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 The previously announced share of 25% has been raised to between 25% This content has been archived.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addition to a flood of new brands following in the wake of the electrification of the automotive induThis content has been archived.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 Dubbed SEA-M, the carmaker presented it on a robotaxi, tThis content has been archived.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 ThatThis content has been archived.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 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made the measure public during hThis content has been archived.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 The sleek-styled additThis content has been archived.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 Aiming for the crown ofThis content has been archived.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 However, calling the big sturdy nameless This content has been archived.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.

Prologue is Honda’s first all-electric SUV

October 10, 2022

While the cuddly and innovative E seems a good fit for the European market, Honda has something different for its American customers. The PrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Tesla Semi-trucks to be delivered in December

October 10, 2022

After a three-year delay, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that the first batch of Semi-tractors will be delivered on the 1st of December.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volocopter performs first manned drone flight in Rome

October 10, 2022

German air mobility company Volocopter has taken the next step on its roadmap toward offering flying taxi services. At Fiumicino Airport in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Foxconn takes wraps from its ID.3 rival Model B

October 07, 2022

The official launch is scheduled for the 18th of October, but ahead of the reveal, Foxconn has already disclosed the Model B in full. The caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Varta creates subsidiary for BEV battery production

October 04, 2022

V4Drive SE is the name of the new company that German battery specialist Varta created to answer the growing EV market. The unit will be ledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely climbs on board as co-owner of Aston Martin

October 03, 2022

Chinese car giant Geely has finally acquired a stake in sports car brand Aston Martin. Buying shares worth 7,6% of the company’s value, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley-Davidson’s electric LiveWire raises less than expected

September 30, 2022

It’s all sweat and tears at the stock exchange these days. Contrary to the victorious entry of Porsche on Thursday, another mobility compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3: what we know so far

September 30, 2022

Polestar unveiled that it will launch its SUV in Copenhagen on the 12th of October and accompanied the statement on the release date with anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Astra PHEV is first Opel from sub-brand GSe

September 29, 2022

The ‘e’ in the revived GSe-series from Opel doesn’t just stand for ‘electric’ but also ‘electrified’. The first model from theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Mercedes G-Class to debute battery innovation in 2024

September 29, 2022

CEO of Mercedes Olla Källenius has confirmed to journalists that the all-electric G Wagon will hit global markets in 2024. The offroader wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iveco’s new eDaily calls on electric Fords

September 27, 2022

Iveco didn’t fail to do its homework with the newest version of its all-electric eDaily. The van is available in myriad body variants, hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and fuel makers urge EU to keep ICE alive after 2035

September 26, 2022

In a joint letter to EU policymakers, Mazda, a coalition of fuel makers, and CLEPA, the European association of automotive parts suppliers, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast kicks off international offensive

September 26, 2022

Vietnamese car brand Vinfast has officially kickstarted its EV offensive by delivering its first batch of 100 VF 8 models in September. EvenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hopium will build its hydrogen car in Normandy

September 23, 2022

The Hopium Māchina, the French premium hydrogen sedan, is one step closer to production. CEO Olivier Lombard has announced that his companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng seeks new breath with record-charging G9

September 23, 2022

With the launch of the G9, Chinese EV maker XPeng is trying to make up for a difficult year. The detailed specifications unveil a high-end SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault morphs electric R5 into a drifting machine

September 22, 2022

Who says a birthday cake can’t be spicy? Celebrating 50 years of its R5 icon, Renault pulls the veils of the R5 Turbo 3E, a commemorative coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘BMW plans electric 1 and 2 Series on New Class platform’

September 20, 2022

BMW has yet to officially confirm which models it will build on the all-electric New Class architecture, but a blogger in close contact withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.