November 18, 2024
Dongfeng Nissan, the Japanese manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture, has unveiled the N7 electric saloon at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2024. It is based on a new platform and hopes to revitalize Nissan’s slumping sales in China amid global financial troubles for the Japanese manufacturer. The Nissan N7 is the brand’s first electric four-door saloon since […]
November 06, 2024
The H2Rescue, a hydrogen fuel cell truck made for disaster relief by Cummins’ subsidiary Accelera, has set a new Guinness World Record for distance driven by a hydrogen truck without refueling, driving 1,806 miles or 2,910 km across California. A Guinness World Records adjudicator validated the entire trip. When the 175-kg hydrogen tank was unsealed, […]
November 06, 2024
Climate United, a US-based clean energy coalition with more than $30 billion in capital, has announced its plans to buy up to 500 Class 8 electric trucks for up to $250 million. It intends to lease these vehicles to small transport companies to accelerate electrification for smaller fleets. More specifically, Climate United plans to expand […]
November 05, 2024
Cadillac has announced its first electric vehicle to “earn” the V-Series badge: the 2026 Lyriq-V. Not much is known about the model, which is set to launch early next year, but thanks to its platform-mate, the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, we can make some estimations as to what kind of power it will deliver. Cadillac’s […]
November 04, 2024
Oxa, a British autonomous driving tech firm, has unveiled its autonomous Ford E-Transit Van and Minibus. They will enter operation in the UK and US as the first mass-production vehicles to make use of Oxa’s software. Enough for one of the company’s VP’s to take a stab at Tesla, which unveiled its Robovan concept in […]
October 30, 2024
With series production of its first ‘long-range’ electric heavy truck, the Mercedes eActros 600, kicking off next month, Daimler Truck is getting the Mannheim factory ready. One of the most critical components, the front box, has already started production. But what is it? The front box is a multi-component module that contains many of the […]
October 30, 2024
The Audi A6 e-tron has become almost €12,000 cheaper overnight thanks to the introduction of a new entry-level model with a ‘smaller’ 83 kWh battery. This makes the A6 e-tron cheaper than its direct rivals, the BMW i5, and Mercedes EQE, while still offering a very reasonable 627 km WLTP range. At its launch, the […]
October 29, 2024
Volvo Group (the parent company of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks) and Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz Trucks) have signed a binding agreement for their new joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle platform, which was announced earlier this year. After regulatory approvals, the new company is expected to be founded in the first half of 2025. […]
October 29, 2024
Abarth’s most powerful model yet, the fully electric 600e, has been launched in its most principal European markets for a starting price of around 45,000 euros. The compact SUV also gets a new ‘Scorpionissima’ limited edition, which cranks up the power to 280 hp, becoming the most powerful Abarth yet. The Abarth 600e is available […]
October 24, 2024
Opel has gently refreshed its smallest SUV, the Mokka. The compact model gets Opel’s new brand identity, updated technology, and a redesigned cockpit. Nothing changes under the hood, with a choice between gasoline, mild-hybrid, and fully-electric drivetrains, but the Mokka 2025 does come at a lower price. Even after three years of service, Opel still […]
October 23, 2024
European environmental lobby group Transport & Environment has published a study with the Clean Cities Campaign that the supply of electric vans will be enough by 2030 to introduce zero-emission zones for freight in every European capital. But a few asterisks remain. The EU’s more stringent ambient air quality directive (AAQD), which comes into effect […]
October 23, 2024
Autoservizi Troiani, an Italian public transport operator, has ordered 110 electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses to deploy in the east part of Rome, which will all be delivered by mid-2026. Part of these e-buses will use the “next-generation” NMC4 batteries, which promise more range and a longer lifespan. Autoservizi Troiani first ordered 40 hybrid Mercedes Citaro […]
October 21, 2024
Volvo Group, the Swedish manufacturer of Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, and Mack Trucks, has announced a hefty profit drop for the third quarter of this year. Due to slowing demand in the freight and construction segments, the forecasts for 2025 are also not very optimistic. Volvo Group earned an adjusted operational profit of 14.1 billion […]
September 06, 2024
The Daimler Truck Supervisory Board has appointed Karin Rådström, the current CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, as the new CEO of the entire Daimler Truck group. She succeeds Martin Daum, who leaves the company after 37 years of service. This is the first time in the company’s history that a woman has held the top spot. […]
September 05, 2024
Following the larger eTGS and eTGX models, MAN has now electrified its 12-tonne distribution truck to create the eTGL. It features a range of up to 235 km, a payload of up to 6.6 tonnes, and a fast charging time of around 30 minutes. The new MAN eTGL will make its debut at the IAA […]
