Zero-emission monster: the Scottish Munro Mk1

December 09, 2022

After the monster of Loch Ness, Scotland now has a beast on wheels that ventures off the beaten track without harming its forest or rocky enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

700 km range and faster charging for VW’s MEB+ platform

December 09, 2022

Volkswagen has released more details on the next generation of the MEB architecture, adding a plus to its name. The company confirms earlierThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEF: ‘Battery price rises for the first time in a decade’

December 09, 2022

High inflation and the rising cost of raw materials and components are reversing the trend of decreasing prices for battery packs in EVs. AcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops hydrogen combustion engine in Corolla Cross

December 07, 2022

Advocating the use of hydrogen in combustion engines to decarbonize racing, the Japanese car giant is now also trialing the technology in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW sends Trinity flagship back to the drawing board

December 06, 2022

A new boss comes with a new set of laws. With Oliver Blume now in charge of the Volkswagen Group, his management team has sent the prestigioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo swaps over driveline for electric C40 and XC40 Recharge

December 06, 2022

Volvo has overhauled the powertrains of the all-electric C40 and XC40 Recharge. As a result, the models get more range while the Single MotoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German tuner Abt believes in fuel cells for vans

December 05, 2022

Through its green subsidiary e-Line, German tuner Abt is starting to develop and produce a fuel cell driveline for vans. With daily ranges oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops hydrogen Hilux with a little help from Belgium

December 02, 2022

Toyota will build a hydrogen version of its pickup, Hilux, which will be co-developed with engineers from its Technical Center in Zaventem nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Airbus to collaborate on solid-state batteries

December 01, 2022

In an unusual partnership, French carmaker Renault and airplane builder Airbus have announced a partnership to develop innovative battery teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Mercedes eSprinter can reach up to 475 kilometers

December 01, 2022

During the final test sessions for the all-new eSprinter, Mercedes gathered results on the consumption of its zero-emission van. Completing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MW Motors overhauls its Luka EV

November 29, 2022

In an update on its Luke EV project, Czech start-up MW Motors says it has extensively overhauled its Luka EV. New on the all-electric retro-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seoul starts pilot with driverless bus

November 28, 2022

As of last Friday, Seoul’s citizens can ride in an autonomous driving bus. The first self-driving shuttle was inaugurated and must help peopThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wide expansion of ULEZ zone across Greater London (update)

November 28, 2022

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed the decision to expand the Ultra-Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) to all of Greater London. After theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Caterpillar’s mining truck of the future is battery-powered

November 25, 2022

It’s called the Caterpillar 793 Electric. The American construction equipment behemoth showcased its prototype of a zero-emission mining tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

FNR-XE is Chevrolet’s Tesla Model 3 rival for China

November 25, 2022

At GM China Tech Day, Chevrolet unveiled the FNR-XE, a concept of a three-box sedan preluding a production model reserved for the Chinese maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Production Polestar 2 reaches 100.000-milestone

November 24, 2022

Polestar launched the sedan 2 two-and-a-half years ago, and production numbers have already hit 100 000 units. Sales of the BEV are successfThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda accelerates its EV plans: 40% electric by 2030

November 24, 2022

Japanese carmaker Mazda has revised its sales targets for EVs by 2030. The previously announced share of 25% has been raised to between 25% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Drako Dragon: battery-powered answer to Ferrari Purosangue

November 22, 2022

The US-based brand Drako is the newest addition to a flood of new brands following in the wake of the electrification of the automotive induThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr and Waymo showcase their robotaxi

November 22, 2022

Geely’s luxury brand Zeekr has launched a platform for autonomous driving vehicles. Dubbed SEA-M, the carmaker presented it on a robotaxi, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM’s EV branch to return a profit as of 2025

November 21, 2022

Over three years, the American carmaker General Motors will be as profitable on its EV portfolio as with its combustion-engined models. ThatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

End of road for tax-free electric driving in UK

November 21, 2022

As of April 2025, electric car drivers in the UK are no longer exempt from road tax. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made the measure public during hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai sells out first batch of Ioniq 6 in one day

November 15, 2022

Twenty-four hours. That’s all Hyundai needed to sell out its limited run of 2 500 Ioniq 6 First Editions in Europe. The sleek-styled additThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Porsche Macan EV to feature 612 hp and 800 volts

November 14, 2022

Set to debut in 2024, Porsche has unveiled more details on the new underpinnings of the upcoming all-electric Macan. Aiming for the crown ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Italian Aehra presents its competitor to the Lotus Eletre

November 10, 2022

The Italian start-up for electric ‘ultra-premium’ cars, Aehra, presented its first model in Milan. However, calling the big sturdy nameless This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Facelift turns Audi e-tron into long-range Q8 E-Tron

November 09, 2022

A new name and considerably more range. Those two novelties sum up the facelift for the Audi e-tron and its more dynamic coupé-like versionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Storedot: ‘Solid state batteries not within ten years’

November 08, 2022

According to Israelian battery start-up Storedot, the automotive industry should brace for the interim solution of semi-solid batteries in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For China only: Honda e:N2 on bespoke architecture

