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ZF opens first zero-emission factory in Klasterec, Czech Republic – ET Auto

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One of the primary challenges is to convert the existing ZF plants around the world so that they can be operated with climate-neutral energy from now on. At the production site for power electronics in Klasterec in the Czech Republic, ZF is opening its first zero- emission factory after a renovation period of just under a year and a half.

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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. In partnership with the Czech technology company IBG ?esko, Following a successful pilot project in Prague, the energy storage units are now available to ŠKODA contract dealers.

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Czech government, ?EZ sign MOU on $2.4B, 40GWh gigafactory; ?EZ lithium mine project progressing

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The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and majority state-owned energy group ?EZ Electromobility is a reality and it is very important that one or more battery cell factories are established in our country in the Czech Republic. —Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlí?ek.

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Volkswagen starts operation of $22M North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga

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These insights are crucial know-how, as battery technologies continue to improve in terms of energy density, weight and cost, and shape the characteristics of an electric vehicle. This unique machine allows for extreme vibration tests to simulate one average year of driving (15,000 km or about 9,321 mi) in just one week.

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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium

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The Fast-E project, co-financed by the European Union and nine companies, has officially launched , with the objective of installing 241 fast-charging charging stations in Germany and 37 in Belgium. A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations.

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ZF’s first zero-emission factory is model plant for global production network | Autocar Professional

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ZF has opened its first zero-emission factory at the production site for power electronics in Klášterec in the Czech Republic, after a renovation period of just under a year and a half. One of the primary challenges is to convert existing ZF plants around the world so that they can be operated with climate-neutral energy from now on.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

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Beyond existing BEV production facilities centered in Korea and the Czech Republic, Hyundai plans to expand its BEV manufacturing bases gradually, starting with an Indonesian plant that recently started operation. Through the cell-to-pack system, the new architecture can secure sufficient energy density and shorten charging time.

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