Volvo receives record order for up to 1.000 e-trucks

May 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1 000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest buildiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru to sell 400 BEVs annually in 5 years

May 22, 2023

Subaru plans to sell 200 000 battery-electric cars per year by 2026 and to create production capacity for 400 000 BEVs annually by 2028. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric hypercar Rimac Nevera sets 23 new world records

May 19, 2023

Croatian brand Rimac has set an impressive 23 speed and performance world records in one day with its electric hypercar Nevera. The 1 914-hpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations up again in April

May 19, 2023

In April 2023, the EU car market saw a significant increase in passenger car registrations, with 803 188 units sold, marking a 17,2% growth This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM confirms return to Europe

May 17, 2023

The number one American car manufacturer General Motors is gearing up for its return to Europe with an EV line-up. The Cadillac Lyriq could This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to introduce E-Tourneo Courier

May 17, 2023

A few weeks after the compact electric delivery van E-Transit Courier, Ford also presented its passenger car version, E-Tourneo Courier. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ostend airport gets 66 000 solar panels

May 16, 2023

There will be 66 200 solar panels on the grounds around Ostend airport. Energy company EnergyVision will start installing them there in autuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU backs Spanish subsidy program for EV batteries

May 16, 2023

The EU Commission has approved an 837 million euros program by the Spanish government to support the production of batteries for EVs. This rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies to build large battery farm in Antwerp

May 16, 2023

The French petroleum giant, TotalEneries, is planning to build a large battery park next to its Antwerp refinery. On Monday, the company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Renault brooding on a €20 000 BEV?

May 16, 2023

French car manufacturer Renault is working on a €20 000 EV to make electric car ownership more mainstream and affordable in Europe. The caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati officializes death of V8 and commits to electric

May 16, 2023

At the fifth Motor Valley Fest, an open-air event in Modena during last weekend, Maserati reinforced its push toward electric drive. The HouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt Drei battery factory confirmed in northern Germany

May 15, 2023

“Northvolt has decided to proceed with the next steps concerning its expansion in Heide (northern Germany),” said CEO Peter Carlsson in a joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes introduces carbon-friendly aluminium on EQE and EQS

May 15, 2023

Mercedes starts to manufacture the EQE and EQS models with aluminium of a significantly reduced carbon footprint as of this summer. As alumiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Macron could exclude non-European electric cars from EV bonus

May 12, 2023

French President, Emmanuel Macron, could announce a reform of the government’s EV bonus plan. The suggestion could be based on the vehicleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Silence opens first Urban Store in Belgium

May 12, 2023

Silence, a manufacturer of microcars and scooters, has opened its first ‘Urban Store’ in Belgium.  The exact location is ‘Gare Maritime’ inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia: new car taxation scheme finally approved

May 11, 2023

After a large consulting round, the Walloon government has approved an upgraded and comprehensively altered version of the Walloon car taxatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sparki wants to double Belgian supercharger network in 2023

May 10, 2023

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld) has inaugurated the first supercharger station from Sparki, a provider rooted in Belgium. The twThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sweden and Florida go for electrified roads to charge EVs

May 10, 2023

Sweden is set to convert a motorway into a permanent electrified road, allowing electric cars and e-trucks to charge while driving. AccordinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LEVC launches new BEV platform

May 09, 2023

Geely’s subsidiary LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has presented its modular electric platform SOA (Space Oriented Architecture), wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Fisker Ocean delivered in Europe (update)

May 09, 2023

The first electric car from the American manufacturer Fisker Inc. is allowed to roll on the roads in Europe. The Fisker Ocean has received sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ElringKlinger scores major contract to outfit BMW EVs

May 08, 2023

German automotive supplier ElringKlinger has scored a big contract with a term of several years with BMW. The company will supply cell contaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW and Shell to install battery-boosted DC chargers

May 08, 2023

Volkswagen and Shell Germany have put the first battery-boosted charging station into operation at a Shell gas station in Göttingen, GermanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz more careful on interim goals electrification