September 05, 2024
Opel is bringing a hydrogen fuel cell variant of its sizeable electric van, the Movano Electric, to the IAA Transportation in Hannover. It features a range of around 500 km, 5-minute refueling, and no compromise on the payload or cargo capacity. It will be built in-house at Stellantis’ Gliwice plant in Poland. Earlier this year, […]
September 04, 2024
Maxus Motors, part of the Chinese conglomerate SAIC, is bringing two new models in its commercial vehicle range to the IAA Transportation in Hannover later this month: the eTerron9, an electric ‘performance’ pickup, and the eDeliver5, a relatively compact electric van. Both models should join the Maxus model range by the end of the year. […]
September 04, 2024
Nearly two years after its unveiling, the Volvo EX90 is starting to reach customers. Software delays postponed the launch of the electric 7-seater SUV by around a year. The first United States and Europe customers are getting their cars this month, with deliveries ramping up between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. The Volvo EX90 is […]
September 03, 2024
Volvo Trucks is almost ready to launch the next generation of its electric heavy trucks. The new long-range FH Electric, coming next year, will offer a range of up to 600 km, doubling what is possible now within Volvo’s 44-tonne range. This would allow for an entire working day of driving on long-distance routes without […]
September 02, 2024
Zeekr, one of Geely’s Chinese subsidiaries, has launched its flagship electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X inherits the 007 sedan’s and the Smart #5’s optimized PMA2+ platform, which gives it an extremely high range of 780 km and ultra-quick charging times. It has already launched in China, with international markets following soon. The Zeekr 7X is […]
August 28, 2024
Nissan has unveiled some of its plans concerning solid-state battery technology, which will launch in a series-production EV by 2028. The Japanese manufacturer also hints that these smaller, more energy-dense batteries will be perfect for a sports car like the next-generation GT-R. Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big step in EV technology. Thanks […]
August 27, 2024
Volt Mobility, a commercial electric vehicle leasing company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has ordered 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 EV cargo vans and trucks from Mullen Automotive, a US-based company. The vehicles are meant to electrify last-mile delivery services in the Gulf Cooperation Council region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, […]
August 23, 2024
A Honda executive has confirmed that the NSX supercar will soon get an electric successor. It will be built on Honda’s 0 Series EV platform, which aims to be as low-profile and light as possible, two essential characteristics for a sports car. Honda global executive vice president Shinji Aoyama told a round table of journalists […]
August 22, 2024
DSV, one of the largest transport companies in the world, based in Denmark, has ordered 300 electric trucks and 500 diesel and gas trucks from Volvo Trucks. This marks one of the largest orders of Volvo e-trucks to date, and the trucks will be delivered between 2024 and 2026. DSV is a Danish multinational specializing […]
August 21, 2024
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has significantly expanded the ID. Buzz’s model range. Five new variants are available: the sporty ID, two new base models with a smaller battery and a lower price, the Buzz GTX in short—and long-wheelbase versions, and a four-wheel drive variant of the ID. Buzz Cargo. The rear motor of the ‘regular’ ID. […]
August 21, 2024
Polestar’s SUV coupé 4 has finally hit the European streets. After presenting the model in the Spring of 2023, followed by the launch of production back in November and the sales launch in China, European customers are now getting their hands on Polestar’s latest model, expanding the model range up to three choices. 2024 didn’t […]
August 16, 2024
Acura, Honda’s premium North American brand, has unveiled the Performance EV Concept at Monterey Car Week. The electric SUV coupé previews a production model coming in 2025, built on Honda’s own EV platform and produced in Ohio at the Japanese manufacturer’s new EV Hub. It’s no secret that Honda has some catching up to do […]
August 14, 2024
Mazda’s EZ-6, considered an electric successor to the six saloon, will finally go on sale as a global model. The Changan-developed model was initially only meant for the Chinese market, but Mazda is also looking to expand its electric offering in Europe. The Japanese manufacturer has not fully developed the Mazda EZ-6. Mazda solicited the […]
August 13, 2024
The Italian government under Giorgia Meloni has been looking for a new local car manufacturer to boost the Italian auto industry. According to Reuters, the government has entered “advanced talks” with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to build a new auto plant in the country. The deal would also include support from the government and other […]
August 12, 2024
Chargemap is the first EV charging platform to gain compatibility with Tesla’s supercharger network. Users of the Chargemap Pass can now charge directly at almost every Supercharger in Europe with the same account they use for any other charger, but there are some caveats. After an initial trial run in France, Chargemap extended the compatibility […]
