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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 EZ signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the construction of a gigafactory for battery cells for electric vehicles. controls the mineral exploration licenses awarded by the Czech State over the Cínovec Lithium/Tin Project.

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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.

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Volkswagen starts operation of $22M North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga

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Volkswagen of America (VWoA) opened its Battery Engineering Lab (BEL) in Chattanooga, to test and optimize batteries for all electric vehicles in the American marketplace. 4 SUV in 2022, including dedicated facilities for vehicle and battery pack assembly.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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The installation of HPC charging stations directly on the major thoroughfares will make electromobility significantly more convenient and the charging capacity of up to 350 kW is expected to reduce the waiting time for customers to a minimum.

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Teijin joins AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology

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The network is launching one of their many joint projects today—an eight-month project to develop and manufacture multi-material battery enclosures for electric vehicles. CSP’s French operation is installing a new sheet molding compound line. of Czech Republic.

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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 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.

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