TME to supply fuel cells for bi-modal hydrogen train

April 09, 2021

A consortium with partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is testing a bi-modal train prototype, which uses its pantograph on reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway enthralled by electrified cars (85% market share)

April 08, 2021

In the past months, the Norwegian car market had a dip, and also the electrified cars suffered. Now the market is jumping up again, and the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEV: ‘green hydrogen cheaper than natural gas by 2050’

April 08, 2021

Clean, ‘green hydrogen’ made with renewable energy will become cheaper sooner than expected, with costs dropping by 85% to become even cheapThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar: ‘We want a truly climate-neutral car by 2030’

April 08, 2021

One of the striking items in car manufacturer Polestar’s first annual review is the aim to create the first truly climate-neutral car by 203This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GMC’s Hummer EV pickup and SUV ‘to move like a crab’

April 07, 2021

General Motors opens the order book for the all-new electric Hummer, which will be offered as a pickup and an SUV. The new Hummer promises gThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars: best first quarter in history

April 07, 2021

Volvo Cars reported the best first quarter in its history. The company’s global sales increased by 40,8% compared to the same period last This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes reveals details of EQS and thinks about an EQG

April 07, 2021

While the official world première of Mercedes’ EQS flagship is in a week, Mercedes has already revealed some key technical data. At the samThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Colruyt: 100% green electricity for private individuals

April 07, 2021

Belgian retail group Colruyt starts to offer 100% renewable surplus electricity from its own wind parks to private individuals via its DATS This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cologne orders another 51 articulated e-buses from VDL

April 06, 2021

Cologne’s public transport company KVB has ordered another 51 VDL Citeas SLFA-181 Electric articulated buses to be delivered in 2022. This wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wind farms at sea only produce one-third of their capacity

April 06, 2021

Wind farms at sea are only producing one-third of their energy production capacity despite the wind. According to the Belgian Offshore PlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO no fan (yet) of dedicated EV platforms

April 06, 2021

Recently, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse gave a series of boardroom interviews entitled “Delivering Net Zero”. He told the news agency Reuters, foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV6 officially launched (update)

April 06, 2021

Last week, the new electric flagship of South-Korean car manufacturer Kia was officially launched. The EV6 wants to symbolize the new brand This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Efteling opens largest EV charging hub in Benelux

April 02, 2021

Efteling, the fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, near Tilburg in the Netherlands, just opened the largest charging hub in the BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG reveals electrification strategy

April 01, 2021

Mercedes-AMG has officially announced the details of its electrification strategy. Mercedes’ sporty daughter will launch performance hybridsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Was Volkswagen pulling our leg? Yes it was. (Update)

April 01, 2021

The marketing stunt of the German VW Group is turning against her. On Tuesday, Volkswagen of America leaked a marketing message: the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Daimler joined by BP in charging developer DCS

March 31, 2021

BP has agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in developing charging networks. Under the agreement, BP will become a 33.3% partnerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Mondeo will disappear next year

March 30, 2021

Ford of Europe’s electrification program will make long-time icon Mondeo disappear at the beginning of next year. The Galaxy and S-Max MPVs This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Netherlands leads the dance in electric buses in EU

March 30, 2021

While the vast majority of newly registered medium and heavy buses in Europe in 2020 were still diesel propelled (72,9%), electrically chargThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS has ‘hyperscreen’ dashboard

March 30, 2021

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz published the first details and photos of the interior of its electric luxury sedan EQS. The world preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot’s new 308 will also be an EV (Update)

March 29, 2021

Two weeks ago, Peugeot launched the brand-new 308. The car will first be available with conventional ICE engines and in an electrified form This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PwC: ‘Dutch to drive 28 billion electric kilometers by 2030’

March 26, 2021

According to a Dutch PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) study, there are no ‘insuperable difficulties’ for the Netherlands’ goal to ban sales of IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault overhauls commercial vehicle range

March 26, 2021

In the wake of the Renaulution plan, CEO Luca de Meo’s sweeping stratagem for a turnaround at the brand, Renault is also uplifting and revieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla has more than 6 000 superchargers in Europe

March 26, 2021

Electric car manufacturer Tesla now has more than 6 000 superchargers all over Europe. They’re clustered in 601 locations in 27 European couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW ChargeForward: charging with excess renewable energy

March 25, 2021

BMW North America and Californian energy provider Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) extend their ChargeForward pilot from 400 to 3This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota blows hot and cold on EVs (bis)

March 25, 2021

Toyota’s director of Energy & Environmental Research, Robert Wimmer, has pointed out before the American Senate “the tremendous challeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch yeet! targets Flanders with 50 fast-charging stations

March 24, 2021

Dutch EV fast-charging scale-up yeet! Power is looking over the borders to France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium to invest some €60 milThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Wind farms to shut down once in four weekends in summer’

March 24, 2021

The combined energy production of nuclear power plants, solar panels, and wind farms leads to an electricity surplus and lower or even negatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi starts production of Q4 e-tron in Zwickau

March 24, 2021

Audi’s electric offensive is picking up steam. Just shortly after the launch of the GT e-tron, the company announces the production start inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Which Europeans are most interested in EVs?

