Poland

On May 10, Volkswagen Group Polska announced that Volkswagen Poznań Foundry will be completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. It is introducing further pro-environmental solutions that enable it to reduce energy and water consumption. At present, it uses 100% renewable sources.

The heat generated in the foundry heats the apartments of thousands of Poznań residents instead of being released into the atmosphere. Thanks to it, the consumption of carbon dioxide is reduced by approximately 3,500 tons.

The foundry also produced one hundred million components. The foundry produces components for electric cars of various brands of the VW group, including all models from the ID family (ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 and ID. Buzz.

Based on Volkswagen Group Polska press release

On May 6, Stellantis announced it plans to expand in-house production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on both mid-size and large vans in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, with an increase in Pro One's hydrogen offerings and solidifying Stellantis' position as the top player in the European commercial vehicle market.

Stellantis Pro One's commercial vehicles excelled in Q1 2024, contributing one-third of Stellantis' net revenues and maintaining the top position in EU30. In BEV sales, Pro One secured a leading 33% market share, with Peugeot leading the charge across the region.

Based on Stellantis press release

On April 23, Daimler Buses announced its partnership with a battery system expert BMZ Poland, a BMZ Holding company, to develop the next generation of e-bus batteries. They will enhance the current technology to create the NMC4 battery, succeeding the NMC3, offering high energy density and long service life. Customers can expect to benefit from these batteries by the mid-2020s.

Daimler Buses is committed to its e-roadmap, with electric city buses in production since 2018, intercity e-buses planned by the mid-2020s, and electrified coaches by 2030. The company aims for local carbon dioxide-neutral models based on batteries or hydrogen across all segments by 2030, initially focusing on Europe and Latin America. By 2039 in Europe, only carbon dioxide-neutral new vehicles will be sold, and by 2030, this will apply to city buses.

Based on Daimler Truck press release