Manufacturer, Market, Production and Slovakia

Volvo Cars building €1.2B EV manufacturing plant in Slovakia; third in Europe

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JULY 2, 2022

Volvo Cars will build a third manufacturing plant in Europe, positioning the company well to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars and capture future growth potential. million cars by mid-decade, which it aims to meet with a global manufacturing footprint spanning Europe, the US and Asia.

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Magna opening Slovakia plant for ADAS and electrification systems

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APRIL 22, 2022

Magna is expanding its ADAS and electrification footprint with the opening of a new plant in Kechnec, Slovakia. Covering an area of approximately 22,000 square meters, the facility is expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year with plans to hire 100 employees initially in time for start of production.

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Hydro’s Slovalco plant to halt primary aluminum production due to high electricity prices

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AUGUST 18, 2022

Hydro’s majority-owned Slovalco aluminum facility in Slovakia has decided to close the primary aluminum production at the plant. The decision to terminate primary aluminum production at Slovalco comes in response to adverse framework conditions and high electricity prices, which show no signs of improvement in the short term.

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Rio Tinto and InoBat partner to explore full life-cycle lithium battery initiative

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MAY 26, 2021

Rio Tinto and InoBat, a European battery technology and manufacturing company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to accelerate the establishment of a “cradle-to-cradle” battery manufacturing and recycling value chain in Serbia.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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JULY 7, 2021

The Group is considering various ways to procure renewable energy such as self-production through solar panels, power purchase agreements (PPA) with wind and solar energy producers, as well as purchase through Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) ‘Green Premium’ program.

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Hyundai Renewable Climate Slovakia

EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

18 September 2024 Read next Tesla and BYD do battle in July’s global EV market 17 September 2024 EU new-car registrations declined sharply in August, marking their biggest drop since April 2022. Recording 643,637 registrations , the EU new-car market shrank by 18.3% The big five markets had contrasting fortunes in this period.

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Amara Raja Energy & Mobility signs technical licensing agreement with GIB Energy for LFP cell production – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

The collaboration is expected to enhance Amara Raja’s product offering, drive innovation, and secure a strong market position in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd (ARE&M), a prominent battery manufacturer in India, has inked a technical licensing agreement with GIB EnergyX Slovakia s.r.o.,

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Skoda begins production of second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Skoda Auto has launched series production of the second-generation Kodiaq, its SUV flagship model, at the plant in Kvasiny, Czech Republic on January 17. In preparation, the company has made considerable investments into modernising both the production line and welding shop.

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PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

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MAY 25, 2016

For strategic reasons, PSA Group will manufacture the main electric powertrain components in France, signalling its determination to develop high-tech operations in profitable niche markets. Earlier post.). This will enable it to meet rising demand for gasoline engines on entry-level vehicles.

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3-year, $75.7M eRamp power electronics research project launches at Infineon

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APRIL 2, 2014

The three-year research project “eRamp”, intended to strengthen and expand Germany and Europe as centers of expertise for the manufacture of power electronics, launched at Infineon Technologies in Dresden. Infineon, a global market leader in power semiconductors, is leading the €55-million (US$75.7-million) million) project.

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Austria Power Powered Slovakia

Credendo: European aluminum sector in a critical situation

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

It is strong demand and, above all, the drop in production in Europe and China that is pushing prices up, while aluminum inventories are historically low. Production mainly dropped because energy prices have risen sharply in 2021. Either they close their smelters or they reduce their production, even if it means producing at a loss.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As the Group announced earlier ( earlier post ), the Zwickau site is being remodeled for the launch in 2020 of the first series production of electric vehicles on the MEB platform (the I.D. This will lay a key foundation for the electrification and hybridization of the Group’s product portfolio. will be about 100,000 vehicles.

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New Gen 3 Ceed first Kia sold in Europe to offer level-two autonomy Lane Following Assist technology; new Kappa turbo, U3 diesel

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Since the first-generation Kia cee’d started production at Kia’s new Slovakian manufacturing facility in December 2006, more than 1.28 More than 640,000 of the second-generation model have been built since production began in 2012. In 2006, Kia’s share of the European market was around 1.5%.

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Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production and vehicle use through to disposal of waste. Achieving full electrification in major markets by 2040. By 2045, Kia plans to reduce 97% of the company’s 2019 level of carbon emissions.

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Volvo Cars building €1.2B EV manufacturing plant in Slovakia; third in Europe

Magna opening Slovakia plant for ADAS and electrification systems

Hydro’s Slovalco plant to halt primary aluminum production due to high electricity prices

Rio Tinto and InoBat partner to explore full life-cycle lithium battery initiative

Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility signs technical licensing agreement with GIB Energy for LFP cell production – ET Auto

Skoda begins production of second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant | Autocar Professional

PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

3-year, $75.7M eRamp power electronics research project launches at Infineon

Credendo: European aluminum sector in a critical situation

Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

New Gen 3 Ceed first Kia sold in Europe to offer level-two autonomy Lane Following Assist technology; new Kappa turbo, U3 diesel

Kia outlines its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045; full electrification in major markets by 2040, in Europe by 2035

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