Cupra and Abt to compete together in Formula E

December 12, 2022

Seat’s performance brand Cupra is expanding its engagement in sustainable racing. It has announced a further tie-up with Abt Sportline to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Sion solar car a species threatened with extinction?

December 09, 2022

“We failed,” say Jona Christians and his friend Laurin Hahn, the co-founders and CEOs of German Sono Motors, who laid the foundation for theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zero-emission monster: the Scottish Munro Mk1

December 09, 2022

After the monster of Loch Ness, Scotland now has a beast on wheels that ventures off the beaten track without harming its forest or rocky enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

700 km range and faster charging for VW’s MEB+ platform

December 09, 2022

Volkswagen has released more details on the next generation of the MEB architecture, adding a plus to its name. The company confirms earlierThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEF: ‘Battery price rises for the first time in a decade’

December 09, 2022

High inflation and the rising cost of raw materials and components are reversing the trend of decreasing prices for battery packs in EVs. AcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ArcelorMittal launches Steelanol bio-fuel project in Ghent

December 09, 2022

In the port of Ghent, steelmaker ArcelorMittal has inaugurated its ‘Steelanol’ project, which converts gas from its blast furnaces into bioeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops hydrogen combustion engine in Corolla Cross

December 07, 2022

Advocating the use of hydrogen in combustion engines to decarbonize racing, the Japanese car giant is now also trialing the technology in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Airbus shows internal fuel cell powered propeller engine

December 06, 2022

European aircraft giant Airbus believes in hydrogen to propel aviation in the future. It solemnly pledged to have an H2 airplane commerciallThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW sends Trinity flagship back to the drawing board

December 06, 2022

A new boss comes with a new set of laws. With Oliver Blume now in charge of the Volkswagen Group, his management team has sent the prestigioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo swaps over driveline for electric C40 and XC40 Recharge

December 06, 2022

Volvo has overhauled the powertrains of the all-electric C40 and XC40 Recharge. As a result, the models get more range while the Single MotoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to retrofit vans with EV power

December 05, 2022

Stellantis has signed an agreement with French retrofitting specialist Qinomic to investigate the business case of retrofitting EV powertraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German tuner Abt believes in fuel cells for vans

December 05, 2022

Through its green subsidiary e-Line, German tuner Abt is starting to develop and produce a fuel cell driveline for vans. With daily ranges oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts small series production of iX5 Hydrogen

December 05, 2022

After an intensive testing program, BMW has started, as announced earlier, producing a small series of fuel cell iX5 SAVs that will be used This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Umicore to supply battery materials to Volkswagen in US

December 02, 2022

Belgian materials specialist Umicore and PowerCo, the battery company of German automotive giant Volkswagen, are to expand their partnershipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Airbus to collaborate on solid-state batteries

December 01, 2022

In an unusual partnership, French carmaker Renault and airplane builder Airbus have announced a partnership to develop innovative battery teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Mercedes eSprinter can reach up to 475 kilometers

December 01, 2022

During the final test sessions for the all-new eSprinter, Mercedes gathered results on the consumption of its zero-emission van. Completing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear kicks off production of its solar car in Finland

November 30, 2022

Dutch solar car scale-up Lightyear has kicked off production of its Lightyear 0 sedan in Uusikaupunki, southwest of Finland, at contract manThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Continental Green Caliper: EV-specific brakes improve efficiency

November 29, 2022

Automotive supplier Continental has introduced its ‘Green Caliper’, a brake caliper and disc designed specifically for EVs. It saves up to fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MW Motors overhauls its Luka EV

November 29, 2022

In an update on its Luke EV project, Czech start-up MW Motors says it has extensively overhauled its Luka EV. New on the all-electric retro-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rolls Royce and easyJet test airplane engine on hydrogen

November 29, 2022

It’s a world first, says the British airplane engine manufacturer Rolls Royce with the same name as the car, but no other than historical coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seoul starts pilot with driverless bus

November 28, 2022

As of last Friday, Seoul’s citizens can ride in an autonomous driving bus. The first self-driving shuttle was inaugurated and must help peopThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW will also produce batteries in Debrecen

November 28, 2022

BMW has announced that it will build assembly lines for the high-voltage batteries next to the new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Caterpillar’s mining truck of the future is battery-powered

