VW ID.3 catches fire in Brussels underground parking

February 14, 2022

On Friday evening, a VW ID.3 caught fire in an underground parking in the center of Brussels. The firefighters managed to contain and extingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches a connected wall box

February 14, 2022

Mercedes has unveiled a new type of wall box in its portfolio that will come to market as of April. It’s a connected device so that users This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Valeo to develop a new electric motor

February 10, 2022

Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in FraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM calls in customers’ help for a competitive EV pickup

February 10, 2022

Truck specialist RAM wants to bring an all-electric pickup to the market by 2024. To avoid a me-too product, the company has created ramrevoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop developing internal combustion engines (Update)

February 09, 2022

The Japanese business newspaper Nikkei announces that Nissan plans to stop the further development of internal combustion engines. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DS tests its future with E-Tense Performance

February 09, 2022

By 2024 DS Automobiles will be fully dedicated to electric models. In the wake of that shift, the company is experimenting with technology aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Here’s the Tonale poised to save Alfa Romeo

February 09, 2022

Alfa Romeo has finally lifted the curtain on its compact SUV, Tonale. In many ways, this is the little brother to the Stelvio, but despite bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW leads German development of flat hydrogen storage tank

February 08, 2022

A consortium of German heavyweights led by BMW is working on developing a flat tank for storing hydrogen at 700 bar that can be mounted in aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More road tax fraud with foreign and dealer plates

February 08, 2022

Increasing numbers of offenses against payment of road traffic tax have been identified with foreign number plates and trader number plates.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes speeds up launch of two all-electric SUVs

February 08, 2022

Mercedes is extensively realigning its business. After a change of name, with Daimler AG turned Mercedes-Benz Group AG at the beginning of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to stop small cars and concentrate on higher segments

February 08, 2022

The German car manufacturer and VW daughter Audi wants to make more money per car sold. The consequence is that it has to abandon producing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU plans to inject 42 billion euros in its chip industry

February 07, 2022

On Tuesday, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton will present the European Chips Act. It embodies the ambitious plan of the European This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energy Observer 2: a 120 m cargo ship propelled by fuel cells

February 07, 2022

The Energy Observer, the experimental zero-emission catamaran of French entrepreneur Victorien Erussard that circumnavigated the globe twiceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will have its own EV platform called Panthera

February 06, 2022

Jaguar has decided to develop its own electric platform as part of its plan to become an all-electric brand by 2025. The I-Pace will continuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Do not ban ICE cars too quickly’

February 04, 2022

BMW Group CEO, Oliver Zipse, is joining Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares to warn about the “premature and thoughtless banning” of ICE cars. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Spirii and PowerGo to roll out 15.000 EV charging points

February 04, 2022

Danish EV charging platform integrator, Spirii, and PowerGo, daughter of Dutch solar park and sustainable energy provider PowerField, are joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU’s green label for nuclear and gas under fire

February 03, 2022

The decision of the European Commission on Wednesday to give gas and nuclear energy a ‘green’ label provokes criticism. For environmental orThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Melexis sold 1,4 billion automotive chips in 2021

February 03, 2022

Belgian chip manufacturer Melexis posted record sales in 2021. With sales up 27 percent and net profit growth of a whopping 89 percent, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford injects an extra $20 billion into electric car

February 03, 2022

Automaker Ford is injecting an additional 10 to 20 billion dollars over the next five to ten years into the electrification of all the modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches its hybrid performance flagship GT 63 S E

February 02, 2022

Mercedes-AMG has opened the order books for the GT 63 S E Performance. The sales launch of this performance PHEV includes the price: In GermThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Koenigsegg showcases pizza-sized lightweight electric motor

February 02, 2022

Despite being a small manufacturer of hypercars in a small town in Sweden, Koenigsegg has never been shy of developing pioneering technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent start-up Taito presents three-wheeler e-scooter

February 01, 2022

A young Ghent startup, called Taito Mobility, is launching what it calls a much more stable and safer three-wheeler e-scooter via a pre-saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enyaq Coupé iV spices up Skoda’s range

February 01, 2022

After a bunch of teasers and hints, Skoda has finally unveiled the Enyaq Coupé iV. Basically, it’s a sportier and more emotional version ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six months delay for first hydrogen MIVB/STIB bus

January 31, 2022

The big test of the hydrogen bus of the Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has been delayed. The first test runs were scheduled forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes invests in solid-state battery technology of ProLogium

January 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has invested a high double-digit million euro amount in the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium and agreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

How Airbus sees challenge of flying on liquid hydrogen

January 28, 2022

Airplanes with 200 passengers flying up to 2 000 nautical miles or 3 700 km on hydrogen without any emissions at all? Yes, by 2035, EuropeanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Mobility Dashboard shows how country evolves

January 26, 2022

A new online tool, the Belgian Mobility Dashboard, is to show in real-time how the country evolves in several areas of the broad mobility spThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch and VW to accelerate autonomous driving

