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All-new Hyundai KONA Electric begins production in Czech Republic

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Hyundai Motor has started production for the all-new KONA Electric at its Czech Republic-based plant, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC). During the first year, HMMC intends to manufacture more than 20,000 units of KONA Electric.

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

Baua Electric

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. It will be used as the blueprint for all ZF plants worldwide.

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

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The all-electric, zero-emission M.Vision X is a purpose-built 4-seater mobility vehicle. For example, all of the vehicle’s windows can be switched into a display with various functions. Pure electric drives. Hyundai Mobis unveiled the M.Vision X during an event earlier his year at its R&D heDquarters in Korea.

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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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Electricity-based synthetic fuels are an important and necessary addition to electromobility. We will be able to decarbonize transport faster if we keep all technological possibilities open. Our goal is to agree on uniform standards and a legal framework, to reduce the currently high costs and to increase production capacities.

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ZF has begun delivery of cubiX software for intelligent chassis control

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In the beginning of 2023, the first production vehicles with the new ZF cubiX software have been rolling on the roads: The Lotus Eletre electric SUV from the Geely Group has been delivered to the first customers since February. Further production start-ups of the innovative ZF software will follow from 2023.

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Volkswagen extends production of ID.3 EV to Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden

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3 is the first model in the latest generation that Volkswagen is putting on the road under its global electric offensive. In particular, the function of the location in Dresden as a vehicle collection point is to be expanded, with a specific focus on electric vehicles. Series production of the ID.3

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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, So far, 160 pre-orders have been received from dealers in the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia.