Hopium will build its hydrogen car in Normandy

September 23, 2022

The Hopium Māchina, the French premium hydrogen sedan, is one step closer to production. CEO Olivier Lombard has announced that his companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng seeks new breath with record-charging G9

September 23, 2022

With the launch of the G9, Chinese EV maker XPeng is trying to make up for a difficult year. The detailed specifications unveil a high-end SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ElectricBrands presents three business-oriented vehicles

September 22, 2022

ElectricBrands, best known for their funky XBUS, brought three new vehicles to IAA Transportation in Hannover. The XBUS S, Evetta Cargo, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault morphs electric R5 into a drifting machine

September 22, 2022

Who says a birthday cake can’t be spicy? Celebrating 50 years of its R5 icon, Renault pulls the veils of the R5 Turbo 3E, a commemorative coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maxus expands EU portfolio with electric pickup and minivan

September 21, 2022

Maxus has expanded its European model range with three new electric models: the T90 pickup truck, the MIFA 9 minivan, and the 7,5-ton ElectrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Quantron presents hydrogen truck with up to 1.500 km range

September 21, 2022

Quantron has presented its QHM FCEV Heavy Truck at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, a MAN TGX-based hydrogen truck that boasts driving raThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch develops new electric motor for light vans

September 20, 2022

Bosch has developed an electric motor that can be used for vans and small trucks. By integrating the inverter into the motor housing, the poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘BMW plans electric 1 and 2 Series on New Class platform’

September 20, 2022

BMW has yet to officially confirm which models it will build on the all-electric New Class architecture, but a blogger in close contact withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IAA: Daimler Truck presents eActros LongHaul with 800 km range

September 19, 2022

Daimler Truck has unveiled a ‘concept prototype version of the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul at the IAA Transportation in Hannover. It prevThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the VW ID.Buzz: patience is rewarded

September 19, 2022

For two decades, enthusiasts of the kind have been waiting for it. The neo-retro concept (Microbus released in 2001) that was initially presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s ‘special code’ for crash testing raises eyebrows

September 16, 2022

An American Tesla-hacker called Green has unveiled that Tesla embeds special codes in its software related to the official crash tests conduThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota ranks last in Greenpeace’s global green car report

September 16, 2022

A recent Greenpeace East Asia (GPEA) report ranking global car manufacturers on their environmental credentials has placed Toyota at the botThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel launches GSe as electric performance sub-brand

September 15, 2022

In March, Opel showed the ElektroMOD study based on the classic Manta. From then on, there was much speculation about whether a derivative pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Detroit Motor Show’s comeback: business as usual?

September 15, 2022

“American manufacturing is back. Detroit is back. America’s back.” US president Joe Biden opened the floor of the Detroit Motor show during This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First batch of MG4s reaches European shore in Zeebrugge (update)

September 15, 2022

MG Europe has officially ‘unveiled’ its newest electric car for Europe in 20 countries, the MG4 and opened the configurator on its EU websitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Solaris launches Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen bus

September 15, 2022

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has unveiled its Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen bus, a second zero-emission model with a fuel cell, which coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda plans to launch 10 electric two-wheelers by 2025

September 14, 2022

Honda has planned to thoroughly decarbonize its Motorcycle Business to the point that it should be carbon-neutral from 2040. Ten electricallThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo starts series production of heavy electric 44-ton trucks

September 14, 2022

Volvo Trucks is starting series production of the fully electric range of its popular heavy trucks, the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot unwraps its 100% electric 308 sedan and estate

September 14, 2022

They already exist in plug-in hybrid versions, Peugeot’s 308 sedan and the 308 SW estate, but now the French carmaker is announcing the fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DAF starts deliveries of 19-ton LF Electric truck

September 13, 2022

DAF Trucks has started deliveries of its zero-emission, battery-electric LF truck, aimed at use in urban areas. The first one goes to Dutch This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to sell EVs in Latin America

September 13, 2022

Renault is getting ready to sell electric vehicles in Latin America starting next year. The list comprises Megane E-Tech Electric, Kangoo E-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Williams unveils new electric platform for hypercars

September 12, 2022

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has unveiled a new electric vehicle platform specifically for hypercars called EVR. It is designed for aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

With Equinox GM launches a $30 000 EV

September 12, 2022

Thanks to the Bolt, Chevrolet has positioned itself as a pioneer in e-mobility. Now joining the line-up is the Equinox EV, a crossover debutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Detroit Auto Show: new formula, new epoch?