November 08, 2022

At the China International Export Expo (CIIE), Honda unveiled the e:N2 Concept, the prelude of a new all-electric sedan developed for the ChThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Rheinmetall makes a curbstone that charges

November 07, 2022

The German tech firm Rheinmetall has presented a novel solution to facilitate charging in dense urban areas, where lying about cables could This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French politicians keep backing combustion engine

November 07, 2022

The French Minister of Transportation, Clément Beaune, pleads for a review clause in 2026 to readdress the end of the combustion engine in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Battery-maker Britishvolt struggles to stay alive

November 02, 2022

The battery of British cell maker Britishvolt is on the verge of getting depleted. After the British government declined the company’s demanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Cybertruck to hit series production by the end of 2023

November 02, 2022

“We’re in a final lap for Cybertruck,” said Elon Musk during a conference call with analysts last month. As the factory in Texas is geThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin to produce tires partly from sustainable materials

October 31, 2022

Michelin has unveiled two tires that are made to a large extent from sustainable materials. The model for cars contains 45% recycled componeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla begins expansion works for Giga Berlin

October 31, 2022

At Grünheide, the location of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory, heavy-duty machines have started to clear the nearby patches of forest for theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW brand boss Thomas Schäfer: ‘Only electric as of 2033’

October 28, 2022

After 100 days in charge of the VW brand, Thomas Schäfer has shed some light on future plans. He announced that the deadline for an all-eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Half of Spain’s EV PERTE subsidy program goes to Seat

October 27, 2022

The Spanish government has released details on its funding program PERTE, which must support the transition of its old automotive manufacturThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi enters ‘greener’ Formula 1 with Sauber (update)

October 27, 2022

The rumors have been circulating for years, and now Audi has made it official. A picture of its first Formula 1 car shows that the premium cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Europe’s biggest lithium mine in France?

October 25, 2022

Allier, in the center of France, awaits one of the most promising mining fields for lithium in Europe. Primarily because of its strategic poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla forced to lower prices in China

October 25, 2022

The era when Tesla owned the EV market is over. It shows in China, where fierce competition has forced the American brand to lower prices byThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Twice as good: new lidar sensor from Ouster

October 24, 2022

The American tech firm Ouster has released its latest generation lidar sensor, which is anticipated to boost the research and development ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Euro 7 to leave carmakers some slack?

October 24, 2022

The new Euro 7 ruling for tailpipe emissions is reportedly not going to be as drastic as feared. It seems that the European Commission is giThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla about to slash cost with third small platform?

October 21, 2022

Have the tables turned for Tesla’s product planning? While Elon Musk, during a webcast beginning this year, claimed that a $25 000 car wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-moped maker Blitz with Belgian roots rides wave of expansion

October 21, 2022

From its European headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium, e-moped maker Blitz is pushing a successful international expansion. After Israël, SinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cellforce to assemble 1 GWh of high-performance battery cells

October 20, 2022

Cellforce, the joint venture between sports car manufacturer Porsche and battery maker Customcells, is planning to produce ten times more baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Miles car sharing arrives in Brussels

October 19, 2022

German car-sharing company Miles is expanding its presence in Belgium, and after its debut in Ghent, it is now also available in Brussels. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tavares: ‘EU should favor local EV production’

October 18, 2022

At the press day of the Paris Motor Show on Monday, CEO of Stellantis Carlos Tavares lashed out at European policy concerning electrificatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi cleans up fine particles from the air with special filter

October 17, 2022

At the Greentech Festival in London, Audi is showcasing a particulate filter for its electric cars that collects particles from the surroundThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Chinese car brands getting foothold in Europe’

October 17, 2022

According to Transport and Environment (T&E), sales of European electric vehicles are cooling because current CO2 rules are not compelliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng’s flying car X2 takes off

October 14, 2022

It’s getting crowded in the air. Just a week after Volocopter took its maiden flight in Rome, Chinese brand Xpeng took its so-called ‘flyingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Your next Hyundai car will primarily be a software device

October 13, 2022

Hyundai Group has announced that its entire line-up will be software-defined vehicles (SDVs) as of 2025. This means their cars will use lineThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Atto 3 impresses with five-star Euro NCAP performance

October 13, 2022

Chinese-built cars confirm once more in the latest scorecard of Euro NCAP. With the low-priced Atto 3, BYD is joining the five-star ranking This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM creates Energy subsidiary for powering homes with EVs

October 12, 2022

General Motors is introducing “a new energy ecosystem” based on bidirectional charging, shortly called ‘GM Energy’. Basically, this is the pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobilize presents successor to Renault Twizy

October 11, 2022

Renault’s mobility arm Mobilize has brought two concepts to the Paris Motor Show. One is a quadricycle very reminiscent of the Renault TwiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to beat Ionity with 400 kW fast charging network

October 11, 2022

In the wake of the Paris Motorshow, Renault announced the rollout of a fast charging network across Europe. It will be located at the dealerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.