Does the Solterra EV tick all the Subaru boxes? We drove it.

March 23, 2022

As one of the first journalists in Europe, we were able to drive the first Subaru EV, the Solterra, on a closed test circuit in Aldenhoven, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Washington State to ban ICE cars by 2030

March 22, 2022

The US State of Washington has passed a bill banning the sale, purchase, and registration of new gasoline-powered vehicles of the model yearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders maps out potential for new EV charging points

March 21, 2022

Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), Flemish Minister for Mobility, has finished the promised mapping of new potential semi-public charging points for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche confirms 718 successor to be electric

March 21, 2022

Porsche has officially confirmed that it intends to offer its mid-engine 718 sports car exclusively in all-electric form by the middle of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders and Germany turn to Norway for ‘blue’ hydrogen

March 18, 2022

Flanders and Germany are betting on faster adoption of hydrogen to cut gas reliance from Russia. Flanders wants to convert natural gas from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU agrees on ‘battery passport’ for more sustainability

March 18, 2022

The Ministers for the Environment of the European Union have reached an agreement in Brussels on the rules for using and reusing industrial This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘eHighways urgently need a boost in Flanders’

March 18, 2022

Trucks that draw their electricity from overhead wires on the highway are a way to make road freight transport independent of fossil fuels. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Even the iconic VW Beetle is victim of copycats

March 17, 2022

An electric car in the style of the VW Beetle was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show last year. The Beetle-like vehicle comes from Ora, a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW: ‘EVs will be profitable sooner than expected’

March 16, 2022

“The profitability of EVs, a source of anxiety among car manufacturers for long, will be comparable to that of ICE cars sooner than expectedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt Drei, second giga-battery plant in Germany

March 16, 2022

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt announces a second giga-battery factory to be built in Germany, in the northern part, in Heide (SchleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian government lowers fuel excise and VAT on gas

March 15, 2022

Finally, the Belgian Federal Government has reached an agreement on Monday evening to lower the excise on fuel and bring the VAT on gas backThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders frees €218 million extra to lower energy consumption

March 15, 2022

The Flemish government will increase premiums for renovation, insulation, heat pumps, and renewable energy for this and next year. The budgeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One third of new buses in EU alternatively-powered

March 15, 2022

According to the statistics of the European manufacturers’ organization, ACEA, almost one-third (31,2%) of the newly registered buses in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to sell more than 600 000 EVs in Europe by 2026

March 14, 2022

Today, Ford announced significant strides toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will see the company transform and offer a new geneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Russia’s invasion makes green hydrogen cheaper than grey

March 11, 2022

What was deemed impossible until recently, has suddenly become a reality because of Putin’s war in Ukraine. According to an analysis by BlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW tripled benefit in 2021 and acquires Alpina

March 11, 2022

The net benefit of BMW Group more than tripled in 2021. This was caused by a higher turnover and lower production costs, and despite the semThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool to build 56 electric tram-buses for Paris

March 11, 2022

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool from Koningshooikt (Lier) may build at least 56 tram-buses that will run in Paris. The electric vehicles wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Mazda keeps to its multi-solution approach’

March 11, 2022

When traveling to Mazda’s EU headquarters in Frankfurt for the CX-60 reveal, we talked with Joachim Kunz, Senior Management Development &ampThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Hispano Suiza EV for the States

March 10, 2022

Michael Fux has just received his Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne. This is the first example to go to the US. The manufacturer came to life agThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB’s electricity bill €60 million higher already

March 10, 2022

The high electricity prices cost Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB tens of millions euros. According to Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SAIC & Alibaba launch their first car, the L7

March 10, 2022

IM Motors (Zhiji Motors in Chinese), the joint venture between SAIC and Alibaba, has started the serial production of its first electric modThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA urges EU to revise the Fuel Quality Directive

March 09, 2022

Given the preparation for the new Euro 7/VII emission standards (expected for this summer), the European car manufacturers association ACEA This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Kadjar successor Austral goes hybrid

March 09, 2022

This autumn, Renault will launch the Austral. This SUV will hit showrooms in autumn by sharing styling elements with the recently launched MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Global energy CO2 emissions in 2021 highest ever’

March 09, 2022

According to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report, global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2021 rose to the highest level ever. IncThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shell totally withdraws from Russia

March 09, 2022

The now British oil and gas concern Shell is breaking off all relations with Russia. The group earlier announced to sell all its investmentsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda launches large CX-60 SUV, its first PHEV

March 08, 2022

The all-new Mazda CX-60 introduces the company’s first plug-in full hybrid technology to the European SUV market. Expanding Mazda’s SUV This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and Iveco team up for electric and fuel cells

March 08, 2022

The Italian manufacturer of LCVs and trucks Iveco is joining forces with Hyundai to cope with the development of green drivelines and the trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop EV batteries together

