Deliveries for Mercedes EQE start by end of April

March 16, 2022

Mercedes has opened its order book for the EQE, the electric equivalent of the E-Class that rests on the new EVA platform that it shares witThis content has been archived.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anxiety among car manufacturers for long, will be comparable to that of ICE cars sooner than expectedThis content has been archived.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.

Cowboy aims at 75 000 bikes by 2024

March 15, 2022

The Belgian electric and connected bicycle start-up Cowboy aims high for its future. After having already raised $ 80 million in January andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Magna CEO must fix production hiccups at Rivian

March 15, 2022

The CEO of Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, Frank Klein, is moving to California to fix the production woes at Rivian. He is takiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German XBUS: affordable modular EV all-rounder

March 14, 2022

ElectricBrands AG, the German manufacturer of a kind of modular EV minibus called XBUS, is a new player entering the Belgian market in 2023.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng opens reservations for EV sedan P5 in Europe (update)

March 14, 2022

Together with the official opening of a second brand store in Leidschendam in the Netherlands, Chinese carmaker Xpeng has started taking resThis content has been archived.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toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will see the company transform and offer a new geneThis content has been archived.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.

Mercedes will recycle battery systems for 96%

March 14, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has presented its global strategy for recycling electric vehicle battery systems. This initially includes the construction of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For first time Dutch buy more e-bikes than classic ones

March 11, 2022

Last year, the sales of bicycles in the Netherlands decreased significantly (-16%) due to continuous supply problems. The sales of e-bikes, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rivian struggles to reach production goals

March 11, 2022

American electric pickup and SUV maker, Rivian, has announced on Thursday that production rates were lower than expected. Assembly started sThis 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.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen proofs rock-solid in winter conditions

March 10, 2022

Generally, BMW is very cautious about admitting hydrogen could become a viable alternative for the electric passenger car. But meanwhile, itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s eagerly awaited ID.Buzz is very future-proof

March 10, 2022

The all-electric spiritual successor to the iconic T1 Bulli doesn’t fail to wow. With intelligent safety systems, bidirectional charging, 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.

Thriving D’Ieteren showcases its Mobility Experience

March 09, 2022

D’Ieteren Automotive, the importer of the Volkswagen brands in Belgium, is showcasing at its distribution center in Kortenberg there is moreThis 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.

Several VW Group brands freeze orders for PHEVs

March 09, 2022

Volkswagen has imposed an order freeze for plug-in hybrids. It follows sister brand Audi, which took the same decision two days ago, and othThis 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.

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.

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.

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.

Volkswagen builds €2 billion plant from scratch for Trinity

March 07, 2022

Volkswagen wants to build a Giga Wolfsburg, a completely new plant for its flagship EV Trinity. So, instead of adapting and refurbishing theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Segway KickScooter GT2 reaches 70 km/h

March 04, 2022

Scooter maker Segway moves into unchartered territory with the KickScooter GT2, a high-performance model not only delivering a range of 90 kThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aiways kicks off European U6ion road show in Antwerp

March 04, 2022

Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways has kicked off its European roadshow with the U6ion Concept on location at the Scheldt river borderThis 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.

UN sign convention to end global plastic pollution

March 03, 2022

On Wednesday, the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) has endorsed a worldwide resolution to end plastic pollution by the end of 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV registrations soar in Norway and plummet in Europe

March 03, 2022

In February, more than three-quarters of the Norwegian registrations were EVs. Moreover, the Ioniq 5 was the best-selling model in the ScandThis 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.

Toyota puts Mirai’s fuel cell in new generation bus

March 01, 2022

Together with its commercial vehicle subsidiary Hino and partner Isuzu, Toyota plans the development of a hydrogen bus model using the fuel This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo prepares for five electric models and a production hike

March 01, 2022

Next year, Volvo will take its first fundamental steps on the road map toward an all-electric brand in 2030. The company then launches its fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler delivers first series-produced eActros trucks

March 01, 2022

Daimler Trucks has delivered its first seral-produced eActros trucks to clients in Germany. DB Schenker, a division of German rail operator 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 to suffer from sanctions against Russia?

February 28, 2022

Renault Group, until recently recovering more quickly than first predicted, could now be seriously hit by the economic sanctions of large paThis 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.

Harley-Davidson expects to sell 100.000 electric motorbikes

February 28, 2022

Last year, Harley-Davidson’s electric sub-brand Livewire sold around 400 units. Humble beginnings. But according to the brand’s latest stateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt turns old paper mill into battery-materials factory

February 28, 2022

The Swedish battery start-up, Northvolt, steps up its plans to become Europe’s leading manufacturer of battery cells and packs. In BorlängeThis 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.

Faraday Future finally produces its first car

February 25, 2022

At its factory in Hanford, USA, the newcomer EV brand from LA Faraday Future rolled its first production vehicle of the assembly line. It waThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG announces number 4: a Volkswagen ID.3 rival?

February 25, 2022

Chinese EV brand MG has released a Twitter message in which it announces a new model coming to Europe. The 4 will be launched by the end of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW joins sustainable lithium initiative

February 25, 2022

The BMW Group has joined the Responsible Lithium Partnership initiated in 2021 by Volkswagen, Daimler, BASF, and Fairphone for sustainable lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Dacia Spring arrives in 2024

February 24, 2022

There’s a lot of Spring in the air for Dacia. CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo, announced that a new version of the car will be released on EuropThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan refreshes its EV pioneer Leaf

February 24, 2022

Roughly four years after its introduction, Nissan has upgraded its 100% electric Leaf. The facelift focuses on esthetics and safety systems.This 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.

BMW seeks sound of silence for its flagship i7

February 23, 2022

BMW might have gathered its fame on the back of driving pleasure, with its first all-electric limousine i7 in the pipeline, and a paradigm sThis 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.

VW’s ID.Buzz: looking and charging in two directions

February 22, 2022

It is one of the most eagerly anticipated EVs of this year. In the wake of its full unveiling next month, Volkswagen has released some speciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus wants to fund its EV ambitions with an IPO

February 22, 2022

British sports car maker Lotus confirms that it investigates to go public with its Chinese arm Lotus Engineering. This is the so-called lifeThis 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.

Dutch CEO to bring DeLorean back to full electric future

February 21, 2022

One of America’s most iconic cars, the gull-winged Delorean DMC-12, whose career was short-lived, but gained immortality with Micheal J. FoxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Grand Cherokee gets tax-friendly 4xe drive

February 21, 2022

Jeep is launching the fifth generation of the Grand Cherokee 4xe on the European market once again. This new Grand Cherokee was launched in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese EV brand Voyah debutes in Europe this summer

February 21, 2022

Voyah is the latest Chinese car manufacturer to hit the European market. The premium EV brand is opening a flagship store in Oslo. With the This 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.