Budapest’s 1st new Arriva bus showcased on car-free weekend – photos

Budapest’s 1st new Arriva bus showcased on car-free weekend – photos

Photo: FB/BKK Budapest’s newest buses were showcased during the capital’s car-free weekend, the mayor’s office told MTI on Saturday, referencing a social media post by Mayor Gergely Karácsony. “I am proud that, despite government austerity, the vehicle fleet has been renewed at such level in recent years that today there are no high-floor buses on the roads of the capital,” Karácsony said. Photo: FB/Gergely Karácsony Photo: FB/Gergely Karácsony Currently, 30 electric vehicles are w...
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China’s battery giant CATL promises greener future for Hungarian mega-plant – But will it deliver?

China’s battery giant CATL promises greener future for Hungarian mega-plant – But will it deliver?

Source: catl.com Contemporary Amperex Technology Hungary has applied for a modified environmental permit for its battery plant in Debrecen (E Hungary), the Chinese-owned company said on Thursday. CATL Debrecen managing director Matt Shen said the aim of the application was to use more environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient solutions, cutting back on the use of water and energy. He added that operation and monitoring systems at the plant would ensure compliance with the strictest Hungarian...
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China-backed electric vehicle testing centre could be established in Hungary

China-backed electric vehicle testing centre could be established in Hungary

Daily News Hungary July 10, 2025 News To Go The ZalaZONE Automotive Test Track. Illustration. Photo: MTI/Katona Tibor Hungary and China could set up a centre for developing, testing and certifying new energy vehicles and their energy storage systems in Zalaegerszeg (W Hungary), the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground told MTI. The China-US Green Fund, Zhongzhi Zhitong Testing Technology and Automotive Proving Ground Zala have signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing an alternative ene...
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Independent foundation to operate ZalaZONE vehicle proving ground

Independent foundation to operate ZalaZONE vehicle proving ground

Photo: FB/ZalaZone Lawmakers voted on the establishment of an independent foundation to operate the ZalaZONE vehicle proving ground (West Hungary) in a vote in parliament on Wednesday. The legislation was approved with a vote of 134 for, 44 against and 6 abstentions in parliament. The authors of the legislation acknowledged the international standing of the proving ground, but said ZalaZONE’s further development required an even broader cooperation with universities, research institutions, sta...
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Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

The number of battery-only electric vehicles registered in Hungary rose to close to 61,000 in July, the energy ministry said on social media on Monday. Number of electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary The overall number of vehicles with green plates including hybrids exceeded 100,000 in June, the ministry said. Read also: New automotive investment in Hungary: groundbreaking ceremony held Hungary to implement stricter measures for hazardous vehicles and rule-breaking drivers Featured image: depo...
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