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EEB report finds only Belgium and Slovakia on track to meet EU air pollution targets

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The EEB report— National Air Pollution Control Programmes: analysis and suggestions for the way forward —sheds light on progress by member states towards compliance with the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, which aims to halve the impact of air pollution on people health by 2030.

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

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Adaptive lighting technology. T company, which in addition to Hyundai and Kia also supplies components to other well-known automotive carmakers in North America and Asia, will be presenting the latest technology solutions in the following areas: Hydrogen-electric powertrains. Autonomous driving. Pure electric drives. High-performance radar.

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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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The system allows electric vehicles to be charged quickly and flexibly, and dealers can also use the stored electricity for the lighting and air-conditioning in their showrooms and workshops. So far, 160 pre-orders have been received from dealers in the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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g CO 2 /km) and Slovakia (169.7 It also varied across countries: smaller vehicles were sold in Bulgaria and Cyprus ( 1 955 kg) in Slovakia, Finland and Czech Republic. Average emissions were highest in Germany (173.4 g CO 2 /km), the Czech Republic (170.0 g CO 2 /km).

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased again in 2019

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Average emissions were highest in Slovakia (174.3 Lighter vehicles were registered in and Cyprus, Bulgaria and Portugal (average mass 2 000 kg) in Iceland, Slovakia, Norway and Finland. g CO 2 /km), Germany (172.0 g CO 2 /km) and the Czech Republic (171.8 g CO 2 /km). Testing vehicle emissions. Testing vehicle emissions.

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New Gen 3 Ceed first Kia sold in Europe to offer level-two autonomy Lane Following Assist technology; new Kappa turbo, U3 diesel

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It will be manufactured at the brand’s production facility in Žilina, Slovakia, alongside the Kia Sportage and Kia Venga. Standard technologies include full Bluetooth smartphone integration, as well as automatic lights and keyless entry. Available with a choice of power outputs (115 and 136ps), the new 1.6-liter liter T-GDi and 1.6-liter

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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These platforms give greater manufacturing flexibility and a more robust implementation, as well as achieving a very light, functional, safe body with enormous structural rigidity. The Ibiza, the Arona and the Leon are produced at the SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain, while the Mii Ecofuel is manufactured at the Bratislava plant in Slovakia.