Comprehensive facelift for Polestar 2 (update)

June 30, 2023

At the beginning of the year, Polestar released a comprehensive facelift for the 2024 model year of the 2, including new e-motors and more pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus finally launches its Eletre SUV (Update)

June 30, 2023

Lotus has already revealed the final pricing and specifications of its Eletre electric ‘Hyper-SUV’, and the first all-electric Lotus is now This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU invests €20 million in Ostend HOPE hydrogen project

June 29, 2023

The European Commission will invest 20 million euros in a hydrogen project off the Belgian coast by 2026. It will build and operate hydrogenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to temporarily slow down EV production?

June 28, 2023

According to the works council, Volkswagen has temporarily reduced the production of electric cars at its Emden plant. The reason for this iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW breaks ground for new high-voltage battery plant in US

June 28, 2023

On Tuesday, the BMW Group took a significant step toward building electric vehicles in the United States as it broke ground for a new high-vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo joins the NACS charging standard in North America

June 28, 2023

As part of Volvo Cars’ aim to be a fully electric carmaker by 2030, Volvo joins Tesla, Ford, and GM in North America using the North AmericaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian ABEE to build gigafactory for EV batteries in Romania

June 28, 2023

Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (ABEE), a Brussels-based start-up specializing in battery and energy technologies for e-mobility, planThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis launches Free2Move Charge as EV ecosystem

June 28, 2023

The 14-brand-strong group, Stellantis, is launching a new ecosystem for electric vehicle charging under the umbrella of Free2Move Charge. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq PHEV gets +100 km electric range

June 27, 2023

Skoda has unveiled some technical details of its next-generation Kodiaq family SUV, which will get a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the firstThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid to power Aston Martin’s first full-electric sports car

June 27, 2023

Prepping for its first battery-powered model in 2025, the British sports carmaker has announced a partnership with American EV start-up LuciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobia wants 100 additional charging points every day till 2030

June 27, 2023

Mobia, the overarching partnership between the car sector federations Febiac, Traxio, and Renta, warns of a shortage in public charging poinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electra wants to roll out fast-charging network rapidly

June 23, 2023

The French charging infrastructure specialist Electra has opened its first fast-charging station in Belgium at the shopping site of MaasmechThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart launches second AWD variant of #1

June 23, 2023

Smart has announced another variant of its Smart #1 electric model. The #1 Pulse is planned to hit German roads still in 2023. This will be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van der Straeten wants to subsidize additional battery parks

June 22, 2023

Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Groen) wants more large battery farms to store energy temporarily. The minister also plans tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the Opel Astra Electric: is it really that efficient?

June 22, 2023

After a long wait, Opel has finally finished the development of its Astra Electric, which means we got to drive it. Thanks to its new Nidec This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda going for round battery cells from Panasonic

June 22, 2023

Panasonic and Mazda announced they have agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership for automotive bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China extends electrified cars’ incentive to reboot sales

June 22, 2023

As the Chinese economy shows signs of slowing down, the government has extended the tax exemption for hybrids and electric cars to 2027. BuyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Group CEO presents its reorganization plan

June 22, 2023

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume presented its vast reorganization plan for the group on Wednesday at the group’s Capital Markets Day. A seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: big boss will lead Ampere himself

June 21, 2023

Renault has unveiled the senior management team for its EV and software subsidiary Ampere. Luca de Meo, currently CEO of the Renault Group, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche to become full battery producer and supplier

June 20, 2023

Porsche looks likely to produce high-performance battery cells on a much larger scale than previously planned. The German carmaker will no lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The Netherlands rounds cape of 500.000 charging stations

June 20, 2023

The Netherlands has passed the milestone of 500 000 charging stations. The vast majority (384 200) are private points at home. The country iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

An all-electric Dacia Sandero by 2028?

