October 01, 2021
During a presentation of its current plug-in hybrid models, Volkswagen gave an outlook on its upcoming PHEV strategy. A new generation of plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
In Casa Grande, Arizona, the first Lucid Air electric sedans are rolling off the assembly line this week. The American startup claims it recThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
Bosch has presented a new electric motor for light commercial vehicles at the Motor Bella trade fair in the USA. The new ‘electric motor 230This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
Ford Motor Company and its South Korean battery partner SK Innovation invest more than $11,4 billion (€9,7 billion) in three new battery pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 24, 2021
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz car branch joins the Stellantis Group and TotalEnergies as an equal partner in the ACC giga-battery factory project.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
Following the example of its sister brand Lynk & Co, which uses materials from recycled fishing nets and PET bottles, Volvo today announThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
“The European car industry is using aggressive lobbying and making unsubstantiated claims in an attempt to derail EU plans to cut pollution This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
General Motors has given technical details of the three new Ultium Drive electric motors to power GM’s next-generation electric cars. TherThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2021
As part of the French group’s ‘Renaulution’ plan, presented in early 2021, Renault has upgraded and brought together its three Northern FranThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2021
British sports car manufacturer Lotus, owned by Chinese Geely, presented its new lightweight chassis to underpin future electric sports carsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2021
American car manufacturer General Motors has announced that the long-running battery problems with the Chevrolet Bolt have finally been resoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
EXia, a spin-off of the Brussels University VUB, founded in 2013, has developed a sensor system for trucks that actively warns the truck driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
A group of 22 coeds working under Solar Team Eindhoven has just unveiled Stella Vita, the world’s first entirely solar-powered camper. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
Several American companies – American Airlines, Microsoft, Bank of America, and General Motors, among others – have donated a total of oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 20, 2021
Renault wants to conclude a new social agreement on its triennial plan (2022-2024). This foresees hiring 2 500 new employees and licensing 2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 20, 2021
The Belgian students of the Agoria Solar Team have claimed their second consecutive victory in the iLumen European Solar Challenge (iESC), aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
MG is a Chinese brand that can launch the right product at the right time, as today the brand is bringing out a semi-premium SUV at a startiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
It’s been six years now since Dieselgate shook up the entire auto world. Yesterday, the trial in Braunschweig (Germany) began against 4 VW mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
General Motors advises its Chevrolet Bolt customers to park their car at least 50 feet (15 m) away from other vehicles and on the top floor This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
A British study by French energy provider EDF shows that SUV drivers in the UK could save up to almost 9 million tons of CO2 a year by switcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
Energy supplier Brusol, an initiative of solar panel company EnergyVision, aims to install a thousand semi-public charging stations in the BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company is setting up with Walmart, America’s biggest grocer, a pilot for self-driving delivery service in Austin (Texas), Miami This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
Mobia, the cooperation between Belgian car federation Febiac, garage sector federation Traxio, and the leasing federation Renta, has presentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
While the EU still has to agree on a proposed ban on new sales of internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035, Italy apparently is lobbying beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
Under the flag of its Components department, German carmaker Volkswagen opened in Salzgitter on Monday one of Europe’s most sophisticated baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2021
Volvo has upgraded the plug-in hybrid powertrains on its large SPA platform. As a result, in the 60 and 90 series Recharge models, the electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2021
According to a press release, Chinese luxury electric carmaker NIO announced in the aftermath of the Munich IAA motor show that it will debuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 10, 2021
In par with its latest EQS and EQE, Mercedes-Benz is going all-out on electric cars. That also includes their iconic Geländewagen or G-ClasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2021
Brussels public transport’s CEO, Brieux de Meeûs, has confirmed in an interview: the operator’s new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app will bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2021
Toyota plans to invest a total of 1,5 trillion yen (some € 11.5 billion) in expanding its battery production and battery development by 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2021