November 25, 2022

It’s called the Caterpillar 793 Electric. The American construction equipment behemoth showcased its prototype of a zero-emission mining tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyperion shows mobile spaceship-like H2 fueling station

November 24, 2022

American hydrogen high-tech startup Hyperion, known for its 1000-mile range XP-1 hypercar, showed in Los Angeles its idea to tackle the infrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF presents new electric drives

November 23, 2022

The German supplier ZF presented a new generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With numerous innovatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Drako Dragon: battery-powered answer to Ferrari Purosangue

November 22, 2022

The US-based brand Drako is the newest addition to a flood of new brands following in the wake of the electrification of the automotive induThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr and Waymo showcase their robotaxi

November 22, 2022

Geely’s luxury brand Zeekr has launched a platform for autonomous driving vehicles. Dubbed SEA-M, the carmaker presented it on a robotaxi, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to push new fast-charging standard to one megawatt

November 15, 2022

Tesla is opening its new Supercharger EV connector design to the world, pushing a new fast-charging standard up to 900 kW to one megawatt. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Porsche Macan EV to feature 612 hp and 800 volts

November 14, 2022

Set to debut in 2024, Porsche has unveiled more details on the new underpinnings of the upcoming all-electric Macan. Aiming for the crown ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Facelift turns Audi e-tron into long-range Q8 E-Tron

November 09, 2022

A new name and considerably more range. Those two novelties sum up the facelift for the Audi e-tron and its more dynamic coupé-like versionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars goes completely electric: Aurobay divested to Geely

November 09, 2022

Volvo Cars announced years ago that its strategic goal was to become fully electric by 2030. In line with those strategic ambitions, Volvo CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Storedot: ‘Solid state batteries not within ten years’

November 08, 2022

According to Israelian battery start-up Storedot, the automotive industry should brace for the interim solution of semi-solid batteries in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For China only: Honda e:N2 on bespoke architecture

November 08, 2022

At the China International Export Expo (CIIE), Honda unveiled the e:N2 Concept, the prelude of a new all-electric sedan developed for the ChThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Rheinmetall makes a curbstone that charges

November 07, 2022

The German tech firm Rheinmetall has presented a novel solution to facilitate charging in dense urban areas, where lying about cables could This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France goes for barrier-free toll highways

November 03, 2022

The ‘free-flow’ highway without barriers at toll roads or the so-called “péages”, a system long established in other countries, will soon bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Cybertruck to hit series production by the end of 2023

November 02, 2022

“We’re in a final lap for Cybertruck,” said Elon Musk during a conference call with analysts last month. As the factory in Texas is geThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL presents its own integrated EV skateboard to VinFast

November 02, 2022

The world’s biggest battery manufacturer, Chinese CATL, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese VinFast to expand gloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin to produce tires partly from sustainable materials

October 31, 2022

Michelin has unveiled two tires that are made to a large extent from sustainable materials. The model for cars contains 45% recycled componeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French Hopium gets provisional order for 10.000 hydrogen cars

October 26, 2022

French hydrogen car startup Hopium, showing its Hopium Māchina prototype for the first time to the general public at the Paris Motor Show lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW bets on (at least) two horses, EV and FCEV

October 26, 2022

The BMW Group has presented plans on how to expand the capacities for EV component production. At the same time, CEO Oliver Zipse declares tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Twice as good: new lidar sensor from Ouster

October 24, 2022

The American tech firm Ouster has released its latest generation lidar sensor, which is anticipated to boost the research and development ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cellforce to assemble 1 GWh of high-performance battery cells

October 20, 2022

Cellforce, the joint venture between sports car manufacturer Porsche and battery maker Customcells, is planning to produce ten times more baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM Defense to develop batteries for US military

October 20, 2022

GM Defense, General Motors’ military vehicle subsidiary, has been selected by the US military’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ EQE SUV and AMG versions on steroids unwrapped

October 17, 2022

Ahead of the Paris Motor Show opening, and after letting seep through several details in the weeks before, Mercedes-Benz has put its new EQEThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi cleans up fine particles from the air with special filter

October 17, 2022

At the Greentech Festival in London, Audi is showcasing a particulate filter for its electric cars that collects particles from the surroundThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng’s flying car X2 takes off

October 14, 2022

It’s getting crowded in the air. Just a week after Volocopter took its maiden flight in Rome, Chinese brand Xpeng took its so-called ‘flyingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.