January 26, 2022

Practice makes perfect. Only a week after Bosch and Volkswagen announced a collaboration for equipment solutions in battery factories, the tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Classic Mini gets modern e-drive

January 25, 2022

The heritage of Sir Alec Issigonis, the creator of the Mini, still seems strong enough today to give it a contemporary touch. So much so thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart route planner Touring-BeMobile tackles range anxiety

January 25, 2022

Belgian road service and mobility organization Touring and traffic data specialist BeMobile offer a smart route planner on the Touring MobilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU doubts Belgium will meet 5G roll-out target by 2025

January 25, 2022

The European Court of Auditors fears Belgium won’t meet the requirements of the Union for the roll-out of the 5G ultra-fast telecom network This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM starts pre-production of Cadillac Lyriq

January 24, 2022

GM has some catching up to do when it comes to all-electric models. The American car giant has committed itself to having more than 20 electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie and Safran invest in decarbonized synthetic fuels

January 21, 2022

Energy provider Engie and French aeronautics group Safran have both invested in Ineratec, a German start-up specialized in decarbonized syntThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scooters with swappable batteries future for crowded cities?

January 20, 2022

Electric scooters with universal swappable batteries provided by a network of swapping stations may become the future mobility solution in bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMC acquires Stoomlink to improve traveller experience

January 20, 2022

Belgian Mobility Card (BMC), the joint subsidiary of Belgium’s four public transport operators (NMBS/SNCB, MIVB/STIB, Tec, and De Lijn), is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW and Bosch join forces to equip battery cell factories

January 20, 2022

Volkswagen and automotive supplier Bosch are joining forces to equip battery cell factories in Europe. They signed a Memorandum of UnderstanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

WRC kicks off hybrid future in Monte-Carlo

January 19, 2022

As the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is about to start at Monte-Carlo this Thursday, the highest class is going hybrid. The new ruThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche presents a new Taycan – well, sort of…

January 19, 2022

You might want to have a closer look while gazing at this picture. But, indeed, the Porsche presented here is not a Cross Turismo, even thouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘7% more calls for breakdowns caused by martens’

January 19, 2022

The number of stone martens in Belgium grows year after year, and so are the damages. The yet cute-looking rodents can seriously damage espeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru’s Solterra EV also in sporty STI version?

January 18, 2022

Subaru Benelux has recently presented its new Solterra EV in Belgium (a European première). Normally, the car will arrive here in the middlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AG launches charging card to provide more transparency

January 14, 2022

AG Insurance, one of the leading players in the Belgian insurance market, wants to make charging infrastructure accessible to a broader publThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Soaring lithium prices: Europe to open its own mines?

January 14, 2022

Lithium, cobalt, and nickel, the metals essential to the manufacture of the batteries for electric cars, are so sought after that Europe is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren Belgian importer for Rimac electric supercar

January 14, 2022

Already the most established player in the field of performance cars, with Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, the Belgian car imporThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record lithium prices threaten to make EV costs soar

January 13, 2022

The price of lithium, which is an essential component for electric car batteries, has reached a new peak. As the global economy seeks alternThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati returns to single-seater racing joining Formula E

January 12, 2022

Maserati is the first Italian brand to join the ABB Formula E championship. The sports car brand announced on Tuesday that it will be joininThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DATS 24 helps motorists choose their fuel

January 11, 2022

Nowadays, it is challenging for consumers to decide which propulsion method or fuel is the best. Brandstofwijzer.be is DATS 24’s attempt to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes goes for vertical integration and home made drives

January 11, 2022

Mercedes-Benz wants to significantly increase its vertical integration for the next generation of its electric cars. This is to be achieved,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CES: BMW changes car color at the push of a button

January 07, 2022

Change your car’s exterior color from white to black or any pattern in between you like with the push of a button. It’s no fiction, but a reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis and Amazon get together for connected vehicles

January 06, 2022

Global carmaker Stellantis and Amazon have announced a new partnership in which both companies will collaborate to deliver software solutionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Sony now really thinking of making cars with Vision-S 02?

January 06, 2022

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony presented its second electric car prototype, an enhanced electric SUV version of the alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM’s Silverado EV to take on Ford’s F-150 Lightning

January 06, 2022

General Motors has unwrapped its answer to Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, at the CES in Vegas. This full-sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision EQXX: squeezing out utmost efficiency

January 04, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled (virtually) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas its most efficient EV yet. Actually, the most effThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Goodyear launches EV-specific tire

December 31, 2021

Goodyear has announced and released its first-ever tire designed specifically for electric vehicles. The new ElectricDrive GT tire line focuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO says electrification will add 6.000 jobs at BMW

December 30, 2021

In an interview with the German daily München Merkur, BMW CEO, Oliver Zipse, shed some light on the challenges his company faces in the woThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai winds down development of new fuel cell

December 30, 2021

Just days after Hyundai announced that it is shutting down its internal combustion engine development team, the company is also pushing the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.