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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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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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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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Bosch to begin developing electrolyzer components; €500M investment by end of decade

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In light of energy diversification, the move away from fossil fuels, and the need to reduce CO 2 emissions, demand for green hydrogen is growing rapidly—not only in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate. jovice (Czech Republic).

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Hyundai to launch a new electric mini-SUV at €20K

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That too suggests that the electric version will be produced in the Czech Republic alongside the electric Kona, which starts in Germany at a pricier €36,400. Photo credits: Hyundai If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels. Get started here.

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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Skoda has partnered with IBG Cesko a Czech-based technology company that will develop the system. The power hubs will provide energy to power the showrooms, workshop buildings and the charging infrastructure for customer cars. It comes with three different battery sizes which have a quick charging option.