March 24, 2021

Practically everybody agrees that the car market is reaching a turning point and that the energy transition is near. But which European citiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely to launch new EV premium brand Zeekr (Update)

March 24, 2021

Geely, the Chinese car manufacturing group, has now confirmed that it is planning a new brand called Zeekr to be positioned in the premium sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat wants to build 500 000 EVs per year

March 23, 2021

Seat announced that at its annual press conference, it wants to produce 500 000 EVs per year in Spain from 2025 onward for its own label andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alstom tours Flemish cities with Aptis e-bus

March 22, 2021

French rolling stock giant Alstom is touring Flemish cities in a charming offensive for its Aptis city e-bus. This 12-meter bus, with a capaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorbike manufacturers to build universal, swappable batteries

March 22, 2021

Four major motorbike manufacturers have teamed up to develop swappable universal batteries for use in light motorbikes and scooters. These fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford’s Mustang Mach E has persuasive power

March 22, 2021

In June last year, we talked to you about the advent of a new pure electric car from Ford, the Mustang Mach E. Meanwhile, Ford has launched This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Total opens first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia

March 18, 2021

This Wednesday, petroleum giant Total has opened in Jambes its first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia. Actually, the fuel coming out ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Segway launches affordable e-scooters and e-moped

March 18, 2021

Segway, the producer of electric mobility solutions, launches three e-scooters and a moped. According to the company, they are affordable yeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW gives more details about new iX flagship

March 17, 2021

On the same day as their annual conference, BMW has given more details and the prices for their new flagship, the all-electric SUV iX. At thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese MG launches two more electric models

March 17, 2021

MG has been active in the European market for two years today. It started with the MG ZS, a compact SUV, and the manufacturer indicates thatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW looks into the future and shows new i4

March 17, 2021

At the BMW Group’s annual conference, CEO Oliver Zipse started his keynote speech with his view from a long-term perspective, assembled in fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi stops development internal combustion engine

March 17, 2021

The German car manufacturer Audi, part of the VW Group, has stopped developing new combustion engines (ICE). Audi CEO Markus Duesmann justifThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Power Day’: VW to build six battery gigafactories

March 16, 2021

Yesterday, the Volkswagen Group presented its technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030 today on its first s-called ‘Power DaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel electrifies Manta icon

March 16, 2021

Opel seems to be electrifying its cult model Manta. The German carmaker has provided a first preview of the Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD, a purThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Whole Peugeot’s model range electric by 2023

March 15, 2021

Peugeot is adjusting its plans in the electrification of its models. By 2023 every model in the range will be electrified. The reason is twoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group accelerates renewable strategy

March 15, 2021

The BMW Group already said recently that it would accelerate its strategy into electrification and becoming a renewable manufacturer. This wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Diesel omnipresent in EU truck sales despite 25,5% decline

March 12, 2021

While in the passenger car market alternative drivetrains like BEVs and PHEVs, in particular, are gaining momentum, in the EU truck market, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW optimistic about 2021

March 12, 2021

BMW reckons that the new positive momentum that was already visible in the second half of last year will continue in 2021. The pandemic hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nine members ask EU to fix date for banning ICE cars

March 11, 2021

Together with the Netherlands and Denmark, Belgium has issued a demand to the EU authorities to fix a date on which cars with an internal coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders: EV charging points mandatory in building sector

March 11, 2021

As of today, March 11, a minimal number of EV charging points or preparatory works will be mandatory in the building sector for new developmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF goes for 800-Volt EV technology

March 10, 2021

German automotive supplier ZF sees an important future for 800V technology in electric vehicles. Initially, this would mainly concern premiuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche increases stake in Rimac and considers IPO

March 09, 2021

Porsche increases its stake in the Croatian electric technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili from 15,5 to 24%. At the same time, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ‘accelerates’: 70% of sales must be EV in 2030

March 08, 2021

The Volkswagen brand has presented its ‘Accelerate’ strategy that should speed up its electric plans. Spain will be one of the key factoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast to produce solid-state EV batteries with ProLogium

March 05, 2021

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwanese battery cell manufacturer ProLogium (PLG) to create a joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai recall: Hyundai and LG Chem split the bill (Update)

March 05, 2021

Hyundai Motor Co. had recently decided to replace every Kona Electric battery after a series of fires. Today, it also adds Ioniq Electric moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.