Dacia VP: ‘Excessive weight is not acceptable’

February 21, 2023

In an interview with the British car magazine Autocar, Dacia Vice-President for Sales, Marketing, and Operations Xavier Martinet says that aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese battery maker CATL grants home brands a price reduction

February 20, 2023

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, the world’s largest, will offer decisive price reductions for its battery packs. But only the domestic This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan’s EV ‘kei’ car to power elevators during blackouts

February 20, 2023

Japanese carmaker Nissan and compatriot Hitachi’s Building Systems Co Ltd. subsidiary have demonstrated in Japan the possibility of keeping This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault saved by price hikes and Dacia

February 17, 2023

Yesterday, Renault published its financial results for last year. The French car manufacturer revived in 2022, compensating for serious saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW will also build a new electric SUV in Wolfsburg

February 17, 2023

VW’s main plant in Wolfsburg has been awarded the contract for an additional electric model from 2026. The vehicle is to be an electric SUThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Italy furious about EU decision to ban new ICE cars by 2035

February 16, 2023

The Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini (Lega Nord) is vehemently opposed to the decision of the European Parliament to ban the sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp plans two public fast charging squares for EVs

February 15, 2023

The city of Antwerp is planning to install at least two ‘fast charging squares’ for electric vehicles on its territory. Each of them will haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini offers EV convertible in limited numbers

February 15, 2023

Following the positive feedback on the unique specimen presented in the summer of 2022, Mini is now going ahead with a small series of the aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to cut another 3 800 jobs in Europe (Update)

February 15, 2023

It is now officially confirmed that Ford Motor Company is again planning to cut thousands of jobs. Some 3 800 across Europe before 2025, butThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Umicore to venture into cheaper manganese-rich HLM batteries

February 14, 2023

Belgian battery materials specialist Umicore announces it will start industrial production of cheaper manganese-rich HLM battery materials tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Toyota CEO more EV-minded

February 14, 2023

The future Toyota CEO (as of April 1st), Koji Sato, declared on Monday that he wanted to accelerate the group’s development of electrificatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Maybach also to develop its EV potential

February 13, 2023

Mercedes-Maybach is introducing its first model with a plug-in hybrid drive. This is essentially the Maybach variant of the plug-in hybrid oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned opens 19th fast-charging station in Belgium

February 13, 2023

Dutch Fastned has opened last week its 19th fast-charging station in Belgium, located just outside the Antwerp Metropole on the E19 toward BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to invest even more in software and EVs

February 13, 2023

The German Volkswagen Group plans to expand its software investments, digital services, and electromobility investments. That’s the result oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

John Deere introduces first battery-electric lawn mower

February 10, 2023

John Deere, the American manufacturer of agriculture machinery and lawn care equipment, has just announced that it’s joining the electric This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche plans super-EV for high-luxury segment

February 10, 2023

Porsche’s new electric flagship should be launched in 2027 and will be a seven-seater, off-road-capable luxury crossover. Porsche previousThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will the electric Mini stay in the UK?

February 10, 2023

BMW Group is reportedly negotiating with the British Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to receive a £75 milliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group steps up global production of electric vehicles

February 06, 2023

The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility, and is poised to gain even more momentum with its next vehicle generation, the ‘NeuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to offer six BEVS by 2026, including two electric sedans

February 03, 2023

Volvo Cars plan to turn its S60 and S90 sedan models into fully electric cars. The two sedans are part of a plan to launch at least six new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla triggers Ford to lower price of Mustang Mach-E (update)

February 02, 2023

Ford lowers its prices for the Mustang Mach-E in the U.S. as a reaction to Tesla. The starting price for a Mustang Mach-E is now $ 45 995 ($This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus Cars to go IPO in 2023, after 75 years

February 01, 2023

The specialized sports car manufacturer Lotus, now a part of the Chinese Geely automotive group, will have an Initial Public Offering (IPO) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën to sell electric ë-C3 in India

January 27, 2023

Citroën has unveiled its first electric car to go on sale in the Indian market. The new ë-C3 is based on the ICE version, which the FrenchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Every Peugeot nameplate will have a BEV as of 2025

