Updates

CDV is again involved in the DIM 2026 conference, where its expert Roman Ličbinský will also speak.

CDV contributed to the ORLEN EV Report 2026, the first comprehensive, data-driven overview of electromobility and infrastructure development in the Czech Republic.

Prof. Karel Pospíšil returns as Director of the Transport Research Centre, having previously led the institution between 2007 and 2016.

Interest in electric vehicles in the Czech Republic is growing steadily, driven by long-term factors such as price, availability, and infrastructure.

Pavel Řezáč from the Transport Research Centre was featured in the Káva o čtvrté programme, discussing spring traffic, driver fatigue, and risks that are often underestimated.

The Transport Research Centre is regularly involved in the preparation of the GCP Index, which annually evaluates road safety in cities. The 2025 results show Liberec as the safest regional city, while significant differences between cities remain.

The Czech Republic has been reducing road fatalities faster than the EU average. In 2025, the fatality rate reached 43 deaths per million inhabitants

CDV contributes to the Safe E-scooter project, highlighting the growing number of accidents and associated risks. Data show a significant increase in accidents and a strong impact of alcohol.

Pavel Řezáč from the Transport Research Centre appeared on CNN Prima NEWS, discussing the growing issue of aggressive driving and how to respond to it.