August 12, 2024
After debuting at the Beijing Auto Show in April and opening pre-orders back in June, sales and deliveries of Huawei’s Stelato S9, built in collaboration with BAIC, have now officially started. The S9 features advanced autonomous driving tech and an 800+ km range and targets German luxury EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQS and BMW i7. […]
August 09, 2024
Audi has launched a new base model, the Q6 e-tron, which slots in below the Q6 e-tron Performance. It has a single motor on the rear axle and a new, smaller 83 kWh battery. This brings Audi’s mid-size electric SUV’s starting price down to below €65,000 in Belgium while still offering a WLTP range of […]
August 09, 2024
BYD’s mid-range electric sedan, the Seal, gets a facelift for the 2025 model year and was presented on Thursday. The BEV is offered in China in four variants with a starting price of 175,800 yuan (€22,417), up to 239,800 yuan (€30,475). Like the Sea Lion 07, the 2025 Seal will be built on BYD’s upgraded […]
August 08, 2024
Hansea, one of Belgium’s largest private bus companies, has ordered 181 more Lion’s City E buses from MAN to use for the Flemish public transport company De Lijn. Hansea already has 90 MAN e-buses in operation, bringing the total to 271 units, making it the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Belgium. Hansea specializes in all […]
August 07, 2024
German consulting firm P3 has published a whitepaper comparing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of battery-electric trucks to traditional diesel trucks in regional and long-haul transport scenarios. In conclusion, electric trucks are already cheaper to run in both scenarios, but with a few asterisks. P3 used an “industry average” in their calculations for the […]
August 07, 2024
Volkswagen has opened the pre-sales for its electric hot hatch, the ID.3 GTX. Two variants are on offer, the GTX and GTX Performance, with prices starting from €49,990. The official WLTP range has also been determined, with this new variant achieving over 600 km, even with the more powerful motor. Volkswagen first announced the ID.3 […]
August 06, 2024
Geely has launched the second electric model in its new Galaxy lineup, following the E8 electric saloon. The Galaxy E5 is a mid-size electric SUV with an affordable price tag, modern tech on board, and the company’s newest Aegis Short Blade Battery, which promises a 1 million-km lifespan. The Geely Galaxy E5 challenges other China-built […]
August 02, 2024
After months of teasers, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has finally unveiled the seventh-generation Transporter (T7). It borrows a lot from the Ford Transit Custom, including its plug-in hybrid and electric drivetrains, and will become available in cargo (Transporter) and passenger van (Caravelle) versions. It is confusing why VW CV took so long to launch the new […]
August 02, 2024
The Dutch electric city bus specialist is in big financial trouble after noting a €64.7 million loss in the first six months of 2024. The company struggles to build its e-buses on order, causing rifts with its customers, while investors also pull the plug. If more money is not found, the end is likely near. […]
August 01, 2024
Audi has unveiled its electric business saloon and station wagon, the A6 Sportback e-tron and A6 Avant e-tron. Both models are directly inspired by their concept versions from a few years ago, while the technical side is similar to the Q6 e-tron SUV launched earlier this year. And thanks to a very slippery design, the […]
July 31, 2024
First Hydrogen, a Canadian start-up based in Montreal and London, UK, is building a third hydrogen fuel cell-powered van for trials in Europe. The company hopes to benefit from the European Commission’s hydrogen incentives to develop its own zero-emissions light commercial vehicle platform. The Canadian start-up has built two hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans since 2022, […]
July 26, 2024
Toyota has engaged in a pilot program with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide to test its hydrogen fuel cells in a heavy-duty transport application. Toyota provides Coca-Cola with the converted truck for long-distance logistics operations, while Air Liquide provides the renewable hydrogen. Last year, Toyota showed the first of its hydrogen fuel cell-converted DAF trucks provided […]
July 25, 2024
Farizon, Geely’s commercial vehicle brand, has unveiled its ‘Black Tortoise Battery’. It’s a battery pack specially designed for light commercial vehicles, with a low pack height and, more importantly, a long-lasting service life of ten years, or the equivalent of 800,000 km. This new battery pack will be introduced to Farizon’s V7E and V6E models, […]
July 24, 2024
Kodiak, a US-based start-up specializing in autonomous driving tech for heavy trucks, has made its first real-world driverless delivery by hauling a load of sand for Atlas Energy Solutions on dirt roads in West Texas. By early next year, these driverless trucks should do these sand runs 24/7. Kodiak was founded in 2018 by Don […]
July 19, 2024
Porsche has launched the most powerful Panamera of all time with the new Turbo S E-Hybrid. Its combination of a turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor gives it nearly 800 hp, enough to set a new Nürburgring lap record for its class. But all of this power comes at a price. Promise made, promise […]
July 19, 2024
