Korean battery giant LG Chem to take over Belgian Umicore?

May 05, 2022

According to news agency Bloomberg, insiders report that LG Chem has set its eyes on Antwerp-based materials handler Umicore to quench its tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata Avinya concept believes future is screen-less

May 02, 2022

Indian car group Tata has unveiled the Avinya, a mold-breaking and fast-charging EV concept that preludes a production version scheduled forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to sell Russian activities for one symbolic rouble

April 28, 2022

According to Russian press agencies and Reuters, Renault will sell its stake in local partner AvtoVaz for one symbolic rouble, with the optiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM says yes to an all-electric Corvette

April 26, 2022

Through its Twitter account, Chevrolet has officially confirmed that it will launch an all-electric Corvette shortly after the introduction This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Microchip shortage hurts Renault harder than the Russian crisis

April 25, 2022

The shortage of semiconductors has pushed the revenue of the Renault Group back by 2,7% during the first quarter of this year. However, withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green NCAP: diesel more sustainable than EVs?

April 22, 2022

In its first study on life cycle assessment, Green NCAP, the sustainability branch of safety organization Euro NCAP, has examined the enviroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to allow watching movies while driving autonomously

April 21, 2022

The British Department for Transportation (DfT) has proposed an update to the Highway Code, making it possible for drivers of autonomous carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Strong demand pushes Tesla to record profit in Q1

April 21, 2022

Despite supply chain worries and other manufacturing problems, electric car maker Tesla succeeded in beating expectations and posting a recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear raises the price of its One with 100 000 euros

April 15, 2022

Dutch start-up Lightyear, the manufacturer of the world’s first commercial solar car, is starting production of its first batch of customeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt will build with Galp EU’s biggest lithium plant

April 14, 2022

Together with Portuguese oil firm Galp, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt wants to construct and exploit the biggest factory for lithiuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM strikes deal with Glencore to secure cobalt supply

April 13, 2022

General Motors is following the example of Tesla and has struck a deal with Anglo-Swiss mining giant Glencore to stock up on cobalt, in mostThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Almost in full flesh: Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

April 12, 2022

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares brought a special guest to the Formula E Grand Prix in Rome over the weekend: a barely camouflaged prototype oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Tesla become a lithium miner?

April 12, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted in a tweet – what else? – that his company should move into the extraction and refinement of lithium, the anoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next XC60 will be first Volvo with Northvolt battery

April 08, 2022

The first Volvo with Northvolt cells will be the next-gen XC60, an important step for the carmaker and battery supplier to form an end-to-enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Smart from Geely and Mercedes to be shared among friends

April 08, 2022

With the unveiling of the definite version of its SUV #1, the resurrection of Smart is complete. The first car under joint Chinese and GermaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to double annual output with opening of Giga Texas

April 08, 2022

Inaugurated by the Cyber Rodeo event, Tesla has opened its new factory in Austin, Texas, not far from its new headquarters. With the recentlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sales of electric cars skyrocket to 86,1% in Norway

April 05, 2022

More than eight out of ten cars sold in Norway are now fully electric. With PHEVs added to the mix, the figures even surpass 90%. Best-selleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China lockdown freezes Volkswagen and Tesla factories

April 04, 2022

Both Volkswagen and Tesla are forced to keep their manufacturing plants in Shanghai shut because of national corona measures. Though the GerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Only a handful of carmakers remain in business in Russia

April 01, 2022

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine is forcing carmakers worldwide to halt their Russian operations. Parts supplies are running very low now, foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will solid-state batteries make an all-electric 911 feasible?

March 30, 2022

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has hinted at an all-electric 911, confessing that solid-state batteries might be the technology that is up to the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL’s new CTP battery 13% more powerful than Tesla’s 4860

March 29, 2022

Chinese CATL, the biggest battery manufacturer in the world, has announced that it will launch a new generation of its cell-to-pack battery This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes unlocks car data to help Dutch roadworks

March 29, 2022

Data from thousands of Dutch Mercedes drivers will be used to gather information on the status of roads and help to identify hazardous traffThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ukrainian war delays launch Volkswagen ID.5

March 28, 2022

Problems with the delivery of cable harnesses force Volkswagen to postpone the launch of its all-electric ID.5 cross-over coupé by a month.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes climbs aboard ACC with Stellantis and TotalEnergies

March 24, 2022

Mercedes has acquired a third of the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) shares as an equal partner, a joint venture with Stellantis and Saft (ToThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW to launch more than 25 all-electric models in US

