A BMW ‘i’con comes to an end: i3 production has stopped

July 01, 2022

The ‘i’conic BMW i3 ends its production with just over 250 000 units produced in the eight and a half years of its existence. It has never bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Freyr ups the scale of its first Gigafactory in Norway

June 30, 2022

Norwegian battery-maker Freyr has received approval from its board to expand its plans for a Gigafactory in the country’s north. Called ArctThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bolt provides Belgian summer festivals with renewable energy

June 29, 2022

This summer, the Belgian energy platform Bolt will provide three festivals – Rock Werchter, Sfinks Mixed (Boechout), and Boomtown (Ghent) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis invests further in Vulcan Energy

June 27, 2022

Stellantis has invested €50 million in Vulcan Energy Resources. As such, it becomes the second-largest shareholder of the German-AustraliaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford builds electric super van

June 27, 2022

Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle division of the American manufacturer, presented the Ford Pro Electric Supervan at the Festival of Speed inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL launches world’s most efficient battery pack

June 24, 2022

Following a sneak preview in March, CATL presented the production version of its third-generation cell-to-pack battery (CTP), now called QilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision EQXX beats own record: 1 202 km range

June 24, 2022

On a trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone, the ‘most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever’ breaks its own efficiency record and drives 1 202 km on a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford chooses Valencia to manufacture next-gen EVs

June 23, 2022

Ford Europe has chosen its Valencia plant in Spain as the preferred location for vehicle assembly, based on a next-generation electric vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sibelga wants to heat Brussels buildings with hydrogen

June 22, 2022

Sibelga, the manager of the Brussels gas and electricity distribution network, plans to use hydrogen by 2050 to heat old, poorly insulated bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA wants EU building directive to be more ambitious

June 21, 2022

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) commented on the latest EU plans, part of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package. RegardThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to build new e-drives in Austria

June 21, 2022

BMW Group has announced that it will also develop and produce the next generation of electric drives at its main engine plant in Steyr, UppeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Faraday FF 91 finally on the road this year?

June 20, 2022

California-based electric start-up Faraday Future will be able to launch its debut FF 91 model without additional funding during the third qThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Joint venture between Honda and Sony is progressing

June 20, 2022

The joint venture between Sony and Honda for electric cars and mobility services announced in March is becoming more concrete. It will be caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hydrogen pipeline to connect Belgium and France

June 17, 2022

Belgian gas grid operator Fluxys and the French company GRTgaz are joining forces to develop an open-access low-carbon hydrogen transmissionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar continues growth

June 17, 2022

The premium full-electric Geely daughter Polestar is continuing to grow. Over 32 000 customer orders have been registered globally for PolesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will GM return ‘electrically’ to Europe?

June 17, 2022

Since the US number one car manufacturer sold Opel/Vauxhall to Stellantis five years ago, its presence on the old continent has been minimalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford US recalls over 50 000 Mustang Mach-E EVs (Update)

June 16, 2022

In the US, Ford will recall some 49 000 Mustang Mach-E EVs for a possible battery problem. As a result, the manufacturer has asked its dealeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hope in dire times: SsangYong Torres

June 15, 2022

Despite an ownership battle in the background, SsangYong doesn’t refrain from looking ahead. The South-Korean niche player presents the ToThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned to double charging stations from 207 to 400 by 2024

June 15, 2022

Dutch fast-charging company Fastned has ambitious plans to double its network in Europe from 207 today to 400 by 2024 and round the cape of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schaeffler to develop four-in-one drive unit for EVs

June 15, 2022

Schaeffler presented an innovative drive unit for electric vehicles at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Oslo. Schaeffler says that the ‘fouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX with 1.000 km range coming?

