SAIC’s MG and Maxus EVs to come with swappable batteries

October 11, 2022

One of China’s major car manufacturers, SAIC Motor, known in Europe for its EVs under the former British MG brand and the Maxus vans, is steThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault will produce its EVs primarily in France

October 07, 2022

On Thursday, the French car manufacturer Renault confirmed that its future electric models will be built in France. Apart from the already cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sixt buys 100 000 EVs from Chinese BYD

October 05, 2022

The German car rental company Sixt and the Chinese EV carmaker BYD have concluded a long-term agreement. It guarantees the rental company acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to unveil new R4 concept at Paris Motor Show

October 04, 2022

On the 17th of October, at the 89th Paris Motor Show, Renault will unveil a brand-new show car that is a modern tribute to the iconic RenaulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Varta creates subsidiary for BEV battery production

October 04, 2022

V4Drive SE is the name of the new company that German battery specialist Varta created to answer the growing EV market. The unit will be ledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian energy island will play key part in energy supply

October 04, 2022

Belgium plans to construct an artificial offshore energy island 45 kilometers from the Belgian coastline to provide the country with electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Citroën Oli the new 2 CV of the electric era?

September 30, 2022

Citroën showed Oli yesterday (to pronounce all:ë), a concept of an EV that wants to be light, frugal and more sustainable and recyclable “This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France starting up ten hydrogen projects with EU support

September 29, 2022

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne wants to make France the champion of low-carbon hydrogen. To achieve that goal, Ms. Borne presented anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren to import Microlino in Belgium

September 29, 2022

Belgian car importer D’Ieteren Automotive is going to import the Microlino in Belgium. The importer sees the microcar as the perfect productThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch refuel 42% more with HVO sustainable biodiesel

September 29, 2022

The Dutch aren’t diesel-lovers; they never were with one of the smallest diesel fleets in Europe today, except for the transport sector. ThoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to copy Apple’s business model?

September 27, 2022

French carmaker Renault will control 80% of its electric vehicle value chain well ahead of its 2030 target as it develops partnerships in baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent electric car-sharer BattMobility sees business boom

September 27, 2022

The car-sharing and mobility organization BattMobility, located in Ghent and only offering electric cars, sees its business boom. The 4-yearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and fuel makers urge EU to keep ICE alive after 2035

September 26, 2022

In a joint letter to EU policymakers, Mazda, a coalition of fuel makers, and CLEPA, the European association of automotive parts suppliers, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s Elli and Belgian Elia to integrate EVs in grid system

September 26, 2022

Belgian high-voltage net manager Elia has joined forces with German carmaker Volkswagen to work on integrating EVs into the electricity gridThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium’s nuclear power plant Doel 3 pulls plug after 40 years

September 22, 2022

On Friday, 23rd of September, at 9 p.m. to be precise, the nuclear power plant Doel 3 in Antwerp will be closed after a 40-year career. It’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia turns off lights on highways

September 20, 2022

From 19 September, the lights go out at night on many Walloon highways. The measure comes at the initiative of the Walloon government and thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Public charging prices shooting up almost 25% in two months

September 19, 2022

In the chaotic public charging market in Europe, it’s hard to see the wood for the trees, but one constant is beyond doubt: prices are shootThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

2.000 home batteries to keep Belgian electricity grid in balance

September 13, 2022

More than 2 000 families in Flanders help balance the Belgian electricity grid via their home batteries. Together, they will form one of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to sell EVs in Latin America

September 13, 2022

Renault is getting ready to sell electric vehicles in Latin America starting next year. The list comprises Megane E-Tech Electric, Kangoo E-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Williams unveils new electric platform for hypercars

September 12, 2022

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has unveiled a new electric vehicle platform specifically for hypercars called EVR. It is designed for aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania quits on diesel engines in 2040

September 12, 2022

Truck-builder Scania has put itself a deadline for phasing out its turbodiesel engines. It waves the technology goodbye in 2040. Though the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to enable EV-charging without app or card by mid-2023

