Ionity snaps up Tesla Supercharger Europe boss as new CEO

April 18, 2024

Jeroen van Tilburg, Tesla’s former Head of Charging in the EMEA region, will replace Michael Hajesch as CEO of Ionity on May 13th, 2024. He This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk and Tavares stick to their enormous pay packages

April 18, 2024

Though automakers face headwinds over stalled EV adoption and need to make drastic cuts, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Stellantis CEO Carlos TavarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: deployment of European charging infrastructure on track

April 17, 2024

The latest analysis from Transport & Environment reveals that the roll-out of charging infrastructure is proceeding as planned. Last monThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagens EV sales slip in Europe but soar in China

April 15, 2024

Sales of electric models from the Volkswagen Group showed strong regional differences in the first quarter of 2024. While sales fell signifiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stricter EU CO2 standards for buses and trucks

April 12, 2024

The European Parliament has approved stricter CO2 standards for buses and trucks. This includes the requirement that all new buses should beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Deal on US subsidies for European EVs stranded (again)

April 12, 2024

Officials failed to reach on agreement on EV subsidies for cars exported from the EU to the US. The recent negotiations were considered a laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian ports face logjam over rising car imports

April 10, 2024

Western European ports, particularly Zeebrugge and Antwerp, face unprecedented challenges as they morph into vast car storage facilities. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electra to compete with Fastned on the latter’s home turf

April 09, 2024

The French provider of DC fast-charging infrastructure, Electra, is entering the Dutch market and will compete with Dutch charging network pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU recognizes cycling as key element in its mobility strategy

April 04, 2024

The European Union wants to work on improving cycling infrastructure among its member states and wants to make (electric) cycling more attraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

End of line for Renault Zoé

March 29, 2024

After twelve years and over 420,000 units produced, the pioneering Renault Zoé electric subcompact hatchback will end its production run onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo has built its last diesel car

March 28, 2024

A Denim Blue XC90 was bestowed with the honor of being Volvo’s last diesel car. After promising to end production of diesel-powered passengeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB and MAN demonstrate ‘Megawatt’ charging with new eTruck

March 25, 2024

The new eTruck range from MAN is compatible with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), making quick charging stops during mandatory breaks mucThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV now available in Europe

March 25, 2024

Almost a year after the model was unveiled, Mercedes-Maybach’s first electric model is now available to order in Europe after its debut in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flexis is born: electric vans from Renault and Volvo Trucks

March 25, 2024

The Renault Group and the Volvo Group have finalized their previously announced joint venture, heralding the birth of Flexis. This new brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault CEO Luca de Meo writes a ‘Letter to Europe’

March 20, 2024

Renault Group CEO (and current ACEA President) Luca de Meo has addressed a ‘Letter to Europe’ to “all key decision-makers and stakeholders aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Trucks delivers strong 2023 electric sales up 153%

March 19, 2024

Renault Trucks closed 2023 with 69,859 trucks delivered, the best result in recent years and an 18% year-on-year growth. The French manufactThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European Parliament votes for heavier trucks across borders

March 18, 2024

The European Parliament voted last week for the revision of the European Weights and Dimensions Directive, which would allow 44-ton combinatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to increase price of Model Y in Europe next month

March 18, 2024

When it rains in the US, it dripfeeds to Europe. The previously announced price hike for the world’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Key to VW’s affordable ID.1 is ‘where to build it’

March 15, 2024

At the annual media call 2024, Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer unveiled more details on the upcoming €20,000 ID.1. The most affordablThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool: wrong horse or simply Murphy’s Law?

March 12, 2024

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool decided to cut almost half of its jobs at its headquarters in Koningshooikt after a series of cascading trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU agrees on heavier 4.25 ton e-vans with regular B license

March 01, 2024

The European Parliament has agreed on a new set of regulations concerning driver’s licenses. One of the plans is to increase the weight limiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese price war: BYD lowers Han sedan price by 14% (update)

February 29, 2024

China’s top EV maker, BYD, keeps on pushing further in the price war it started two weeks ago, now targeting the mid-to-high-end EV market, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac Lyriq EV starts selling in Europe (update)

February 27, 2024

After Swiss and Swedish customers had already the opportunity to order a Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV online in October, GM’s luxury brand wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France generalizes digital driving license on smartphone

February 15, 2024

After successful testing in three departments – Rhône, les Hauts-de-Seine, and l’Eure-et-Loir – France is generalizing the numeric or dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Ford F-150 Lightning lands in Europe

February 13, 2024

Ford has handed over the first F-150 Lightning outside of the US. The electric version of the best-selling pickup truck has arrived in NorwaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Budget for social leasing in France already exhausted

February 13, 2024

In France, the social leasing plan, a state measure to give less fortunate people access to an EV for 100 euros a month, has already run outThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nikola and Daimler Truck inaugurate new hydrogen stations

February 08, 2024

Nikola and Daimler Truck have inaugurated new hydrogen refueling stations in the US and Europe. While Nikola can start to move past its mobiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission pleads for 90% emission reduction by 2040

February 07, 2024

According to the plans presented on Tuesday, the European Commission wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union by 90% by 2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DAF achieving record production settles with Deutsche Bahn

February 05, 2024

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF has closed 2023 with a record production of 69,800 trucks at its Eindhoven and Leyland factories. It has also sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Trucks launches first electric-only FM city truck

February 02, 2024

Volvo Trucks has introduced its first electric truck not directly based on a combustion model: the FM Low Entry. Designed for city use, it fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian train tickets almost 15% more expensive in one year

February 01, 2024

From 1 February, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB is raising most fares by 5,9%. These include the prices of standard tickets, seasoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New EU truck, van, and bus sales picked up again in 2023

January 30, 2024

New EU van, truck, and bus sales rose again in 2023, with double-digit growth figures in all segments. New van sales surged by +14.6% to neaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Upgraded BYD Tang gets bigger battery and more range

January 29, 2024

Over a year after its European launch, BYD’s Tang EV is set for an upgrade, including a larger battery and improved features. The Chinese caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler Truck to deliver 1.000 eActros trucks to Swiss Holcim

January 26, 2024

Holcim, the Swiss-based construction materials and cement company, has placed a record order for 1 000 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies buys majority stake in Danish wind projects

January 24, 2024

The French oil and gas group TotalEnergies has signed a deal with Danish sustainable energy company European Energy for a majority stake in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission blocks deal between Lufthansa and ITA

January 24, 2024

The European Commission has blocked plans by German airline group Lufthansa to take a minority stake in Italian airline ITA Airways. EU antiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid appoints new boss for European operations

January 22, 2024

Lucid has found a replacement for Michael van der Sande as Managing Director for its European operations. Coming from Polestar, the German AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD considers bringing its hybrid off-road SUVs to Europe

January 22, 2024

Chinese auto manufacturing group BYD is reportedly considering expanding its European range with hybrid off-road models from its sub-brands This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt gets nearly €5 billion in loans for expansion

January 17, 2024

Swedish battery maker Northvolt will get 4,6 billion euros to expand its large battery factory in Sweden and the Revolt Ett recycling plant This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Giga Storage to set up EU’s largest battery park in Belgium

January 15, 2024

The Dutch energy storage company Giga Storage plans to develop Europe’s largest battery park in Dilsen-Stokkem (Belgium). The 60 MW energy sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harald Seidel (DAF) ACEA’s new commercial vehicles chairman

January 12, 2024

Harald Seidel, President of DAF Trucks, takes over from Martin Lundstedt (Volvo Group) as the new chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.