Volvo Cars has partnered with Hubject, a specialist in OEM and charging point interoperability, to enable Plug&Charge compatibility in its fully electric vehicles. The EX90 SUV will become the first Volvo to feature Plug&Charge, with other electric models to follow. Plug&Charge is the official standard that allows electric vehicles to recharge at a charging point […]
July 18, 2024
Renault Trucks’ prototype for a safer, fully electric low-entry delivery truck, Oxygen, is entering a new test phase. After starting trials in Lyon and Paris, the French truck manufacturer has signed a partnership with Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo and its transport supplier SVZ to test the Oxygen prototype in Amsterdam. The Renault Trucks Oxygen is […]
July 17, 2024
Nissan is bringing its Ariya Nismo, which debuted at Tokyo Auto Salon in January, to Europe. The Ariya Nismo builds on the e-4orce version and turns up its dual electric motors, while the Japanese manufacturer has used its experience in Formula E to elevate the driving experience. The European market launch is expected by the end […]
July 17, 2024
After initially launching the new electric Macan as the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, Porsche doubled its options by introducing the Macan and Macan 4S to the range. The former only has rear-wheel drive, making it the most efficient and cheapest. Whereas before only the 408 hp Macan 4 and 612 hp Macan Turbo were […]
July 16, 2024
Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) are coming closer to fruition. From next year, the Korean manufacturer will launch its mid-size electric PV5 van on the European market, which targets a range of around 400 km and which will be available in both passenger and cargo versions. Eventually, a full range of 5 PBVs will be […]
July 05, 2024
Ferrari has introduced a new warranty scheme for owners of its plug-in hybrid models to preserve battery performance. Customers can opt-in for a yearly fee, which not only extends the warranty of the entire vehicle but also gives them a ‘free’ battery replacement at 8 and 16 years, with future upgrades also on the cards. […]
July 04, 2024
After the JCW sports package, a full-fat Mini Cooper Electric John Cooper Works is coming soon. A prototype of the sporty electric hatchback will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will storm up the hill wearing a light layer of camouflage. Whereas the John Cooper Works trim only gave […]
July 04, 2024
Opel’s latest compact electric SUV is now available for ordering. One electric version and two mild hybrid gasoline engines are available, with enticing price tags, and a second ‘Long Range’ Electric is on the horizon. There’s space on board for seven people, but not if you go for the Frontera Electric. If you’re in the […]
July 03, 2024
The US-based hydrogen truck manufacturer Hyzon is narrowing its focus further on North America. After shutting down its European production facility in the Netherlands, the company plans to leave the Australian market, one of the most significant contributors to its revenue, to focus on the North American waste truck business instead. The road ahead continues […]
July 03, 2024
Electrogenic, a British-based firm specializing in EV conversions for classic vehicles, has launched a ‘plug-and-play’ EV conversion kit for the DeLorean DMC-12, made famous for its appearances in the ‘Back to the Future’ movie trilogy. The futuristic-looking car’s disappointing PRV V6 gets replaced by an electric motor that offers nearly double the performance. While the […]
July 02, 2024
Ampere, Renault Group’s electric vehicle department, has secured the supply of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from LG Energy Solution and CATL. These cheaper batteries will be used from 2026 in a cell-to-pack configuration to lower the purchase price of the group’s electric models and sell sub-€20,000 EVs. Until now, Renault has only used nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries […]
July 01, 2024
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has unveiled the production version of its eCV1 electric van. It features cell-to-frame technology, a central seating position for the driver, and a flexible skateboard platform to offer professionals a complete range of body styles. But two critical questions remain the price… and the range. WEVC, founded in 2019, first […]
July 01, 2024
The Skoda Enyaq is about to get a little brother, the Elroq. The Czech manufacturer has revealed the technical details of the compact SUV, although the design remains camouflaged. The Elroq shares many components with the Enyaq and features a more than 560 km range according to the WLTP cycle. Like the Enyaq, the new […]
June 28, 2024
With three Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide delivered to the Chilean transport company Trailer Logistics, Renault Trucks has expanded its electric offering outside of Europe. The manufacturer has always been mostly focused on Europe but is looking to deliver its electric models on a global scale. The three Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide models for […]
June 24, 2024
Mercedes has completed its EQT and (e)Citan model range with a long-wheelbase version of the electric versions of its compact van, while the Citan gets a new ‘Mixto’ variant. All Citan and EQT models also bring more safety systems as standard, following the EU regulations. Thanks to an additional 38 centimeters in the wheelbase, the […]
