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

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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. controls the mineral exploration licenses awarded by the Czech State over the Cínovec Lithium/Tin Project. EZ fully owns the largest Czech mining company (SD) covering 65% of ?EZ’s

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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. Any electricity that isn’t generated internally is purchased from renewable sources – mainly wind and hydroelectric power.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. For instance, the LPG-powered Chevrolet Matiz S 0.8, In 2009, Chevrolet will further expand its LPG product range throughout Europe.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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To extend the driving range further, Hyundai Motor intends to implement technology that enables battery charging and discharging while driving, utilizing an independent power bank. The company is currently producing EVs in this way at its plants in the US, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and India.

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SEAT introducing natural gas Mii Ecofuel with 79 g/km CO2

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In the CNG variant, the compact power unit generates its 68 PS at 6,200 rpm. Fine particulates or soot are not emitted at all, although unburnt residual methane has to be converted by the catalyst. For this reason, the catalytic converter is equipped with slightly different precious metals.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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In the LF Hybrid, this engine produces a maximum power of 118 kW/160 hp and is linked to an automatic Eaton six-speed gearbox (Autoshift). In addition to the battery pack, DAF hybrid technology consists of a current transformer that converts the alternating current supplied by the generator to direct current for the batteries.

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