Is the Max-Out an all-electric MX-5 by Nissan?

February 02, 2023

In November 2021, Nissan showed four virtual renderings depicting future products. The Japanese carmaker has now materialized one of them, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revamped Mercedes GLE gets an extra shot of electrification

February 02, 2023

Though Mercedes has already launched an all-electric version in the guise of the EQE SUV, the brand is still supporting the combustion-enginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi ActiveSphere Concept takes autonomous driving offroad

January 27, 2023

Is this future of its Sportback models? Audi has unveiled the fourth iteration of its concept series Sphere. The ActiveSphere is the most adThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault launches electric retrofit kit for its vintage cars

January 27, 2023

French automaker Renault has teamed up with compatriot R-FIT to offer, in 2023, electric retrofit kits for its iconic R4, R5, and later alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Sion solar car buys itself more survival time

January 26, 2023

Munich-based Sono Motors, creators of the Sion solar car, is buying more time to survive by extending its #savesion campaign until the end oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TEC buses to get green light automatically at intersections

January 26, 2023

By the end of this year, buses and trams of the Belgian public transport company TEC in Wallonia will automatically get a green light when aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Colruyt tests Estonian delivery robot on Belgian roads (update)

January 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the Colruyt Clevon delivery robot, on test since November last year, has delivered for the first time groceries to a client, 26-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

FUREC project: converting municipal waste into green hydrogen

January 25, 2023

German multinational energy company RWE is building two new plants in the Maastricht-Roermond region in the Netherlands, to produce 54 000 tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota enters e-cargo bike business with French Douze

January 25, 2023

In France, Toyota will offer an e-cargo bike for the last-mile delivery sector and privateers. It has struck a deal with French e-bike brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-Ray: the cleanest Corvette is also the fastest

January 24, 2023

The current generation of the Corvette stirs up the heritage bloodline in many ways. After moving the engine from front to rear, General MotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Extremely efficient Aptera solar car promises 1.000-mile range

January 23, 2023

Californian start-up Aptera Motors has revealed the Launch Edition of its highly efficient solar car. Thanks to its solar array, it can recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian start-up Veton wraps EV-charger in fashionable design

January 20, 2023

Belgian start-up Veton wants to conquer the world and a growing number of EV owners from its base in Antwerp by wrapping the classic EV-charThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Only Lufthansa remains to bid for take-over ITA Airways

January 19, 2023

German airline group Lufthansa is the only bidder to take a stake in Italian airline ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia. This was announThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Educam prepares sector for servicing hydrogen cars

January 19, 2023

Educam, the Belgian knowledge and training center for the automotive sector, wants to prepare the automotive industry for the advent of hydrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Suzuki’s first all-electric SUV isn’t a Toyota

January 18, 2023

At the Delhi Auto Show 2023, Suzuki unveiled the EVx, a concept car announcing the brand’s first all-electric SUV. The first specs seem toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s smallest EVs get improved range, charging, and RWD

January 17, 2023

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Our EVs will soon be the benchmark’

January 17, 2023

Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carrefour starts robot delivery pilot in Belgium

January 17, 2023

After Colruyt started experimenting with an Estonian delivery robot in November, French supermarket chain Carrefour is setting up a pilot inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World premiere at BMS: Mazda adds PHEV-version of MX-30

January 16, 2023

As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘Euro 7 has almost no environmental impact’

January 16, 2023

The Euro 7 ruling keeps throwing oil on the fire. According to the Association of European Auto manufacturers (ACEA), the proposed norm demaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan shows Ariya Single Seater Concept in Brussels

January 13, 2023

Nissan has brought its Ariya Single Seater Concept to the Brussels Motor Show, an ‘electric racecar’ conceived as a “high-performance explorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned almost tripled revenue  

January 12, 2023

During the last quarter of 2022, the Dutch fast-charging operator witnessed a growth of almost factor three compared to the year before. ApaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche Macan EV favors performance over range

January 12, 2023

Accompanied by some pictures of prototypes and a video, Porsche has released further details on the upcoming Macan EV. The sports carmaker cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sony and Honda unveil Afeela prototype EV (update)