September 12, 2022

The motor show in Detroit, officially known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), will now take place in September and is fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jeep unveils three BEVs: Avenger, Recon, and Wagoner S

September 09, 2022

Jeep is finally getting serious about its EV strategy. The American SUV brand unveiled not one but three BEV models as part of an all-electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and MINI to launch models with vegan interiors

September 09, 2022

BMW will introduce its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023. The German premium car manufacturer will replace raw matThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group to use innovative round battery cells from 2025

September 09, 2022

The BMW Group is set to launch a new era of e-mobility from models of its ‘Neumodels e Klasse’ using newly-developed round battery cells optThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch government participates in Lightyear investment round

September 07, 2022

The Dutch government participates in Lightyear. This is done through a consortium, Invest-NL, founded by the Dutch government. Lightyear raiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian axial flux e-motor developer Magnax raises €20 million

September 07, 2022

The Flemish axial flux electric motor developer Magnax has closed a new financing round of  € 20 million. The money will be used to accelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan’s new X-Trail inherits self-willed e-Power drivetrain

September 06, 2022

Nissan presented on Tuesday its all-new ‘electrified’ X-Trail, the fourth generation of its successful SUV, which sold seven million worldwiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ariels all-electric Hipercar has a turbine as range extender

September 06, 2022

British niche builder Ariel has jumped on the electric bandwagon. But, as can be expected from the brand that previously stupefied the automThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati lifts curtain of all-electric Gran Turismo in video

September 05, 2022

In a YouTube video dubbed ‘Roaring in California’, Italian sports car brand Maserati has unveiled the GranTurismo Folgore alongside someThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-electric Luxgen N7 is Foxconn’s first car

September 02, 2022

Taiwanese electronics producer Foxconn, well-known for its collaboration with Apple, has unwrapped its first car. The Luxgen N7 is a seven-sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Škoda molts old notions and gears up electric vision

August 31, 2022

With a new boss, Klaus Zellmer, taking the wheel in July, Czech VW-daughter Škoda molts old notions and gears up its (electric) vision: a nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pre-orders for Hyundai Ioniq 6 in South-Korea are highest ever

August 31, 2022

Hyundai recorded 37 446 pre-orders for its new Ioniq 6 on the first day of the reservations in South Korea. This is significantly more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Munro readies its all-electric Defender rival

August 30, 2022

Scottish EV start-up Munro Vehicles has developed an electric all-terrain challenger for the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes G-Class. The cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brabus turns the Smart #1 into a rooster (Update)

August 30, 2022

Smart having become half Chinese doesn’t put Brabus off getting its hands on the recently launched #1. The tuning company, which is traditThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Getting behind the wheel of BYD’s first EVs for Europe

August 29, 2022

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is launching three models on the European market this year, including in Belgium. NMN was allowed to drive them on aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s Model Y way cheaper in Europe than US

August 29, 2022

Tesla added a base version of its Model Y (Standard Range) in Europe at starting prices of €49 990 (Belgium), way cheaper than the cheapesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV9, scheduled for 2023, in its final testing phase

August 29, 2022

Kia has started the final test program of the EV9. It has announced its world premiere for the first quarter of 2023. Test drives with camouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel Crosscamp Flex is new EV camper

August 26, 2022

Opel has announced that a van-sized camper based on the battery-electric Zafira-e Life will be launched next year. The ‘Crosscamp Flex’ This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stern to distribute Chinese Hongqi in the Netherlands from Q4

August 26, 2022

Stern, the Dutch daughter of Hedin Mobility Group, will distribute and service the electric cars of Chinese Hongqi in the Netherlands, startThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mexico to have state monopoly on lithium exploitation

August 25, 2022

The Mexican government has founded a state-owned company to extract and market lithium. According to a decree by President Andrés Manuel L�This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany goes shopping for raw materials and energy in Canada

August 24, 2022

During a three-day visit to Canada, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has tried to realize as many deals as possible in the domains of raw mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to launch three EV models in Europe in 2022

August 24, 2022

Chinese BYD (Build Your Dreams) has big ambitions for Europe. It plans to launch three fully electric models (Han, Tang, and Atto3) in the EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Noiselessly to final resting place without a carbon footprint

August 23, 2022

Noiselessly to your final resting place, leaving this world without a carbon footprint. It’s possible with an all-electric hearse, like a coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bentley Batur: EV looks, ICE at heart

August 22, 2022

At Monterey Car, Week Bentley removed the wraps from the Mulliner Batur. The two-door coupé gives some clues about Crewe’s design for its eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid Air Sapphire: the EV future beyond 322 kph

August 22, 2022

While still struggling with pushing out only 6 000 to 7 000 cars this year of the forecasted 20 000 Lucid Air sedans for 2022 from its brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Every second Geely will be electric by 2023

August 22, 2022

During a presentation of its financial results, Chinese auto group Geely said it would raise its electrification ambitions. The company wantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes wild on the VW ID.Buzz

August 19, 2022

The new VW ID.Buzz has popularity written all over its nose. Having opened the car configurator in May 2022, the German car manufacturer hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dodge goes electric with Hornet PHEV and EV muscle car

August 18, 2022

Dodge starts offering a plug-in hybrid version of the Hornet in its home country. At the same time, it announced the lifecycle end of ChargeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Hyundai working on two mini EVs under 20.000 euros’

August 17, 2022

Nothing is officially confirmed yet, but the rumors circulating for some time now are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that’s beginning to take shaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz shows EQE SUV interior as an appetizer

August 17, 2022

The brand with the star will further expand its range of electric models. An SUV derivative of the recent EQE saloon will follow and be offiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.