January 27, 2023

French carmaker Peugeot is accelerating its electrification strategy. At the e-Lion event on Thursday, it announced that every Peugeot in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

British car industry at lowest level since… 1956

January 26, 2023

According to figures from the sector federation SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), vehicle production in the UK dropped to iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

FUREC project: converting municipal waste into green hydrogen

January 25, 2023

German multinational energy company RWE is building two new plants in the Maastricht-Roermond region in the Netherlands, to produce 54 000 tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vanwall launches the Vandervell, its first EV production car

January 20, 2023

Vanwall, a former English Formula 1 racing team, is revived and has presented an electric compact production model to be built in Germany. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Battery-maker Britishvolt going belly-up

January 18, 2023

Britishvolt, the UK’s hope of constructing a 30 GWh Gigafactory in Blyth, in the northeast of England, is going belly-up as attempts to findThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s smallest EVs get improved range, charging, and RWD

January 17, 2023

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Our EVs will soon be the benchmark’

January 17, 2023

Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World premiere at BMS: Mazda adds PHEV-version of MX-30

January 16, 2023

As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car of the Year 2023 is Jeep Avenger

January 16, 2023

For the first time, the award-winning Car of the Year (COTY) ceremony was at the Brussels Motor Show. Fifty-seven car journalists from 23 coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels invests €500 000 extra in fast charging stations

January 13, 2023

The Brussels-Capital Region is releasing 500 000 euros to support eleven private projects to roll out fast and ultra-fast charging stations This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned almost tripled revenue  

January 12, 2023

During the last quarter of 2022, the Dutch fast-charging operator witnessed a growth of almost factor three compared to the year before. ApaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Frontline pulls plug on intended merger with Euronav (update)

January 11, 2023

The intended merger between the Norwegian oil tanker shipping company under Cypriot flag, Frontline, and the Belgian sector peer Euronav is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Growing EV sales confirm BMW’s lead among German premium three

January 11, 2023

For the second consecutive year, the BMW Group has beaten Mercedes-Benz in total sales for 2022. The number three, Audi, follows at arm’s leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Greenland’s first wind farm to produce green ammonia

January 09, 2023

Greenland and Norway want to produce green ammonia with Greenlandic wind. The Greenland-based company Anori and the Norwegian company H2CarrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast gives details about smaller cars VF6 and VF7

January 09, 2023

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer, is lining up its following two models after the VF 8 and VF 9 that were previously presentedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway and Germany explore undersea hydrogen pipeline

January 06, 2023

Norwegian energy company Equinor and its German sector partner RWE are planning to build an undersea hydrogen pipeline between the two countThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 EV will come in 2024, a concept is shown at CES

January 06, 2023

The electric Ram 1500 pickup Stellantis showed at the CES today is still a concept vehicle. Unlike what was rumored a few weeks ago, the proThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Cockerill to set up electrolyzer gigafactory in Morocco

January 05, 2023

The Belgian, Seraing-based company, John Cockerill, a well-known hydrogen electrolysis specialist, will invest in Morocco’s green hydrogen pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault COO: ‘There will be no Zoe successor’

January 04, 2023

The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four out of five new car sales in Norway are electric

January 03, 2023

In 2022, almost 80% of all newly registered cars in Norway were electric, a world record. Tesla is the overall market leader, with a 12,2% mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uganda to swap all ICE motorcycles to electric for free

January 03, 2023

Talking about EV incentives, this one from the African country Uganda fires one’s imagination: President Museveni announced in his end-of-thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Greece to subsidize taxis up to €17.500 to switch to electric

January 03, 2023

Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced the ‘Green Taxi’ plan. With the plan, Greece aims to replace 2 000 old and pollutiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car sales -4,4% in 2022, BMW number one again

January 03, 2023

Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 REV electric pickup is ready for launch

January 03, 2023

Ram’s electric pickup is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai will only sell EVs in Norway

December 30, 2022

From now on, Hyundai Motors has decided to sell only pure electric vehicles in Norway. The Hyundai Group has invested a lot lately in develoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.