Croatia, Industrial, Market and Production

Rimac Technology enters stationary energy storage systems market with launch of Rimac Energy

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MAY 6, 2023

Rimac Technology is entering the stationary Energy Storage Systems (ESS) market with the launch of Rimac Energy. High volume ESS production shall begin in 2025 at the Rimac Campus in Croatia, scaling to more than 10GWh of annual production. All products are fully designed, developed, and produced in Europe.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Energy Croatia Market

Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

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JULY 2, 2019

Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. Global automotive producers have shifted production towards CEE countries from Western Europe.

Croatia

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Clariant concludes testing of conversion of miscanthus biomass into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

The miscanthus biomass was harvested and baled at the INA demonstration site in Croatia in February this year and shipped for processing to Clariant’s pre-commercial sunliquid plant in Straubing, Germany for conversion into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol.

Conversion

Conversion Croatia Romania Commercial

EEA: 3/4 of EU urban population exposed to toxic air as governments fail to cut emissions

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

They know what needs to be done to improve air quality: cleaner energy and industrial production, greener and smarter transport, and sustainable farming. —Margherita Tolotto, Senior Policy Officer for Air and Noise at the European Environmental Bureau.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Romania Emissions Bulgaria

Hyundai Motor Group to invest €80M in Rimac; collaborating on high-performance EV and FCEV prototypes by 2020

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MAY 15, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group and Rimac Automobili (Rimac) announced a strategic partnership aimed to strengthen the Group’s efforts to lead the high-performance electrified vehicle market and enhance its status as a game changer in Clean Mobility. Rimac is an innovative company with outstanding capabilities in high-performance electric vehicles.

Hyundai

Hyundai 2020 Motor Motors

Europe’s auto suppliers reach the end of the road – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MAY 6, 2024

Production of the car component at the town of Gifhorn will end in 2027 and move to Croatia, the Czech Republic and Wales to keep the costs “competitive”, according to Continental, which will cut about 7,000 jobs worldwide. “That’s not the case in production.”

Auto

Auto Czech Republic Germany Croatia

Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

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JULY 6, 2021

The joint venture will have its headquarters in Zagreb (Croatia) and is scheduled to be established in the fourth quarter of 2021. Bugatti is contributing a tradition-rich brand, iconic products, a loyal customer base and a global dealer organisation to the joint venture. —Oliver Blum.

Porsche

Porsche Croatia Financing Electric

Wärtsilä enters into licence agreement with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel Engine Co. Ltd for manufacture of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China

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JULY 21, 2011

With the shipbuilding industry increasingly concentrated in Asia, the local manufacture of Wärtsilä’s marine engines is a key element in the company’s growth strategy. Established in 2008, the company has advanced production, testing and workshop facilities making it a strong partner for Wärtsilä in targeting the Chinese shipbuilding market.

Mariner

Mariner Engine Manufacturer China

TTTech Auto establishes Car.OS unit and expands company structure

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

TTTech Auto—a provider of software and hardware platforms for automated driving and beyond, applicable in series production programs—has expanded its development scope and altered its structure based on three distinct pillars. TTTech Auto appointed industry expert Matthias Rudolph as Senior Vice President of the Car.OS

Auto

Auto Companies Herzegovina Bosnia

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We will work together to overcome strategic, political, and technical barriers, accelerate the production of zero emission vehicles and increase economies of scale, to make the transition faster, lower cost, and easier for everyone. The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. —COP 26 Declaration.

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic El Salvador Emissions Cape Verde

American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

The event brought together technical experts from industry, government, and other stakeholders to compare and discuss standardization priorities for electric vehicles (EVs) outlined in the October 2011 Report of the CEN-CENELEC Focus Group on European Electro-Mobility and the April 2012 Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles – Version 1.0,

Standards

Standards Electric Vehicles Vehicles Grid

A new way out for domestic and foreign enterprises, charging pile and outdoor advertising

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 14, 2022

ChargeEuropa, a foreign company specializing in electric vehicle charging networks, also sensed the potential of charging pile advertising, and deployed electric vehicle charging advertising piles in Poland and Croatia. The construction of charging stations in Poland and Croatia is still in its infancy.

Charging

Charging Croatia Poland Environment

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Of those, charging infrastructure was the best predictor of a country’s EV market share. Financial incentives by country and corresponding EV market share for 2012. National charging infrastructure by country and corresponding EV market share for 2012. Source: Sierzchula et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Sierzchula et al.

Czech Republic

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Rimac Technology enters stationary energy storage systems market with launch of Rimac Energy

Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

Clariant concludes testing of conversion of miscanthus biomass into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol

EEA: 3/4 of EU urban population exposed to toxic air as governments fail to cut emissions

Hyundai Motor Group to invest €80M in Rimac; collaborating on high-performance EV and FCEV prototypes by 2020

Europe’s auto suppliers reach the end of the road – ET Auto

Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

Wärtsilä enters into licence agreement with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel Engine Co. Ltd for manufacture of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China

TTTech Auto establishes Car.OS unit and expands company structure

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

A new way out for domestic and foreign enterprises, charging pile and outdoor advertising

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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