ID. Buzz as camper van available in the U.S.

August 22, 2024

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz was introduced to the U.S. market last year, and there is already a proposition for a camper conversion. At the sameThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford rethinks its EV strategy

August 22, 2024

Ford is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric sport utility vehicle in a shift that mayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM is cutting in its software and services organization

August 20, 2024

According to the Detroit News and Reuters, General Motors Co. is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nevera R is Rimac’s first hypercar

August 19, 2024

Electric sports car manufacturer Rimac recently presented the hyper-GT Nevera and wants to develop a hyper-sports car based on it. Rimac hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche adjusts EV targets and invests in Varta (update)

August 19, 2024

Porsche is responding to the slower electric ramp-up. Following the recent changes in the production of the electric Taycan, the production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Now the old Mercedes G-Class is going all-electric

August 16, 2024

While Mercedes is fully concentrated on launching the all-electric G-Class EV, the engineers from Arcade Cars are feasting on a throwback toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plummeting used EV prices threaten to brake electric transition

August 16, 2024

Alarm bells are ringing on both sides of the Atlantic over the free fall of used EV prices. Studies indicate these are up to 40% lower than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests in charging infrastructure in South America

August 16, 2024

The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with Vemo, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnershipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla drops entry-level variant of its Cybertruck

August 16, 2024

American EV manufacturer Tesla removed the basic version of the Cybertruck, which costs $60,990, from the US configurator before the first dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Hyundai Santa Fe transforms into large boxy SUV (update)

August 14, 2024

Hyundai has unveiled the first pictures of its new Santa Fe. The future mid-size SUV looks wildly different from its predecessor, with a boxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Trinity, VW’s EV flagship, not before 2032?

August 14, 2024

The Volkswagen Trinity was once regarded as the VW Group’s first upcoming electric flagship and was due to be launched in 2026. The launch sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Group CEO officially backs EU’s electric mobility agenda

August 13, 2024

In an interview with the German newspaper Der Welt, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has strongly supported the European Union’s planned This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Breakthrough in solar-energy coating to power future EVs?

August 12, 2024

Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary solar power-generating coating that can be applied on everThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hydrogen powered Mirai causes strong headaches for Toyota

August 09, 2024

As a strong advocate for hydrogen mobility, Japanese carmaker Toyota faces headwinds over how it promotes and deploys the Mirai. The companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schiphol tests world’s first hydrogen ground power unit

August 07, 2024

Schiphol Airport is the first worldwide to test a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU). The H2-GPU can power KLM Cityhopper aircraft on-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Samsung shows solid-state battery that lasts 20 years

August 06, 2024

Samsung is upping the stakes in the race to commercialize solid-state batteries. At the SNE Battery Day 2024 event in Seoul, South Korea, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes has high ambitions for its new CLA EV range

August 06, 2024

According to a media report, a mid-size SUV will follow shortly after the new CLA four-door Mercedes, which is set to launch soon. This X174This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Study: how hot summer affects your EV’s range

August 05, 2024

As is commonly known, freezing cold temperatures affect an EV’s range. But how do extreme summer temperatures affect its battery capacity? This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DEME and BP join forces for green hydrogen project in Oman

August 01, 2024

The British oil and gas giant BP is joining the Belgian dredging company DEME’s prestige hydrogen project in Oman. The company reported the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW suffers in China but sells a growing number of EVs in Q2

August 01, 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, BMW Group saw its earnings drop a bit due to a weak Chinese market and the investment costs for the ‘Neue KlaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota sales slide almost 5% in H1, 2024

July 31, 2024

Number one car manufacturer Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month and decreased by 4.7% for the first half of 2024. This is mainly dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD goes (very) upmarket with Yangwang U9 supercar

July 30, 2024

Until now, China’s biggest EV car manufacturer, BYD, was best known for its low-cost electric cars. That hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV makThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

HelloFresh now also greening the middle mile

July 30, 2024

German meal delivery company HelloFresh wants to make the middle mile, the transport between the central distribution center and the hubs, eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO rounds cape of 2,500 battery swap stations

July 30, 2024

Chinese premium carmaker NIO has officially rounded the cape of 2,500 Power Swap Stations (PPS), of which 2,454 are located in China and 51 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sells/earns less in Q2 2024

July 29, 2024

In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group sold 496,700 vehicles, 3.7% less than in the same period last year. The company blamThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault CEO blows hot and cold about energy transition

July 26, 2024

As ACEA President Luca de Meo emitted the thought a few days ago, banning ICE cars as of 2035, a requirement imposed by the EU, is getting cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Final go for first green hydrogen plant in Zeebrugge

July 26, 2024

After years of delay, the starting signal has been given for constructing the first green hydrogen factory in Zeebrugge. The final investmenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford’s view on EV future doesn’t change, the approach does

July 25, 2024

Ford’s energy transition has been challenging. Until now, America’s number two carmaker has lost money. Nevertheless, CEO Jim Farley says itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium and Luxembourg join top-five in EV readiness (Ayvens)

July 25, 2024

The latest edition of Ayvens’ Mobility Guide 2024 provides a comprehensive country-by-country analysis of EV readiness and electrification pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Renault Twingo EV to be built in Slovenia

July 25, 2024

Renault Group and the government of Slovenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce the next all-electric Twingo in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Farasis Energy claims breakthrough in million-mile battery

July 24, 2024

Chinese lithium-ion battery cell maker Farasis Energy, which supplies Geely, Mercedes-Benz, and Turkish Togg, among others, claims to have sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations for H1 2024 show EV growth continues

July 24, 2024

In the first half of the year (H1), the market for new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg shrank by 0.4%, with 263,408 registered new cars compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sollei Concept proves Cadillac wants to go high-luxury again

July 24, 2024

Cadillac has revealed the Sollei Concept, an exquisite two-door convertible that is, in fact, a Celestiq, Cadillac’s new high-luxury limousiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford of Europe goes ‘multi-energy’ again

July 23, 2024

Ford of Europe initially wanted to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030. The US carmaker now says it will continue to offer combustion engine vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EVs under increasing pressure in the U.S.

July 22, 2024

For years, EVs have been in a state of grace. For different reasons, this is over now. Electric vehicles, especially in the United States, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO opens its 50th battery swapping station in Europe

July 17, 2024

Chinese premium EV maker NIO has opened the 50th Power Swap Station on the Old Continent in Norway, where it started in 2022 its European joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Five Jaguars to disappear from catalogue this year

July 15, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to remove five’ zero-profit’ Jaguars from its lineup this year. The F-Pace SUV will be the only Jaguar tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Luminus to build large battery park in Ghent

July 15, 2024

Energy provider Luminus, a subsidiary of the French EDF, intends to build a giant battery park on its site in Ghent. On Friday, the company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Wever asks Engie to keep nuclear plants open even longer

July 12, 2024

Fresh Belgian ‘formateur’ Bart De Wever (N-VA) has informed Engie that he wants to put “maximum” effort into nuclear energy, writes the busiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Grande Panda highlights Fiat’s 125th anniversary

July 12, 2024

One of the big stars of Fiat’s 125th birthday event was the new Grande Panda. It’s a small hatchback with rugged crossover styling that willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG reveals Cyber GTS at Goodwood

July 12, 2024

The new MG Cyber GTS charged up the show at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday. MG unveiled its new two-door electric sports caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.