeywell, Horiba, Ingersoll Rand, Kamax Automotive, Kawasaki Gas Turbine, Kyocera AVX Components, Linde Engineering, MAN Energy Solutions, Mann+Hummel, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsui, Nippon, Parker Hannifin, Rheinmetall, Röchling, Schaeffler, Schneider Electric, Senior Flexonics, SIAD, Siemens, Sumitomo, SVÚM, ThyssenKrupp Automation Engineering, Toyota Motor Europe, Toyota Tsusho, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, TÜV Nord, TÜV Süd and Voestalpine, to join exhibition on technologies for hydrogen, fuel cell and CCUS/CCS (carbon/CO2 capture, utilisation & storage) industry in Hamburg, Germany (October 23-24)
October 18, 2024 | 10:38am CETflashread more
Battery Value Chain as Opportunity: Czech Battery Cluster (ČBK), Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC), CzechInvest to hold in Prague on October 21 seminar on comprehensive view of battery ecosystem in Czechia. Event connects Czech universities, state administration, private sector with aim of strengthening cooperation in field of production, recycling, use of batteries. Representatives of Zebra Group, REMA Battery, Kovohutě Příbram, H Test (Htest), EcoTech Hub, Czech E-mobility Platform, VŠCHT, UCEEB ČVUT to speak at seminar
October 17, 2024 | 08:50am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 7.1% in Q3, by 2.8% to 6.52 million in Q1-3 (VW -6.6%, -2.5%; Škoda +6%, +4.5%; SEAT+Cupra -4.4%, +7.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -11.8%, +3.6%; Audi -16%, -10.9%; Bentley -35.6%, -26.6%; Lamborghini +18.7%, +8.6%; Porsche -7%, -6.9%; MAN -29.4%, -18%; VW Truck & Bus +28.4%, +20.5%; Scania +1.6%, +9.3%; International Motors/Navistar +40.5%, -2.1%). Competitive situation in China is particularly intense (Q1-3: -232,500), which is main reason for global decline in our deliveries (-191,100), Schubert said. Sales excluding China up by 0.9% (+41,400) to 4.47 million units
October 17, 2024 | 08:42am CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) stopped accepting applications for Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs) on October 14 at 2:30pm, as allocated resources (CZK 1.95 billion/EUR 79 million for BEVs/FCEVs, chargers) were used up in almost seven months (30 weeks, March 18 – October 14). Support for electromobility continues in coal regions of Czechia (Moravian-Silesian Region, Ústí Region, Karlovy Vary Region), where NRB provides interest-free loans to small and medium-sized entrepreneurs as part of Transformation programme (CZK 500,000 to 100 million/EUR 20,000 to 4 million, maturity up to 10 years) for purchase of electric vehicles intended for delivery, service and other similar purposes
October 17, 2024 | 08:31am CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,631 electric vehicles, 2,427 charging stations in Czechia during more than six and half months (29 weeks, March 18 – October 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). Of total volume of allocated resources (CZK 1.95 billion/EUR 79 million for BEVs/FCEVs, chargers), 90% (CZK 1.75 billion/EUR 70 million) currently reserved, NRB paid out CZK 298 million (EUR 11.8 million) so far
October 16, 2024 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto ended production of batteries for plug-in hybrids of Volkswagen Group (536,433 batteries for Škoda Octavia, Superb, VW Arteon, Passat, Golf, Tiguan, Multivan, Audi A3, Q3, Q4, SEAT/Cupra Leon, Formentor, Tarraco in 2019-2024; daily production capacity of 850-900 units) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia in April, production of second generation of batteries with higher capacity and range of over 100 km (for PHEVs including Škoda Superb iV, Kodiaq iV) taken over by Volkswagen plant in Braunschweig, Germany. In released hall, Škoda Auto to install 3rd line for high-voltage traction batteries for battery electric vehicles (MEB+, assembly from cells using Cell-to-Pack technology), complementing adjacent 2 lines (GS3.1+GS3.2, MEB, assembly from LG and CATL modules, daily capacity 1520/1020+500 units for BEVs including Škoda Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, VW ID.4, ID.5, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Ford Explorer)
October 15, 2024 | 03:21pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,468 electric vehicles in Czechia during six and half months (29 weeks, March 18 – October 3) 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 (2,449 vehicles), followed by Volvo (503), Volkswagen (472), Škoda (444), BMW (273), MG (255), Hyundai (142), Mercedes (140), Kia (100), SsangYong (91), Toyota (87), Renault (76), Ford (62), BYD (55), Dacia (52), Peugeot (43), Citroën (40), Fiat (40), Mini (35) and others (168)
October 15, 2024 | 03:04pm CETflashread more
ESG: Tesa (Beiersdorf Group; manufacturer of adhesive tapes, other products for automotive industry, other industries with 5,200 employees in Germany, Italy, China, USA, Vietnam; more than 130 tapes for electric cars; sales of EUR 1.7 billion in 2023) started preparing with Hamburger Energienetze (formerly Gasnetz Hamburg) connection of plant in Hamburg-Hausbruch, Germany (500 employees) to hydrogen network HH-WIN (Hamburger Wassertsund-Industrie-Netz/Hamburg Hydrogen Industrial Network) with aim of manufacturing first adhesive tapes using green hydrogen in 2027, save around 6,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions caused by production each year, completely replace natural gas by 2030. Company to invest approximately EUR 300 million in decarbonization in coming years to achieve climate-neutral production by 2030 (2023: -38% compared to 2018), reduce indirect supply chain emissions by at least 20% (2023: -15%). Since 2020, Tesa has been purchasing 100% of electricity from renewable sources and is increasingly relying on its own production by building photovoltaic (PV) power plants, latest solar park in Offenburg, Germany to cover around 25% of site's electricity requirements from 2025
October 14, 2024 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 40,000 units from 11.51 million (-0.4%) to 11.47 million (-0.8%)
October 14, 2024 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont, Driverama) sold 9,266 used vehicles in September, 29,271 units in Q3 (+11%), record 83,219 cars and vans in Q1-3 (+11%; HEVs +73%, 602 BEVs +166%). Group currently sells over 320 vehicles per day, expecting to sell up to 110,000 cars in 2024 (+12%) based on current trend
October 14, 2024 | 02:47pm CETflashread more
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Swell gained several new customers, another carmaker as well
December 11, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalRecord year 2011, outlook until 2015, growth in new orders, the dominant client Skoda Auto, a shift from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to Tier 1 projects...