September 12, 2022

BMW’s electric models will, starting mid-2023, allow to charge at public chargers from different providers without the need to use a card orThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group to use innovative round battery cells from 2025

September 09, 2022

The BMW Group is set to launch a new era of e-mobility from models of its ‘Neumodels e Klasse’ using newly-developed round battery cells optThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian axial flux e-motor developer Magnax raises €20 million

September 07, 2022

The Flemish axial flux electric motor developer Magnax has closed a new financing round of  € 20 million. The money will be used to accelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ tech demonstrator van Sustaineer gets update

September 06, 2022

At the Mobility and the Future Mobility Summit in early September 2022, Mercedes is showing four improvements for its technology demonstratoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New VW boss Oliver Blume already sets his marks

September 02, 2022

As of Thursday, September 1st, Oliver Blume acts as CEO of both Porsche and the Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Herbert Diess as announced andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fluxys to study green ammonia terminal in Port of Antwerp-Bruges

September 01, 2022

Belgian gas network operator Fluxys, already preparing a future on hydrogen as an alternative ‘clean’ energy source, is studying the feasibiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to invest heavily in battery production and BEVs

September 01, 2022

Toyota, the world’s number one car manufacturer, has announced that it will invest 5,3 billion euros in launching its own battery productionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pre-orders for Hyundai Ioniq 6 in South-Korea are highest ever

August 31, 2022

Hyundai recorded 37 446 pre-orders for its new Ioniq 6 on the first day of the reservations in South Korea. This is significantly more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and LG Energy to invest $4,4 billion in US battery plant

August 30, 2022

Japanese carmaker Honda is joining forces with South Korean LG Energy Systems (LGES) to build a new lithium-ion battery cell factory in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV9, scheduled for 2023, in its final testing phase

August 29, 2022

Kia has started the final test program of the EV9. It has announced its world premiere for the first quarter of 2023. Test drives with camouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn preps Genk depot with chargers for e-buses

August 25, 2022

De Lijn’s depot in Genk-Winterslag is currently being equipped with charging stations for electric buses. Public transport company De Lijn hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt experiments with EV cable duct paving stone

August 24, 2022

The city of Hasselt experiments with a new type of pavement that integrates the charging cables of electric vehicles (EV). The concrete EV cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar batteries to power Candela’s electric hydrofoil boat

August 24, 2022

Two Swedish EV pioneers, Volvo-sister Polestar and electric ‘flyboat’ inventor Candela, found each other on the water. Polestar will supply This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany goes shopping for raw materials and energy in Canada

August 24, 2022

During a three-day visit to Canada, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has tried to realize as many deals as possible in the domains of raw mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to cut jobs to pay for electric transition (update)

August 24, 2022

Ford Motor Co. is preparing to cut as many as 8 000 jobs in the coming months to boost profits and help to fund its push into the electrifieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese debate: ultra-fast charging vs battery swapping

August 19, 2022

With NIO opening its second battery swapping station in Europe and XPeng Motors showcasing a new ultra-fast supercharger that offers up to 4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng shows 480 kW hypercharger

August 17, 2022

Today, XPeng Motors showcased a new ultra-fast supercharger that offers up to 480 kW of charging power so that in ideal conditions, you can This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New CATL battery cell factory in Hungary to supply Mercedes

August 16, 2022

After a first German plant, Chinese battery giant CATL is building a second, 100 GWh battery plant in Debrecen in the eastern part of HungarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will first Tesla cars with Blade battery come from Berlin?

August 12, 2022

Not GigaShanghai, but GigaBerlin is reportedly Tesla’s first factory to start equipping Model Y cars with the advanced Blade battery from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned triples turnover and adds three stations in Belgium

August 12, 2022

Dutch fast-charger network company Fastned has tripled its turnover in the first two quarters of this year to €12,6 million, a 188% increaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford number two in EV sales in the US (update)

August 11, 2022

Ford’s all-electric vehicle sales reached a new record. In July, the company sold 7 669 BEVs, 169% more than a year ago and 4,9% of the totaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.