June 15, 2022

Michigan (US) based battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE) has signed an agreement with BMW Group to integrate its Gemini battery technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia pinpoints 2.000 sites for EV charging stations

June 14, 2022

The regional Walloon administration has drawn up a deployment map for installing electric charging stations. According to Walloon Mobility MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Disgruntled Stellantis steps out of ACEA

June 14, 2022

Car manufacturing group Stellantis (a fusion between FCA and  PSA) has announced that it will withdraw from the European manufacturers assoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi’s pioneering charging lounge goes international

June 13, 2022

Following a pilot phase in Nuremberg and “overwhelmingly” positive feedback from customers, Audi has decided to expand its concept of chThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vitesco develops potential game-changing electric motor

June 13, 2022

At the 35th (EVS) Electric Vehicle Symposium in Oslo, German Vitesco Technologies, a spin-off from Continental, presented a new generation oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian solar car beats world record: 1 051 km in 12 hours

June 13, 2022

The Belgian Agoria Solar Team has beaten the world record of driving 12 hours continuously in trying to cover the longest distance ever for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear 0 (zero) ready for launch

June 10, 2022

Is solar power coming into the automotive business too? The Dutch manufacturer Lightyear has rebaptized its One into 0 (zero) and is ready fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders to accelerate ban on natural gas for heating

June 09, 2022

Flanders wants to accelerate the phase-out of natural gas and, therefore, introduces a ban on natural gas connections in newly built houses This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche takes over German e-bike start-up Fazua

June 09, 2022

Porsche has taken over Fazua, a light and compact drive systems manufacturer for e-bikes. The take-over follows Porsche earlier taking a 20-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat sends Cupra ahead on electrification path

June 09, 2022

At the ‘Unstoppable Impulse Event’ in Sitges near Barcelona, Cupra previewed three electrified models to be launched before 2025. Mother comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s original Ioniq bows out in July

June 08, 2022

Hyundai will soon cease production of the first Ioniq, the model that received a name that became the electric sub-brand afterward. AccordinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders beefs up subsidies for electric and hydrogen trucks

June 08, 2022

Flanders is beefing up the subsidies for investments in sustainable trucks for heavy transport and buses. For hydrogen trucks, the subsidiesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3: first pic now, revealed in October

June 08, 2022

Geely’s daughter and Volvo’s sister Polestar has revealed the first entire picture of its Polestar 3, its first SUV. There’s also a date annThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sofico to add forty charging points for Wallonia

June 07, 2022

Sofico, the Walloon Region’s agency for the management of the structural road network, will launch the deployment of a network of electric cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Solid Power starts pilot production of solid-state battery

June 07, 2022

The Denver-based start-up Solid Power, backed by Ford and BMW, announced it would be starting production of the first solid-state batteries This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s version of a ‘Powerwall’ home backup battery

June 07, 2022

Japanese car giant Toyota is launching in its home country its own version of a home backup battery system, seven years after Tesla led the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker Pear can be ordered from now in the US (update)

June 07, 2022

Next week, the Fisker Ocean debuts in Europe. From now on, American customers can reserve Fisker’s second model, the Pear (for Personal ElecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos joins Fluxys project for Antwerp hydrogen network

June 07, 2022

British chemical company Ineos wants to build an open hydrogen network in Antwerp together with gas distributor Fluxys. The hydrogen networkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s ‘New Class’ EV plant will be in Debrecen, Hungary

June 07, 2022

The BMW Group has laid the foundation stone for its new electric car plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The company invests more than one billion eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electrically powered Renault Kangoo of the second generation

June 02, 2022

Renault is extending its range of electrically powered vans with an EV version of the latest Kangoo, the Rapid E-Tech Electric. The arrival This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Martin Sander to head Ford’s Model e business unit

June 02, 2022

Ford is taking the next significant step in its transformation in Europe. Martin Sander becomes General Manager, Ford Model e, for Ford in EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ new GLC PHEV has 100 km+ range

June 02, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has presented the new generation of its popular SUV model GLC. Only electrified drives are used, which means at least a 48-volThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany’s tax break causes Dutch fuel rush

June 02, 2022

German villages adjacent to the Dutch border are experiencing a flood of Dutch fuel tourists after the government having lowered the pump prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Back to the future’: DeLorean Alpha5

May 31, 2022

The all-new model from DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was set for a digital launch today following several teasers. Still, the automaker releaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DATS24 opens second hydrogen fuel station in Wilrijk

May 31, 2022

As part of a complete network of five hydrogen filling stations, DATS24 opened a second unit in Wilrijk yesterday. The forecourt lies along This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.