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ACEA launches Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub with leading regional associations
On July 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Hub).
The Hub strengthens cooperation between ACEA and national automotive as

Brembo develops low-emission braking system in RE-BREATH project
Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) has joined the RE-BREATH (REduction of Brake WeaR Emissions in Transport Sector) project to reduce non-exhaust particulate emissions from braking systems in urban fleets.
Under the project, funded by the European Commission’s LIFE Programme, Brembo developed an innovative low-emission braking s

Volkswagen Slovakia to halt production in Bratislava and Martin plant for summer break
On July 10, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it will pause car production at its Bratislava plant for 3 weeks and stop production of transmissions and chassis parts at its Martin plant for 2 weeks. These planned shutdowns are part of the company’s usual summer break for employees, along with scheduled maintenance a

Volkswagen ships PPE differential for electric drives from Martin, Slovakia plant
On July 4, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it is shipping PPE differential for electric drives from the Martin plant to Audi Hungaria in Győr, where it is being installed in drives designed for the purely electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 models. Volkswagen has invested EUR 46 million in the production of the PPE
Volvo Cars partners with Polestar to jointly develop Polestar 7 at Kosice Plant in Slovakia
On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia.
The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the sec

Kia Slovakia to upgrade body shop with Rockwell Automation’s servo technologies
On July 2, Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and digital transformation company, announced that Kia Slovakia will upgrade parts of its body shop using Rockwell’s latest servo technologies.
The body shop lifters use servo motors and drives to lift and position key car parts during the production of Kia’s C

Vodafone IoT expands its ‘Internet in the Car’ service to Slovakia
On June 25, Vodafone IoT announced the expansion of its ‘Internet in the Car’ service to Slovakia, extending the number of countries where motor manufacturers can offer vehicles with reliable, secure, and compliant in-car internet access to 33.
The service combines Vodafone IoT’s Global Managed Internet of Things (Io
Slovakia launches tender for ultra-fast EV charging network
On May 7, MH Invest, a state-owned company under Slovakia’s Ministry of Economy, launched a public tender to find companies to build and run a network of ultra-fast EV charging stations. This move supports Slovakia’s push for greener transport and better charging infrastructure.
The plan includes 35 charging parks wi
Slovakia to build network of ultra-fast charging stations in trans-European transport network
On March 5, the Slovak Government approved the beneficiary for the project to build a national network of ultra-fast charging stations (UFC) for electric vehicles. The project aims to increase the availability of charging points for electric vehicles along motorways and expressways within the Trans-European Transport
CHROPYNSKA Group, Czech Republic partners with Volvo Cars to launch EV battery tray production in Slovakia
On March 3, CHROPYNSKA Group partnered with Volvo Cars to launch the Volvo GPA VCK Battery Plant Battery Tray V326 project at Volvo Cars’ Košice Valaliky plant in Slovakia.
The partnership ensures a smooth production line launch, meeting the high standards of both companies in innovation, safety, and sustainability.
Gotion High-tech exhibits mobile charging vehicle in Slovakia
Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-tech) exhibited an intelligent mobile charging vehicle in Slovakia.
Integrating energy storage and charging functions, the intelligent mobile charging vehicle can move flexibly and be operational immediately upon deployment without the need for wiring modification or site renov
MAHLE wins series order for cooling module for megawatt charging stations
MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) has won its first series order for a new cooling module that will be installed in fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles. Series production will start at the end of 2025 at MAHLE’s plant in Námestovo, Slovakia.
The customer is a European cable manufacturer and outfitter of megawatt

InoBat, Slovakia participates in EU-funded SOLIDBAT project
On January 30, InoBat announced that it is participating as a Work Package Leader in the EU-funded SOLIDBAT project for solid-state battery technology. Backed by Horizon Europe, SOLIDBAT focuses on developing high-energy-density batteries with superior safety, durability, and sustainability. As part of this consortiu
JLR announces GBP 65 million investment to expand special paint operations
On January 23, JLR announced an investment of GBP 65 million to expand its special paint facilities globally to meet the growing demand for personalized luxury vehicles and reducing the environmental impact of its carbon-intensive manufacturing processes.
JLR will open new paint facilities in Castle Bromwich, West Mi

Škoda Auto announces global production for 2024, expands operations across key markets
On January 23, Škoda Auto announced that it has produced over 925,000 vehicles globally in 2024, a 4.2% increase from 2023. The company also produced 280,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, over 1 million transmissions and nearly 500,000 engines.
Mladá Boleslav plant prod

InoBat, Slovakia raises EUR 100 million in latest funding round
On December 20, multiple sources reported that Slovakian EV battery maker InoBat has raised EUR 100 million. Other than Gotion High Tech, Slovak sovereign wealth fund, Lilium, IPM Group, Cielo Capital and Bromo Capital participated in this funding.
InoBat specializes in the research, development, manufacture, and pr
Volkswagen Slovakia to close plants for annual holiday with key maintenance activities
On December 18, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it will begin its annual plant-wide holiday on December 23, 2024, due to Christmas. Vehicle production at the Bratislava plant will stop for 3 weeks, while the Martin plant will halt production for 2 weeks.
During the shutdown, over 120 activities, including equipmen

InoBat, Slovakia presents E33B battery cell
On December 9, InoBat presented the E33B cell, the first high-performance European battery cell with a silicon-based anode. It has 326 Wh/kg energy density and 3.5 kW/kg power density. It is UN 38.3 certified, ensuring compliance with global safety and transportation standards. InoBat’s customization teams are curren