Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2021

In 2019, Kia established a system to replace all power used in its production plant in Žilina, Slovakia with renewable energy. Hyundai Mobis made a full switch to renewable energy sources in its Slovakia and Sweden operations earlier this year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2016

A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations. Renault sells more electric vehicles in Europe than any other car manufacturer and had a market share of more than 23% in 2015.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hydro’s majority-owned Slovalco aluminum facility in Slovakia has decided to close the primary aluminum production at the plant. Slovakia has not implemented competitive EU CO 2 compensation framework. The closure will be completed by the end of September 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2019

Manufacturers will have to reduce emissions of their fleet significantly to meet the upcoming 2020 and 2021 targets. Moreover, the market penetration of zero- and low-emission vehicles, including electric cars, remained slow in 2018. The market share of gasoline vehicles also increased, constituting 3.6% g CO 2 /km. g CO 2 /km).

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Kia’s local outfit explains: “Kia Australia is keen to expand our product portfolio with as many EVs as possible, if they are appropriate for our local market. READ MORE: First look! Futuristic new electric Kia PV5 van and people-mover shapes up and gets radical to tackle Volkswagen ID. ” 2025 Kia EV2 Concept interior.

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Green Car Congress

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. This will enable it to meet rising demand for gasoline engines on entry-level vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

In addition, vehicle production plants throughout the world such as those at Pamplona in Spain, Palmela in Portugal and Bratislava in Slovakia are preparing for the production of further MQB vehicles. Ground-breaking, market-oriented SUV projects are planned for plants in Mexico, the USA, South America and Russia. billion (US$1.8

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In Slovakia, production at the Slovalco smelter (owned by Norsk Hydro) will be reduced to 60% of its capacity (down from 80%). However, it will continue to re-smelt aluminum for its clients in the pharmaceutical and food industry.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2022

I’ve followed the European electric car and EV charger market for a decade. Nonetheless, I was shocked to see the figure that just came out from an EU EV charging analysis conducted by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) — “half of all charging points for electric […].

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Green Car Congress

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 It will be manufactured at the brand’s production facility in Žilina, Slovakia, alongside the Kia Sportage and Kia Venga. In 2006, Kia’s share of the European market was around 1.5%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). With this development, Kia becomes the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its full model line-up.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

02 September 2024 Read next How have Europe’s largest used-car markets performed in the first half of 2024? 28 August 2024 The EU new-car market grew marginally in July, driven by strong hybrid growth as other popular powertrains struggled. The EU new-car market reached a total of 852,051 registrations in July, a 0.2%

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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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2025

After revealing three new mass-market EV models, the EV3, EV4, and EV5, in October 2023, the Korean automaker is preparing to launch a fourth. Depending on the market, its expected to start at around $30,000 to $40,000 as a potential Tesla Model 3 challenger. Kia confirms EV2 will launch in January 2026 Kia is on an EV launch spree.

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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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

By transferring the production of the new-generation Superb from Kvasiny to Bratislava, Slovakia, the Czech carmaker has created additional capacity at Kvasiny to manufacture the successful Kodiaq and Karoq SUV models. Countless hours have gone into the thorough preparations for the production launch.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

28 February 2025 Read next Launch Report: Audi Q6 e-tron provides an important first 27 February 2025 Read next BEV boost despite EU new-car market slump as emissions regulations begin 26 February 2025 Read next Which brand won the battle for Chinas EV market? Meanwhile, the bigger battery provides 630km.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2025

14 April 2025 Read next Used LCV market buoyant as new van sales struggle 14 April 2025 Read next The Automotive Update: UK government steps up support of EV industry 11 April 2025 Global deliveries of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) continued to grow in February. of the market, up 1.1pp. market share.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2025

2024 Polestar 2 single motor And while the current Polestar 2 is assembled in China, Autocar reports that the new version will be built in Europe, likely at parent company Geely’s new plant in Slovakia. trade policies that penalize China-manufactured EVs. Polestar hasn’t said exactly when that SUV will arrive.

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