EU Parliament votes loophole for truck emissions

November 23, 2023

The EU Parliament has voted on new CO2 standards for trucks and buses and is now ready for negotiations with the EU member states. The ParliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt develops cheaper sodium alternative to Li-ion battery

November 22, 2023

Swedish battery maker Northvolt claims a technological breakthrough by developing a low-cost sodium-ion battery that no longer depends on scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eneco plans green hydrogen giga-factory in Rotterdam

November 21, 2023

The Dutch energy provider Eneco has applied for a permit to construct a large-scale green hydrogen plant in the port of Rotterdam (the NetheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid Gravity is the first SUV of the American EV brand

November 20, 2023

The Californian EV maker Lucid has officially presented its all-electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Gravity will go into productiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB wants to simplify charging payments acquiring Vourity

November 17, 2023

ABB E-Mobility, part of the Swiss/Swedish ABB Group, has acquired the Swedish start-up Vourity. The latter’s cloud-based technology is desigThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW slows down EV production and wants to reduce costs

November 16, 2023

This week, Volkswagen has canceled one shift on the line producing the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born at its plant in Zwickau, Germany, due to low dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ampere plans seven EVs by 2031, one under €20.000 (update)

November 16, 2023

As a prequel to its Capital Market Day around Ampere, organized on Wednesday, November 15th, in the afternoon by the Renault Group, Renault’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 production has started

November 15, 2023

Geely’s daughter and exclusive EV manufacturer, Polestar, confirmed on Wednesday the successful start of production of Polestar 4, with firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops ICE production in Germany

November 14, 2023

BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced step was taken to make room for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to return on six European markets

November 13, 2023

Stellantis’s daughter Lancia confirms its return to Belgium and Luxembourg on the occasion of the presentation of Lancia Pu+Ra HPE at the ReThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts Mini production in Germany

November 13, 2023

BMW started the series production of the new Mini Countryman and its all-electric offshoot in Leipzig. It is the first time a Mini model is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MP vote on Euro 7 makes everybody unhappy

November 10, 2023

The members of the European Parliament have voted on the proposed Euro 7 emission standards as foreseen. The original proposal had been wateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels municipalities want to tax electric charging points

November 09, 2023

Brussels’ nineteen municipalities want to introduce a tax on electric charging points on public roads, like fuel stations are currently taxeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium joins consortium to develop Small Modular Reactors

November 09, 2023

Belgium will join an international consortium to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMR), the small nuclear power stations of the future. On WeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: Ampere starts, Alliance struggles

November 09, 2023

The third chapter in Renault Group’s strategic plan Revolution: the ‘electric arm’ Ampere was launched on November 1st. Meanwhile, RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn orders another 44 articulated e-buses from Iveco

November 08, 2023

Flemish public transport company De Lijn will order 44 articulated electric buses from Italian bus manufacturer Iveco. The delivery of the 1This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata to use JLR’s EMA platform for EVs

November 06, 2023

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have signeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Blowing hot and cold about BMW’s Q3 financial results

November 06, 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, BMW Group delivered 621 699 vehicles, 5,8% more than the year before. Turnover increased by 3,4% to €38,5 biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars to push bi-directional charging

November 03, 2023

Volvo Cars is launching a new business unit for energy-related products and services. Under the umbrella of ‘Volvo Cars Energy Solutions’, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota heightens financial forecasts and adapts FCEV strategy

November 03, 2023

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its full-year outlook Wednesday due to the windfall from a weaker yen, as it reported record earnings for the firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany doubts phasing out coal power stations by 2030

November 02, 2023

The German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner (FDP), doubts that Germany can stop generating energy from coal by 2030. However, the early pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW adds an estate to its ID. line-up: the ID.7 Tourer

November 02, 2023

Hardly any other VW model is as synonymous with the company car as the Passat estate, often called Variant. Recently, the new ICE Passat wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japan Mobility Show: abundance of sports concepts

November 02, 2023

For 2023, the Japanese renamed their Tokyo Motor Show to the Japan Mobility Show. Strangely enough, we’ve never seen so many sports car concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is rhubarb a miracle technology to recycle batteries?

October 30, 2023

Scientists from Chalmers University in Gothenburg have developed a breakthrough method for recycling used battery packs, not by complex and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BP Pulse to install Superchargers from Tesla

October 30, 2023

British oil giant BP’s EV-charging division Pulse has ordered $100 million worth of Superchagers from Tesla to intall across the US under itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda Iconic SP has rotary EV powertrain combination

October 27, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, alongside the premiere of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP. This concept car marries a dual rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders installs new road signs indicating where to charge

October 27, 2023

The Roads and Traffic Agency (Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, AWV) will renew approximately 250 traffic signs along the Flemish highways in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to build electric EX30 in Ghent

October 26, 2023

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided to start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shell opens its largest EU solar park to date in Terneuzen

October 25, 2023

Last Tuesday, British multinational oil and gas company Shell opened its largest solar farm in Europe in Terneuzen (Zeeland, the NetherlandsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission to boost struggling wind power sector

October 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the European Commission presented new measures to boost the European wind power industry to achieve the European Union’s targetsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First of 1.200 Electra fast-chargers at Delhaize plugged in

October 25, 2023

In Kasterlee, Delhaize and French fast-charging provider Electra have plugged in the first six of 1 200 fast charging points to be installedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi also takes stake in Ampere

October 25, 2023

After Nissan, the other Japanese Alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors, also announced its participation in Renault’s electric car division AmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows next-generation EV concepts

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the successor of the Tokyo Motor Show after four years of absence, Lexus introduced concept models under thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fluxys explores feasibility of underground hydrogen storage

October 24, 2023

On Monday, energy infrastructure group Fluxys Belgium launched its pilot project ‘BE-HyStore’ in Loenhout (Belgium). The project is intendedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota joins NACS charging standard in US

October 23, 2023

As of 2025, Toyota will equip its battery-powered electric cars with the NACS charging port in the US. The news follows in the slipstream ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to stop selling ICE vehicles in Norway

October 23, 2023

Volkswagen, the second most important car company in Norway, will stop selling new cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) at the end This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales: growth and electrification continue

October 20, 2023

New figures from the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA indicate that the European car market has seen a 14th consecutive month of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new ë-C3 EV will cost € 23 300

October 18, 2023

Citroën has presented “the first affordable European electric car.” With its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometers, and a priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Belgians pay world’s highest grid network rates’

October 18, 2023

Belgian consumers pay the world’s highest transmission and distribution network rates on electricity bills. This conclusion comes from the lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Split Belgian car market gets wider

October 18, 2023

For the Belgian car market, 2023 will probably be the year that electrified cars took over. A  positive side-effect is that the average CO2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

COP28: EU to defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050

October 17, 2023

The European Union will defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050 at the November COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This is rated in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW recruits Umicore for battery materials supply in US

October 17, 2023

Through its battery cell supplier AESC, BMW has signed a ten-year agreement with Umicore to source high-nickel materials locally for the comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.