May 05, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has pushed back an interim goal on its way to becoming an electric car manufacturer. Specifically, it is about the target set This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Mini Cooper will have a range of up to 400 km

May 04, 2023

Following the unofficial leak of data and images a few weeks ago, Mini has announced the first official key data for the upcoming Cooper EleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Centrica to build in Ostend first battery storage outside UK

May 03, 2023

Centrica Business Solutions, a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, has started the constrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group and E.ON create ‘connected home charging’

May 02, 2023

The BMW Group and E.ON have agreed on the first pan-European cooperation for intelligent charging at home. The strategic collaboration aims This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda CEO: ‘Shanghai was an unpleasant surprise for us’

May 02, 2023

While delivering Honda’s annual business briefing last week, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe made a few interesting comments regarding Chinese compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD biggest in China, dethrones Volkswagen

April 28, 2023

On its home turf, Chinese car giant BYD has beaten Volkswagen and is currently the number one brand in sales. Also, the brand doubled its reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The end for the Chevrolet Bolt is near

April 28, 2023

American number one car manufacturer General Motors has announced plans to stop production of the Chevrolet Bolt electric model at the end oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis wants to reduce (personnel) costs in the US

April 27, 2023

Car manufacturing group Stellantis, representing 14 different brands with several North American brands among them, wants to reduce costs anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda to launch six new BEVs by 2026

April 26, 2023

Skoda Auto is further stepping up the pace of its electric mobility campaign and transformation. Launching four all-new e-vehicles and two uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renewi’s new waste recycling in Ghent powered by wind

April 26, 2023

On Tuesday, waste processing company Renewi officially inaugurated its new plastics sorting line in the port of Ghent (Belgium). A 20-millioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and SK invest $5 billion in US battery factory

April 26, 2023

Car manufacturer Hyundai and battery manufacturer SK will invest five billion dollars to build a joint battery cell factory in Bartow CountyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX2 to be built in increasingly electric Regensburg plant

April 26, 2023

German premium car manufacturer BMW will produce a second electric model at its German factory in Regensburg this year. The fully electric iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO Koji Sato: ‘Toyota must do more, faster’

April 25, 2023

Last Friday, Toyota Motor Corporation’s CEO Koji Sato gave a stark assessment of the Japanese automaker’s work ahead in China, saying it musThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

North Sea to become Europe’s green power plant

April 25, 2023

Nine European countries signed a joint declaration on Monday in Ostend at the second North Sea Summit to make the North Sea the “green powerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cupra Tavascan is most powerful MEB based EV yet

April 25, 2023

In Berlin, Seat’s sporty daughter Cupra has unveiled the Tavascan, its first all-electric SUV coupe, and its second BEV model. Based on the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault is growing again and thinks about an IPO for Ampere

April 24, 2023

The Renault Group is steadily recovering. For Q1 of 2023, turnover has risen by 30% to € 11,5 billion. The loss due to the withdrawal fromThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan has doubts about Alliance

April 24, 2023

According to an agency report, the Japanese carmaker Nissan is pushing ahead with its growth plans in software and electric vehicles more inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Magna to build EV for Ineos

April 19, 2023

Canadian company Magna will manufacture an electric SUV for Ineos Automotive. Production will kick off in Graz, Austria, in 2026. In additioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PowerGo to install charging stations at 450 Basic-Fit locations

April 19, 2023

Fitness center chain Basic-Fit and PowerGo have joined forces to realize charging solutions at about 450 Basic-Fit locations in Belgium and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market sees substantial increase in Q1 2023

April 19, 2023

According to the newly published figures of the European car manufacturers association ACEA, the EU car market recorded a significant 28,8% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Group invests €1 billion in Chinese R&D Center for EVs

April 19, 2023

Volkswagen will invest around one billion euros to establish a new R&D center for fully connected electric cars in Hefei, China, named �This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bekaert builds new plant for hydrogen electrolysis materials

April 18, 2023

The West-Flemish steel wire specialist Bekaert is to make additional investments in Belgium in the manufacture of and research into electrolThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.