January 10, 2023

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) is planning to launch as soon as possible two other models besides the sedan – an SUV and probably an MPV – uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canadian Project Arrow unveils first ‘running’ protoype

January 09, 2023

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has kept its word and unveiled its first running prototype, including the interiorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Italdesign envisions with Schindler autonomous shuttle-elevator

January 09, 2023

VW’s design and engineering studio Italdesign has explored the boundaries of autonomous shuttles roaming around future cities. It envisionedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin shows automated tire inspection scanner TireStation

January 06, 2023

ProovStation and Michelin unveiled TireStation, a fast and reliable solution for automated tire inspection, at the CES in Las Vegas. CombiniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inception Concept: this is your electric Peugeot in 2025

January 06, 2023

The Peugeot Inception Concept looks like a wild idea on wheels, born to grab attention, but underneath its razor-edged surface sits a guidelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Cockerill to set up electrolyzer gigafactory in Morocco

January 05, 2023

The Belgian, Seraing-based company, John Cockerill, a well-known hydrogen electrolysis specialist, will invest in Morocco’s green hydrogen pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Turning the car’s entire bumper into 4D imaging radars

January 04, 2023

At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, French automotive supplier Plastic Omnium and French deep-tech startup Greenwave are shoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Chinese Aion readying the world’s most aerodynamic EV?

January 03, 2023

The EV battle for record drag has spawned a new self-declared winner. Chinese brand Aion, a subsidiary of GAC, has unveiled the hyper GT feaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will ‘retrofit’ soon have a legal base in Belgium?

December 28, 2022

Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s third generation station swaps battery in 2,5 minutes

December 28, 2022

Along with introducing two new flagship SUVs, the third generation of battery-swapping stations was shown at the NIO Day 2022 event in HefeiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians now can pay their traffic fines in slices

December 27, 2022

From now on, those who wish to do so can request a digital repayment plan for traffic fines. So reports Justice Minister Vincent Van QuickenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned introduces 400 kW charging for 100 km in three minutes

December 23, 2022

In its station at De Watering in Dutch Oostzaan, charging point operator Fastned has opened a charging column of 400 kW. In theory, vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota produces 5th generation hybrid powertrain in Europe

December 22, 2022

Toyota has announced a €77 million investment for producing fifth-generation hybrid powertrains at its Poland and UK plants. The powertraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail adopts infrared tech against track walkers

December 21, 2022

Belgian railway network operator Infrabel has inaugurated in Brussels an infrared system against track walkers. The system should avoid as mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s new Kona fully developed around EV model

December 20, 2022

Arriving in mid-2023, Hyundai has released the first details on the new Kona, which must make its mark in the crowded C-segment for crossoveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ioniq 5 powers off-grid Norwegian reindeer farm

December 19, 2022

Norway is the world leader in EV adoption, but in its far northern remote regions, a lot of its inhabitants still must make ends meet withouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobile inductive charging on trial in Germany

December 19, 2022

For the first time in Germany, dynamic wireless charging technology for electric vehicles is being tested in practice. The main actor of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes works with Norwegians to reduce aluminum CO2 footprint

December 19, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian aluminum producer Hydro to significantly reduce the CO₂ footprint of aluminum iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A Belgian-made world first: CO2-absorbing bricks

December 16, 2022

Two family businesses from Limburg (Belgium) – Orbix in Genk and Betonagglomeraten Gubbels Masterbloc in Maasmechelen (both Limburg) – hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota readies battery version of Hilux pick-up

December 16, 2022

The Japanese carmaker is adding up zero-emission versions of its pick-up Hilux. Joining the hydrogen prototype is a concept built around batThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green Impact study confirms potential for EV battery recycling

December 14, 2022

A recent Green Impact study, ordered by Mobility Minister George Gilkinet (Ecolo), confirms the potential of recycling and reusing batteriesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO opens second battery swapping station in Netherlands

December 14, 2022

Chinese electric carmaker NIO has opened a second battery swapping station in the Netherlands in Apeldoorn, near the 50 highway at the HotelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.