At the IAA Mobility, Porsche presented its purely electric customer motorsport vision with the Mission R concept. The concept car is intendeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2021
Bosch developed a universal charging cable that can be used at a home power socket and a charging station. The typical ‘box’ attached to theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 08, 2021
Daimler’s focus on battery-electric vehicles also has an impact on plug-in hybrids. The Stuttgart-based carmaker is no longer planning anyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 07, 2021
At the IAA in Munich, Volkswagen is showing the ID.LIFE, a compact and electrically powered city car that will hit the market from 2025 and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 06, 2021
At the IAA Mobility in Munich, tiny city-car manufacturer Smart has unveiled Concept #1, previewing the first electric production model undeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 06, 2021
From 1 July 2022, a particular counter test (PN measurement) will be used during the annual vehicle inspection for diesel cars. This should This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 03, 2021
The BMW Group is increasing the pace of its efforts to combat climate change. Looking ahead to introducing the ‘Neue Klasse’ (the new class)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 03, 2021
Audi shows its second futuristic and electrically powered sphere concept, a luxury limo called ‘Grandsphere’. After the sports-oriented SkysThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 03, 2021
German carmaker BMW is venturing into virtual and augmented reality worlds by launching its own ‘Joytopia’ virtual universe or ‘metaverse’. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 02, 2021
Spanish Volkswagen-Seat subsidiary brand CUPRA is showing at the IAA Munich International Motor Show a concept version of a very extreme eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 02, 2021
Dutch startup LeydenJar, a spin-off from technology institute TNO, managed to raise €22 million with investors to bring its silicon batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 01, 2021
Swiss e-truck conversion brand Futuricum and Deutsche Post’s DPD have set an official Guinness World Record, winning the title of the longesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 01, 2021
At Eurobike in Friedrichshafen, which is opening doors today, Schaeffler will be presenting a new ‘bike-by-wire’ system called Free Drive. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 01, 2021
After a pilot of six weeks in the Antwerp harbor at two container terminals, the Hydrolog project shows the feasibility to operate forkliftsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 31, 2021
“Approximately 1,3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. Between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 31, 2021
Toyota Motor chief scientist Gill Pratt denies that Toyota has been slow to develop full battery solutions. However, a significant portion oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 30, 2021
CMB Tech, the clean technology division of Belgian shipping company Company Maritime Belge (CMB), has converted a 37-ton Hitachi excavator tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 30, 2021
Ford Performance has announced an electric motor to convert (classic) vehicles into electric propulsion. The fact that Ford sells ‘separate’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 30, 2021
Chevrolet has been working on the Chevrolet Bolt recall for some time. However, due to possible fire risk in the battery, the carmaker will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 27, 2021
Around two months after Audi announced the phasing out of internal combustion engines by 2033, CEO Markus Duesmann presented the “VorsprunThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 27, 2021
Danish shipping giant Maersk announced this week it has ordered eight new ocean-going container ships that will run on carbon-neutral methanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 25, 2021
Ford gives ten E-Transit prototypes to partners in the UK, Germany, and Norway to start real-world customer trials. Over six to twelve monthThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 25, 2021
The Brussels-based start-up Decarbone specializes in converting combustion engine vans to electric vehicles but faces administrative problemThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 25, 2021
German ‘historic’ combustion engine manufacturer Deutz AG has its first hydrogen combustion engine ready for the market, the company announcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 25, 2021
The Stellantis Group is joining forces with Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn Technology Group (FTG) to build the digital car cockpit of the futuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 24, 2021
The Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has its first hydrogen bus. The bus, presented on Monday, will be tested for two years to faThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 23, 2021
Chinese electric carmaker GAC Motors is planning to launch its newest Aion V crossover in September, an EV with a 1 000 km (NEDC) range thatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 23, 2021
Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled plans for a metallic humanoid robot that will perform unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks and will be builThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 23, 2021
Although higher and higher prices are being paid for exclusive classic cars, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep this driving heriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 20, 2021
The problem with semiconductors is apparently hurting everyone in the car business. Today, the world’s number one, Toyota, is ready to reducThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