March 08, 2022

Aston Martin has started a development partnership with Britishvolt on electric car batteries. The aim is to maximize the performance of speThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s XC40 to bring wireless charging one step closer

March 07, 2022

Volvo is today showcasing a wireless charging solution for its electrically powered vehicles. In addition, a small fleet of Volvo XC40 electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen realigns its technical development

March 07, 2022

Volkswagen has announced that it is realigning the focus and working methods of Technical Development (TD) to shift towards electromobility This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LeasePlan to offer Vietnamese VinFast EVs in Europe

March 07, 2022

LeasePlan is going to support Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast in its market entry in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. AccoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Car vacation now costing more than flying’

March 07, 2022

Will going on vacation by car become a luxury that only the rich can afford? There’s a chance of that if you look at the current record pricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and Sony to develop and produce BEVs together

March 07, 2022

Japanese companies Honda and Sony plan a ‘strategic alliance’ to develop and sell electric cars. The partners aim to launch a joint venture This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian government to lower taxes on fuel and VAT on gas?

March 07, 2022

Will there be a temporary excise tax cut on expensive fuel prices? The MR once again advocates the introduction of the mechanism of reverse This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars: one-third of cars sold in February is electrified

March 04, 2022

Volvo Cars reported sales of 42 067 cars in February, a decline of 17,2% compared with the same month last year. Demand for Volvo Cars produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and Kia want to sell 3 million EVs in 2030

March 04, 2022

The two most important members of the Hyundai Group, Hyundai and Kia, have (separately) presented their strategic roadmap for 2030. In totalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi certifies V6-diesel engines for HVO

March 03, 2022

After a number of its four-cylinder diesel engines getting an XTL (X-to-liquid) sticker on their fuel hatch in 2021, Audi has certified its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford spins off e-mobility business and spends $50 billion

March 03, 2022

The US car manufacturer Ford has announced that it will split its automotive business into two separate companies. Electric vehicles will inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ U-turn to 100% electric in Europe by 2030

March 02, 2022

With the symbolic presentation of the first fully electric Jeep to hit the markets next year, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has paved the waThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ukrainian war shuts down Russian charging points

March 02, 2022

The war in Ukraine already leaves its marks on the automotive industry but has also unexpected effects like paralyzing the network of chargiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent introduces first e-buses of De Lijn

March 02, 2022

Ghent is the third Flemish city to introduce silent and emission-free e-buses from public transport company De Lijn. The buses will be used This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV6 is Car of the Year 2022

March 01, 2022

For the first time in the Car of the Year (COTY) history, a Korean car has been chosen, and he’s purely electrically driven too. Also noticeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault thinks of full-electric Scénic

February 28, 2022

Renault wants to revive its Scénic compact van with an electric drive. The Scénic E-Tech Electric will be a five-seat electric SUV. The BrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker Ocean arrives in Europe

February 28, 2022

At the World Mobile Congress, opening today in Barcelona, CEO Henrik Fisker introduced its Fisker Ocean for the European market. The electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU grants €10 million to Battery Alliance Academy

February 28, 2022

The EU Commission has granted 10 million euros to the European Battery Alliance (EBA) Academy to come up to speed. The latter, part of the rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sees profits soaring

February 25, 2022

In 2021, the German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz (formerly Daimler) has registered a 123% increase in its operational benefit (€This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium plans new energy connections with UK and Norway

February 24, 2022

On Wednesday, the federal government has signed an agreement with the British government and Norway to strengthen their energy cooperation. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium’s first green hydrogen plant gains momentum

February 24, 2022

The Hyoffwind consortium with Colruyt’s Virya Energy and grid manager Fluxys expects its green hydrogen project in Zeebrugge, Belgium’s firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis posts record results in its first year of existence

February 23, 2022

As a new company formed on January 17, 2021, Stellantis N.V. posted record results for 2021, accelerating the realization of merger synergieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifteen Citroën Amis as company car incentive

February 23, 2022

Belgian household services provider Ekoservices has just added 15 Citroën Amis to its fleet of company cars. The service provider is makingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elia creates WindGrid subsidiary to expand offshore activities

February 23, 2022

The Belgian energy provider Elia has given the green light for the exploitation of new activities at sea. The company will create a subsidiaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW to reshuffle its ID. electric range

February 23, 2022

There are indications that Volkswagen has decided on a new direction for its upcoming electric small car ID. Life. At the same time, more neThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Ford thinking of an IPO for its electric division?

February 21, 2022

According to undisclosed sources talking to financial press agency Bloomberg, there’s a possibility that American car manufacturer Ford is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW brings back the e-Up

February 21, 2022

There were already rumors for weeks; now it’s official: Volkswagen is once again taking orders for the electric small car e-Up. The Style ‘PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.