Electric boat sets new speed record at 175 kph

August 30, 2022

American electric outboard manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies has set a new ‘electric’ speed record on the water, breaking the 100 per This content has been archived.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 The cThis content has been archived.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.

Tata Steel to run blast furnaces on hydrogen in the Netherlands

August 30, 2022

The multinational steel-making company Tata Steel, with key operations in India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, is investing 65 miThis content has been archived.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 NMN was allowed to drive them on aThis content has been archived.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.

Swedish TMC traffic message wrongly warns for airstrike

August 26, 2022

Swedish drivers in the county of Blekinge received an odd but disturbing message on their radio screen or navigation system on Wednesday. ItThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For BMW Belux helping schools is a moral duty but also a win-win

August 26, 2022

Under the slogan ‘Premium meets Responsibility’, the Belgian car importer BMW Belux has donated once again seven new cars (BMW and Mini modeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels app for road pricing in test phase

August 25, 2022

As it has always indicated, the Brussels region is not burying the introduction of the smart mileage charge. For several days, the Brussels-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU wants its own ores for electric motor production

August 25, 2022

While Europe is in a catch-up race for battery cell production, it holds a top position worldwide for producing electric motors used in elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt experiments with EV cable duct paving stone

August 24, 2022

The city of Hasselt experiments with a new type of pavement that integrates the charging cables of electric vehicles (EV). The concrete EV cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar batteries to power Candela’s electric hydrofoil boat

August 24, 2022

Two Swedish EV pioneers, Volvo-sister Polestar and electric ‘flyboat’ inventor Candela, found each other on the water. Polestar will supply This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla raises the price of Full Self Driving by 25%

August 23, 2022

In North America, Tesla is again raising the price of its Full Self Driving service (FSD), a feature making it possible for its cars to perfThis 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.

Chinese debate: ultra-fast charging vs battery swapping

August 19, 2022

With NIO opening its second battery swapping station in Europe and XPeng Motors showcasing a new ultra-fast supercharger that offers up to 4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will BMW adopt Tesla’s battery technology?

August 18, 2022

BMWs from the electric Neue Klasse family might soon look a bit more like Tesla cars. Not on the outside but underneath. Reportedly, the BavThis 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.

American Airlines orders twenty supersonic airplanes

August 18, 2022

American Airlines, claiming to be the world’s biggest airline, announced it has placed an order and paid a non-refundable deposit to US aeroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng shows 480 kW hypercharger

August 17, 2022

Today, XPeng Motors showcased a new ultra-fast supercharger that offers up to 480 kW of charging power so that in ideal conditions, you can This 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.

Police stops car with unconscious driver after 25 km on highway

August 16, 2022

A remarkable incident occurred Sunday morning on a Belgian highway past weekend. A man, sitting unconscious behind the wheel of his Renault This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mahindra kickstarts global EV offensive with five SUVs

August 16, 2022

Following a teasing campaign, Indian carmaker Mahindra has finally unveiled the models, under concept guise, that must drive its global elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels police catches man driving 112 kph with e-scooter

August 16, 2022

In Brussels, near Place Saincteclette, a road user was recently arrested for driving 112 km/hour on his e-scooter. He reached this speed in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will first Tesla cars with Blade battery come from Berlin?

August 12, 2022

Not GigaShanghai, but GigaBerlin is reportedly Tesla’s first factory to start equipping Model Y cars with the advanced Blade battery from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Avatr 11 launched: first car with a lot of Huawei technology

August 11, 2022

The first product from the cooperation between three major Chinese industrial groups (CATL, Huawei, and Changan) is a reality. The Avatr braThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s top models available again in Europe

August 08, 2022

The Tesla Model X and Model S are available again in Europe after almost two years. Both top models of the American EV manufacturer were unaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorbike battery swapping to become interesting business model

August 03, 2022

French Forsee Power and German Vitesco are joining the motorbike battery swap consortium formed by the major players in the motorbike sectorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW scales up battery production in Leipzig

August 01, 2022

BMW has scaled up battery production at its Leipzig plant. The additional battery production line will enable the Leipzig plant to assemble This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish Koenigsegg teams up with Dutch Lightyear solar car

July 28, 2022

Swedish high-performance sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg is investing an undisclosed amount of money in the Dutch solar car start-up LighThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Making green hydrogen from silicon powder: a breakthrough?