read moreSwell expanded its development centre in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe size of an extension in Horice, its utilization, new technologies, a shift to larger units, HR plan, currently demanded positions...
read moreCzech carmakers, parts producers and universities begin to use 3D printing
October 31, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginalManufacturer of 3D printers Stratasys, Czech distributor and its clients, the possibility of products, reduction of industrial dependence on China, the outlook of Boston Consulting Group...
read moreVVA 2012: Swell holds workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 29, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe fifth year of the event will deal with the construction of automobile parts and cars. Representatives of Skoda Auto, Mecas Esi, Ricardo, MBtech and universities will be speaking at the conference...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 17, 2012 | 12:46am CEToriginalIt is the ninth year of this professional event. Speakers from associations, carmakers, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2012: Conference on automotive design to be held in Prague
October 14, 2012 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe speakers will include designers from Porsche, Jaguar, Dassault or Materialise. A follow-up workshop has three sections, one to be led by experts from MBtech. Details, partners, 3D printing...
read moreMBtech CEO Werner Kropsbauer left the company
June 21, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIts president Hartmut Tresp will stay there on a non-executive post, Christoph Schmidt-Arnold will be the CFO. New head of MBtech, a new logo...
read moreSwell began to test water resistance of automotive components
April 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalDetails of coverage test IPX9K, accreditation of new activities in the testing shop, vacant job opportunities, customers...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2012: MBtech organizes Open Days in Czech Rep on April 18
April 10, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalTechnology centres of MBtech Bohemia in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav will be open to potential employees and customers...
read moreDaimler sold majority stake in MBtech to AKKA Technologies
December 8, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalGates to other clients are thus opening for MBtech and a road to new territories is opening for AKKA Technologies. Details...
read moreVVA 2011: Swell to hold workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 26, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe event will deal with numerical simulations and testing in the development cycle of an automobile. The workshop will have the following speakers...
read moreMBtech became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
October 21, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginalThe company wants to expand relations with Czech customers, get more contacts and participate in the development of the local automotive industry...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 20, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginalThis is the eighth year of the professional event. Speakers from associations, OEMs, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreMBtech opened branch in Hungary
August 9, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe company has thus expanded its presence in CEE, where it is established in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey. Location, major tasks in connection with the expansion of Daimler...
read moreDaimler wants to improve perception of Mercedes-Benz brand in Czech Rep, launched long-term campaign
July 19, 2011 | 03:15am CEToriginalActivities in the development, production and sales, the most common myths, promotion of its campaign by Mytyfakta.cz, advertising in the media and on Facebook...
read moreCzech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July
June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCzech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
read moreMBtech plans further expansion, looking for professionals also in Czech Rep
April 15, 2011 | 12:07am CEToriginalCzech representation, MBtech Bohemia is holding Engineering Day for prospective employees and customers in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav on April 21...
read moreWolfram Motz became new head of MBtech in Czech Rep
April 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalHe replaced Hartmut Tresp in leading of MBtech Bohemia, who held the position temporarily. The career of Motz...
read moreBrano Group entered China, expanding in Czech Rep and strengthening development
April 4, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginalThe new joint venture in the Czech Republic, investment in R&D in 2011, new development projects: Li-ion battery and an active suspension of front hood, further orders...
read moreSwell began to perform vibration tests at extreme temperatures
November 3, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginalThe company extended the technological equipment of the development test-room and will soon put a temperature chamber into operation, which can develop the temperature for the surroundings...
read moreVVA 2010: Swell holding conference on car prototypes in Hradec Kralove in mid November
October 26, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe event is called Prototypes: From Virtuality to Reality. Experience with specific projects and innovations in the field will be presented by...
read moreCzech manufacturer of machinery for carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers, Novapol is bankrupt
August 31, 2010 | 03:02am CEToriginalThe reason is the indebtedness of the company and inability to meet its obligations. Creditors, financial results, customers, plant in Horovice...
read moreMoravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster preparing two other testing laboratories
June 15, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginalThese will be added to the current two - a noise and a heat one. The cluster also extended member base of two new companies in April…
read moreSwell postponed plans to extent development centre in Horice
February 11, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company, which provides complete development and testing services for the automotive industry, has spare capacities at present...
read moreVVA 2009: Swell holding workshop on cars framework in Hradec Kralove on November 5
October 26, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalThe event is called The Alternative Approaches in Car Framework. Experience with particular projects and news in the field of car construction will be presented by…
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