Renault to adapt EV prices, face-lifted Clio presented

April 18, 2023

French carmaker Renault is reviewing its pricing policies for electric cars worldwide to ensure it stays competitive after a wave of price cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.7 flagship officially launched

April 18, 2023

As promised, the Volkswagen brand officially showed its new ID flagship on the 17th of April. The almost five-meter-long ID.7 saloon has a nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More details known of future Mini Hatchback

April 17, 2023

Ahead of the official premiere, more photos and the first technical data of the new Mini Cooper have appeared on the internet. This model isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to shut down last nuclear power plants on Saturday

April 14, 2023

Saturday, April 15th, will be a historical day for Germany. After more than sixty years, the nuclear era will come to an end. Precisely at mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault reserves bulk of Verkor’s Dunkirk battery production

April 14, 2023

Group Renault has made a deal with battery manufacturer Verkor from Grenoble to buy the bulk – the equivalent of 12 GWh of a total capacity This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Also one out of ten Mercedes-Benz cars is now electric

April 13, 2023

On Wednesday, we announced that at least one out of ten sales in Q1 for the BMW Group was electric. Competitor Mercedes-Benz now announced tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW gives details of new APP550 EV drive for MEB platform

April 13, 2023

Volkswagen has unveiled a new generation of drive units for its Modular Electric Building platform (MEB). The rear-axle drive APP550 comprisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

12% of global electricity was generated in 2022 by sun and wind

April 12, 2023

Last year, wind and solar energy generated 12% of electricity worldwide – a new record. Still, the share of renewables remains smaller thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More than one out of ten sales of BMW Group are fully electric

April 12, 2023

While total sales for Q1 of 2023 were slightly lower at 588 138 units (-1,5%), there was (again) a significant growth of BEV sales. BMW GrouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota wants to produce 1,5 million EVs in 2026

April 11, 2023

In his first speech as the new Toyota CEO, Koji Sato said on Friday that Toyota Motor Corporation would expand its electric vehicle line-up This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

FreeWire to target Belgium and EU with Boost Chargers

April 07, 2023

American FreeWire Technologies is bringing its unique take on fast charging to Belgium and other European countries under its own name. Its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New RAM 1500 REV has a targeted range of 800+ kilometers

April 07, 2023

The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck – made its world debut aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.7 in last testing phase

April 06, 2023

VW ID.7 testing is in its last weeks. Shortly before the world premiere of Volkswagen’s future ID. flagship on 17 April, VW provides pictuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Taito S1 three-wheeler ready to go

April 06, 2023

A year ago, we first mentioned the Taito, the first product of a young Ghent start-up. The three-wheeler e-scooter is now ready for sale andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fully electric Mini Countryman E in its last testing phase

April 05, 2023

The new generation Mini Countryman, the largest Mini model, is in its final testing phase. The start of production at the BMW Group Plant LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch solar car Lightyear finds new millions to reboot (Update)

April 05, 2023

Dutch solar carmaker Lightyear declared bankrupt by the court in January, has managed to find eight more million with mostly private investoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW won’t go into mining for battery production

April 03, 2023

The German car manufacturer BMW Group is betting on efficient design and recycling to bring down battery costs and is steering clear of inveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Current VW Golf VIII will be the last ICE Golf

April 03, 2023

According to Volkswagen brand boss Thomas Schäfer, it is now clear that there will be no ninth generation of the current VW Golf, despite bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen bets on kites to power mobile charging stations

March 30, 2023

Volkswagen is partnering with EnerKite to develop flexible, grid-independent e-charging stations. These will be powered by electricity generThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Fastned triples charging turnover but remains in red

March 30, 2023

Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has nearly tripled its charging turnover by 191% to €36,0 million, providing 2,3 million load sessionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU lays foundation for charging infrastructure every 60 km

March 29, 2023

Negotiators from the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission have reached an agreement on the rollout of charThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission bows to Germany

March 27, 2023

The EU Commission and the German government have agreed on a compromise on how new cars with combustion engines can be registered after 2035This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn: up to 600 new e-buses en route

March 27, 2023

Flemish public transport operator De Lijn plans to buy up to 600 new electric buses. With the new framework agreement, De Lijn wants to greeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL starts mass production of disruptive Qilin battery

March 23, 2023

According to local media outlet The Paper, Chinese power battery giant CATL has achieved mass production of its Qilin Battery. The battery iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën plans more affordable electric cars

March 22, 2023

Are affordable electric cars finally making their way into the market? A few days ago, we reported the wish of VW CEO Thomas Schäfer to havThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is retro-looking Morris JE van finally becoming reality?

March 22, 2023

Morris Commercial, the UK-based automotive engineering and manufacturing start-up, has completed a funding round, securing new investment foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations up 11,5% in February

March 21, 2023

In February 2023, the EU passenger car market continued to perform well, growing by 11,5% to 802 763 units, according to the data of the EurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW has plans for an ID.1 at less than €20.000

March 21, 2023

Volkswagen has just given the details of its ID. 2 with a base price of € 25 000; now it seems that it is planning an even smaller and, moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU toward more independence in critical raw materials

March 17, 2023

Suppose we want all new cars sold beyond 2035 in Europe to be zero-emission. In that case, it will be crucial for the EU to become more indeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies sells all its Dutch and German fuel stations

March 17, 2023

The French oil and gas concern TotalEnergies sells all its gas stations in Germany and the Netherlands – almost 1 600 – to Alimentation This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian-Danish energy island connection to be delayed

March 15, 2023

The planned connection between the Belgian and Danish energy islands will be delayed. The Danish authorities estimate that the project will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Group invests €122 billion in electrification

March 15, 2023

In the next five years, two-thirds of VW Group’s investments will be turned to electric and connected cars. The Group foresees €122 billioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and VW also lower prices of their EVs in China

March 14, 2023

BMW and Volkswagen have reduced the prices of their EVs in China significantly. This comes after several carmakers (Mercedes and Tesla amongThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders plans 100 hectares of solar parks to light up tunnels

March 13, 2023

Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to install solar panels on the unused land of The Agency for Roads and Traffic (AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Can magic of white hydrogen be game changer for FCEVs?

March 10, 2023

The energy-intensive process of producing green hydrogen (made from renewable electricity) is one obstacle hampering fuel cell vehicles’ devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast parent steps into rental and taxi services

March 08, 2023

VinGroup, the owner of the Vietnamese EV brand Vinfast, has kickstarted a new subsidiary focusing on renting electric cars and e-scooters anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Florida senator wants to limit EV use for hurricane evacuations

March 08, 2023

A Republican senator from Florida has suggested limiting the use of electric vehicles during hurricane evacuations, arguing that the charginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Egyptian MCV provides electric bus for German market

March 08, 2023

The Egyptian manufacturer, Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV), is entering the continental European market. The OEM has developed a busThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Onsemi supplier of semiconductors for BMW Group

March 08, 2023

Automotive supplier Onsemi will also use its silicon carbide technology in BMW electric cars in the future. The US semiconductor manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.