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Hyundai to start Europe expansion with Czech Republic plant

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Hyundai will start its European expansion with its plant in the Czech Republic. The manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic is Hyundai’s only base in Europe capable of manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs). Hyundai is one of the automakers surviving the current slowdown in the EV market relatively well.

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BMW Group presenting first two track sections for autonomous driving at new site in Sokolov, Czech Republic

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The Group is presenting the first two track sections for testing autonomous vehicles and assistance systems at the new BMW Group Future Mobility Center in Sokolov, the Czech Republic. At the new test site, the BMW Group will continue to advance electrification, digitalization and automated driving.

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Hyundai sees Europe as a ‘battleground’ for EVs and wants its share of the market

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Hyundai Motor Group , including Kia and Genesis, is looking to take advantage of Europe’s “battleground” with plans to expand in the world’s second-largest EV market. With its Czech Republic plant and new low-cost EVs at the heart of its expansion, Hyundai aims to play a more prominent role in Europe.

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Czech transit operator signs agreement for up to 20 Solaris hydrogen buses

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This is the first contract for hydrogen buses in the Czech Republic, however, it is not the first collaboration between the bus maker and the city of Ústí nad Labem. This group of countries has now been joined by the Czech Republic.

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A123 Systems opening new manufacturing facility in Czech Republic; support for increasing volume of 12V and 48V Li-ion systems

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Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems is expanding its operations in Europe by opening a new manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic city of Ostrava. The opening of the new facility is the result of a substantial surge in European market demand for low-voltage automotive products, a strategic focus of A123.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets pushback in Europe, increasing need for ‘international’ version

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The issue only brings forth the importance of Tesla developing what it has recognized as an “international” version of the truck, one that would be more suitable for the market. They say the Cybertruck that was approved in the Czech Republic was able to be driven by “a loophole.” tonnes, or 7,000 pounds.

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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements, invest in SiC manufacturing for growing EV market

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