July 27, 2022

Making ‘green hydrogen’ with a sort of coffee machine at home? A Hong Kong-based renewable energy company called EPRO Advance Technologies (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Drive-by-wire fully electric walk-in step van powered by REE

July 27, 2022

In America, van body manufacturers EAVX and Morgan Olson have launched the first drive-by-wire fully electric walk-in step van, based on theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan Qashqai e-Power: a questionable kind of hybrid?

July 25, 2022

Together with the fully electric Ariya, Nissan let us take a taste in Sweden of the new Qashqai e-Power, a totally different kind of hybrid.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM unwraps Cadillac flagship Celestiq

July 25, 2022

General Motors has finally unwrapped its fully electric flagship, a possible answer to the Mercedes EQS and the BMW i7. The Cadillac CelestiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine presents EV sports car concept

July 25, 2022

Renault’s sports car subsidiary Alpine gives a glimpse at its electric future with a concept car. The Alpine A110 E-ternité is based on tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche recalls 40.000 Taycans for wiring problem

July 25, 2022

Porsche recalls the Taycan again, which concerns all models including the Cross Turismo and the Sport Turismo. Worldwide, over 40 000 vehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus starts production of Eletre, its first EV

July 20, 2022

The English sports car producer Lotus, now part of the Chinese Geely automotive group, has completed the construction of its vehicle plant iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France to build osmotic power plant for electricity production

July 20, 2022

In Camargue, in the delta of the Rhone, an osmotic power plant will be implanted in 2023. The National Company of the Rhone (CNR), the leadiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche postpones E-Macan to 2024

July 20, 2022

Porsche has postponed the market launch of the all-electric Macan until 2024. That has been confirmed by Porsche boss Oliver Blume himself. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini shows one-off electric convertible

July 19, 2022

The full electric convertible segment seems to be in progress, as Mini shows a one-off of the Cooper Convertible SE that they presented in SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels start-ups give EV and bicycle batteries a second life

July 19, 2022

Bilmo and Octave, two Brussels start-ups, have launched two innovative projects. Both companies were winners of the competition project orgaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Streamlined Ioniq 6 sedan extends range easily with 100 km

July 14, 2022

Boxier SUVs and crossovers are wind scoops compared to sleek sedans costing more energy. Hyundai is proving this once again as it released tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch invests €3 billion in semiconductors

July 14, 2022

The world’s largest car industry supplier, the German Bosch Group, has announced it will invest €3 billion in semiconductors between now aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A Chinese EV powered solely by solar panels?

July 14, 2022

Can an electric vehicle (EV) be powered solely by solar energy in the form of carried-on solar panels? The results of a Chinese team of 42 cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn goes for PSI Transcom’s charging management

July 12, 2022

Flemish public transport company De Lijn has decided to opt for the PSI eBus charging and depot management system from the German PSI TranscThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen breaks ground for its SalzGiga battery factory

July 08, 2022

Six years after Tesla completed its first Gigafactory, Volkswagen has begun building its own in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. The construction sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cruise robotaxi crashes day after official ride-hailing permit

July 08, 2022

Just one day after Cruise was granted an official license for commercial autonomous taxi rides, one of its robocars got involved in an accidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio claims it will bring 500 kW fast chargers to Europe

July 07, 2022

At its second Power Day event, Chinese EV start-up Nio announced it wants to start with the roll-out of a fast-charging network capable of 5This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault transforms Cleon engine factory for electric era

July 06, 2022

Renault is preparing its Cléon engine plant (near Rouen, north-west of France) for the electric era. When one enters the plant, you’re welcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ducati unveils specs of its very first Moto E racing machine

July 05, 2022

Italian manufacturer of performance motorbikes Ducati took the cover of its first all-electric prototype. The V21L will be competing in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi starts building new EV plant in China

June 30, 2022

Audi has started building its first plant dedicated to EVs in the Chinese metropolis Changchun, one of the largest automotive regions in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën Ë-C4 X, variation on a single design theme

June 30, 2022

Citroën is developing an additional model to be positioned between the existing C4 and the C5 X. The new model will be baptised C4 X and wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.