June 20, 2023

Dacia allegedly wants to offer the next generation of its most popular small car as an electric model from 2027 or 2028. It could even becomThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German highway charging station monopoly to EU Court

June 19, 2023

The fight of Dutch fast-charger company Fastned and Tesla with its Superchargers against the charging station monopoly for Tank & Rast, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL pioneers with battery swapping for heavy electric trucks

June 15, 2023

Chinese battery giant CATL has launched in its homeland ‘Qiji Energy ‘, a battery swap solution for heavy-duty trucks. These can be equippedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Solvay to use salt caverns for energy storage

June 15, 2023

The Belgian chemical company Solvay will use its salt caverns in Germany to store energy. In the caverns, compressed air or hydrogen will beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU approves landmark law for green batteries

June 15, 2023

The European Parliament has passed the proposal for green batteries, which puts world-leading standards on the environmental impact of theirThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rolls-Royce CEO: ‘hydrogen is a possibility’

June 15, 2023

Rolls-Royce is considering using hydrogen fuel cell technology over conventional batteries for its future electric cars once this technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

H1st vision, the first concept car by Software République

June 14, 2023

Created only two years ago, Software République is staging the world premiere of a collaborative concept at the Viva Technology 2023 exhibiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault introduces V2G on new electric R5

June 14, 2023

The all-electric Renault 5 will be the first Renault vehicle equipped with a bidirectional charger. The associated V2G service will be availThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota aims at 1.200 km-range solid state battery by 2027

June 13, 2023

Japanese carmaker Toyota finally seems to embrace the all-electric car and aims at several improved BEV batteries shortly, with an all-solidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels MIVB/STIB’s greening continues

June 12, 2023

The Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB aims to reduce its emissions by 40% by 2030. To provide an increasingly environmentally frieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM and Ford to use Tesla charging standard NACS

June 12, 2023

From 2025, General Motors will rely on Tesla’s charging port in the USA and Canada – exclusively. GM wants to provide adapters so that aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to install new battery lab in the US

June 12, 2023

The world’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, is investing almost $50 million in a new battery laboratory in the US. This will be built aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eneco builds 50 MW battery backup power park in Wallonia

June 08, 2023

Eneco, a Dutch energy supplier with its Belgian headquarter in Mechelen, will invest 90 million euros into a 50-megawatt battery power park This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New EX30 is Volvo’s entry-level EV

June 08, 2023

Volvo just launched its first entry-level electric car, and the Swedish (but now Chinese-owned) car maker surprises with a price setting a bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fluxys to install ‘hydrogen highway of the future’

June 07, 2023

Belgium-based gas transmission system operator Fluxys is working on the installation of 44 kilometers of new pipelines between Desteldonk anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SAS opens bookings for first electric flights in 2028

June 06, 2023

Last Friday, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) began accepting seat reservations for its groundbreaking commercial electric flights in Sweden, NorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Long time coming: the seven-seater VW ID. Buzz

June 05, 2023

Revealing the three-row version of its ID. Buzz is more than adding extra inches of wheelbase and one more bench in the back. The new LWB veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch builds S3 fuel cell stack for PowerCell

June 05, 2023

Automotive supplier Bosch is taking over the production of the S3 fuel cell stack for the Swedish fuel cell specialist PowerCell. Under the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota Yaris receives second hybrid driveline

June 01, 2023

As from the summer, the Toyota Yaris can be ordered with a second hybrid driveline gaining power and a refined drive. In addition, the upgraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla and BYD lead ICCT’s e-mobility transition ranking

June 01, 2023

A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses how effectively the world’s 20 largest automakers are trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Great Wall Motor looking to build or buy EV plant in Europe

June 01, 2023

Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motor is looking into acquiring a European EV plant in order to support its international expansion. BuiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Coldplay world tour thrives on BMW i3 batteries

May 31, 2023

More than 40 recycled BMW i3 batteries with a combined capacity of 1 680 kWh are currently powering the world tour of the British rock band This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned has opened first fast charging station in Wallonia

May 30, 2023

Fastned has opened its newest fast charging station – with eight charging points – in Vielsalm. These are the very first chargers from FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sporty bikes are gaining ground again

May 25, 2023

According to sector federation Traxio, 198 095 sporty bikes were delivered in 2022, 28,5% of the total bikes delivered for 2022. That’s a riThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gotion adds manganese to LFP and achieves 1 000 km range

May 23, 2023

Chinese battery maker Gotion High-Tech, a company heavily backed by Volkswagen, has unveiled its L600 battery. Its cells use lithium manganeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW on saving course to secure future investments

May 23, 2023

The Volkswagen Group is planning a billion-euro savings program for its core brand VW to bolster profitability and generate money for investThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker not averse to collaboration with others

May 22, 2023

Last week, Fisker Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker declared he is exploring collaboration with other companies to scale up market share faster, speakiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.