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

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By picking Slovakia as the location for its new plant, Volvo Cars is creating a European triangle of manufacturing covering its largest sales region—complementing the Ghent plant (Belgium) in western Europe and the Torslanda plant (Sweden) in northern Europe. The new facility represents an investment of around €1.2

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Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled electric concept M.Vision X at IAA Mobility

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T company, which in addition to Hyundai and Kia also supplies components to other well-known automotive carmakers in North America and Asia, will be presenting the latest technology solutions in the following areas: Hydrogen-electric powertrains. In addition, Hyundai Mobis operates a winter test facility in Arjeplog, Sweden.

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EIA: US, Qatar and Russia provided almost 70% of liquefied natural gas received in Europe in 2021

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In 2021, a large share of Europe’s supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) originated in the United States, Qatar, and Russia. In January 2022, the United States supplied more than half of all LNG imports into Europe for the month. Supply challenges in the European market have led to rising regional prices for natural gas.

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Tritium Veefil-RT 50 kW fast chargers chosen for EV and V2G research project in Slovakia

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As part of a research project into e-mobility and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) charging in Slovakia, a Tritium Veefil-RT 50kW DC fast charger has been installed at the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava.

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Bratislava orders 4 Solaris hydrogen buses; Solaris signs contract for 2,000th e-bus

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These buses will be the first hydrogen buses in Slovakia. The hydrogen system also features auxiliary devices, for instance to supply hydrogen and air at an adequate pressure to recirculate hydrogen that has not been used up, and also to maintain a proper and stable temperature of the fuel cells during operation.

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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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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. Kia is also working with its suppliers to reduce carbon emissions from the parts supply stage.

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Hyundai’s supplier is building a new EV parts plant in Slovakia to conquer European market

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Hyundai Motor Group’s supplier, Hyundai Mobis , is investing around $256 million (350 billion won) in building new plants in Slovakia for EV parts. Hyundai Mobis, the “parts and service” unit for Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia and Genesis), is the world’s fifth-largest auto parts maker.