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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 g CO 2 /km in 2018. Vans registered in the EU and Iceland in 2018 emitted on average 158.1

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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AYGO was not only Toyota’s first model in the compact city car segment, but also the result of a new joint-venture with PSA, with the cars specifically developed for Europe and produced at the new TPCA (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) factory in Kolin, Czech Republic. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer.

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

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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. The Kodiaq RS, introduced in autumn 2018, marked the first SUV in Skoda’s sporty RS family.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

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After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016 of almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 and in 2018 (by 2.8 g/km more than in 2018. in 2018 to 1.3% The average mass of new cars increased by 30 kg from 2018 to 2019. g CO 2 /km in total). g CO 2 /km).

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Li-ion maker A123 Systems to build HQ complex in Michigan, shrink US cell manufacturing

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The 32-acre company-owned site will house all corporate functions, an engineering center, new laboratory space and a manufacturing plant. This new complex meets future needs by becoming our epicenter of engineering. The new 150,000 square foot campus will replace A123’s leased space in Livonia and Romulus, Michigan.

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EV startup Byton commissions D?rr for paint shop; EcoInCure technology

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Byton is among the early adopters for this technology; Skoda will be the first automotive manufacturer using EcoInCure in its new paint shop in Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic). The Dürr Group is one of the world’s leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with extensive expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. GAZ personnel were trained at Volkswagen and ŠKODA plants in Germany and the Czech Republic, and a new training center was opened at GAZ. TDI engines. engines from the Salzgitter plant in Germany.

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