March 23, 2022

The VW Group has outlined its electrification strategy for the US in a media gathering. Backed by an investment of $7,1 billion through 2027This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac’s first all-electric Lyriqs roll off assembly line

March 23, 2022

At the assembly plant of Spring Hill in Tenessee, Cadillac has started production of its first all-electric vehicle, the Lyriq SUV. The LyriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault cautiously tries to avoid nationalization in Russia

March 22, 2022

The meltdown of Western companies’ industrial activities in Russia is a significant hurdle for one automaker in particular: Renault. The FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chunnel operator to buy trains to compete with Eurostar

March 21, 2022

Getlink, the operator of the Chunnel, wants to order a set of trains to lease them to third parties that can step into competition with EuroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders and Germany turn to Norway for ‘blue’ hydrogen

March 18, 2022

Flanders and Germany are betting on faster adoption of hydrogen to cut gas reliance from Russia. Flanders wants to convert natural gas from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo joins forces with Starbucks for a charging network

March 17, 2022

Volvo has agreed with coffee chain Starbucks and supplier of charging infrastructure Chargepoint to install 60 high-speed stations at 15 locThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ukrainian war could cut car production by 700 000 units

March 16, 2022

According to an analysis by Wells Fargo, global car production could shrink with up to 700 000 units during the first half of the year or 15This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Magna CEO must fix production hiccups at Rivian

March 15, 2022

The CEO of Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, Frank Klein, is moving to California to fix the production woes at Rivian. He is takiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW and Toyota factories closed in new Chinese lockdowns

March 15, 2022

As the Chinese government is trying to get hold of a new Covid-19 outbreak, several car manufacturers have to halt production because of a lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Walloon climate citizens’ panel proposes 100 km/h on highways

March 14, 2022

At a general assembly in Namur on Sunday, the 168 recommendations were presented of a special panel of sixty Walloon citizens, selected by lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng opens reservations for EV sedan P5 in Europe (update)

March 14, 2022

Together with the official opening of a second brand store in Leidschendam in the Netherlands, Chinese carmaker Xpeng has started taking resThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Russia’s invasion makes green hydrogen cheaper than grey

March 11, 2022

What was deemed impossible until recently, has suddenly become a reality because of Putin’s war in Ukraine. According to an analysis by BlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s eagerly awaited ID.Buzz is very future-proof

March 10, 2022

The all-electric spiritual successor to the iconic T1 Bulli doesn’t fail to wow. With intelligent safety systems, bidirectional charging, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EPA proposes ‘Clean Trucks Plan’ for all of the US

March 09, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new rules to slash air pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The new standard mainly adThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels injects €3 million into revamped car scrappage

March 09, 2022

Minister for Climate Transition and Environment Alain Maron (Ecolo) announced that the city of Brussels had approved the budget hike for itsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and Iveco team up for electric and fuel cells

March 08, 2022

The Italian manufacturer of LCVs and trucks Iveco is joining forces with Hyundai to cope with the development of green drivelines and the trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen builds €2 billion plant from scratch for Trinity

March 07, 2022

Volkswagen wants to build a Giga Wolfsburg, a completely new plant for its flagship EV Trinity. So, instead of adapting and refurbishing theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Segway KickScooter GT2 reaches 70 km/h

March 04, 2022

Scooter maker Segway moves into unchartered territory with the KickScooter GT2, a high-performance model not only delivering a range of 90 kThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV registrations soar in Norway and plummet in Europe

March 03, 2022

In February, more than three-quarters of the Norwegian registrations were EVs. Moreover, the Ioniq 5 was the best-selling model in the ScandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Impact of Ukraine war on automotive industry deepens

March 03, 2022

On both sides of the frontline, the automotive industry has to take measures to cope with the consequences of the hostilities in Ukraine. WhThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ukrainian war shuts down Russian charging points

March 02, 2022

The war in Ukraine already leaves its marks on the automotive industry but has also unexpected effects like paralyzing the network of chargiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota Logistics bets on trains to reduce carbon footprint

March 02, 2022

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has sent its first batch of Yaris cars across the channel by train freight. This stepping stone will lead to a broThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota puts Mirai’s fuel cell in new generation bus

March 01, 2022

Together with its commercial vehicle subsidiary Hino and partner Isuzu, Toyota plans the development of a hydrogen bus model using the fuel This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.