Wave of failures drowns automotive supplier market

August 02, 2024

The difficult car market leaves deep traces in the supplier sector, with a large failure round plaguing the companies involved. Big names liThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AkzoNobel develops protective powder coatings for EV batteries

July 30, 2024

Dutch paints company AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed innovative powder coating technology that provides improved electrical protectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO rounds cape of 2,500 battery swap stations

July 30, 2024

Chinese premium carmaker NIO has officially rounded the cape of 2,500 Power Swap Stations (PPS), of which 2,454 are located in China and 51 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler starts customer trials with GenH2 fuel cell trucks

July 29, 2024

Daimler Truck kicked off real-world customer trials with its fuel cell truck last week in Germany with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Automotive supplier ZF to cut 14.000 jobs in domestic workforce

July 29, 2024

German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG will cut 11 to 14,000 jobs from its current domestic workforce of 54,000 by 2028 “to responThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely’s Farizon vans get 800,000-km commercial vehicle battery

July 25, 2024

Farizon, Geely’s commercial vehicle brand, has unveiled its ‘Black Tortoise Battery’. It’s a battery pack specially designed for light commeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Farasis Energy claims breakthrough in million-mile battery

July 24, 2024

Chinese lithium-ion battery cell maker Farasis Energy, which supplies Geely, Mercedes-Benz, and Turkish Togg, among others, claims to have sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Digital boarding at De Lijn now possible

July 24, 2024

From now on, season ticket holders of the Flemish public transport company De Lijn can register their boarding or transfer digitally. This mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen and Xpeng extend partnership

July 24, 2024

German carmaker Volkswagen and Chinese partner Xpeng are broadening their collaboration on an electric vehicle platform for China. Their devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi builts world’s fastest 4-door car

July 22, 2024

What Apple failed to accomplish is building its own electric car, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi excels in doing so by building the world’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Friday’s global computer outage kept planes grounded

July 22, 2024

On Friday, a computer glitch caused many problems at airports worldwide. From Sydney over Dubai to Berlin, nearly 4,300 aircraft had to be gThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jeep Dune: Klissarov’s wink at Citroën’s My Ami Buggy

July 19, 2024

It looks like a boxy mini-Jeep, fully electric and ready to take on the sandy beach. It could wear a Jeep batch, but it isn’t a Jeep. HoweveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EVs to become compatible with Hubject’s Plug&Charge

July 19, 2024

Volvo Cars has partnered with Hubject, a specialist in OEM and charging point interoperability, to enable Plug&Charge compatibility in iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jumbo to test Renault Trucks Oxygen prototype in Amsterdam

July 18, 2024

Renault Trucks’ prototype for a safer, fully electric low-entry delivery truck, Oxygen, is entering a new test phase. After starting trials This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Startup Garage to road test DeepDrive’s in-wheel motor

July 18, 2024

After thoroughly testing a stint on the test rig in the lab, BMW’s Startup Garage is now switching to the next step to build in DeepDrive’s This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO opens its 50th battery swapping station in Europe

July 17, 2024

Chinese premium EV maker NIO has opened the 50th Power Swap Station on the Old Continent in Norway, where it started in 2022 its European joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia to enter European LCV market with EV-only PV5 in 2025

July 16, 2024

Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) are coming closer to fruition. From next year, the Korean manufacturer will launch its mid-size electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s smartphone app first to get CCC Digital Key certificate

July 16, 2024

BMW’s Digital Key, a smartphone app that allows you to open and start your car without having the official car key fob in your pocket, is thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr’s new ‘bruiser’ SUV 7X specs leaked before launch

July 15, 2024

Just a few days after Chinese-Swedish brand Zeekr unveiled the first pictures of its first luxury large five-seater SUV designed for the maiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket to launch after four-year delay

July 09, 2024

If all goes well, Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6, will finally be launched this Tuesday from its space base in Kourou, French Guiana. In tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati’s Tridente: full electric water toy at €2.5 million

July 09, 2024

It’s beautifully designed, as you might expect from an iconic Italian brand, but this one is rather meant to ‘fly’ on the water than on wheeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes pools battery research in its new eCampus

July 09, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has opened the eCampus at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany. The manufacturer will pool battery research tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First electric 1,340 hp ABB-NASCAR prototype debuts in Chicago

July 08, 2024

The first-ever electric NASCAR racer debuted at the Chicago Street Race last week. It was eventually set to debut earlier, in Los Angeles onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Sibelga calls to register private charging stations

July 08, 2024

Under the slogan ‘Proud of your terminal’, Sibelga has launched an information campaign to alert Brussels citizens to the mandatory declaratThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker to sell all remaining stock at very low prices

July 08, 2024

The insolvent electric car manufacturer Fisker wants to sell off the stock of its Ocean e-SUV for just 2,500 to 16,500 dollars per vehicle. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pewag comes up with pioneering smart bike lock Serea

July 05, 2024

It is very annoying to find that your expensive e-bike has suddenly disappeared. Therefore, a good bike lock that is difficult to break openThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German researchers claim self-sufficient hydrogen-solar panel

July 04, 2024

Researchers from three German Fraunhofer Institutes claim to have jointly developed “a tandem module that is self-sufficient and reliable atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DeLorean DMC-12 goes back to the future with EV conversion

July 03, 2024

Electrogenic, a British-based firm specializing in EV conversions for classic vehicles, has launched a ‘plug-and-play’ EV conversion kit forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda imagines family-size electric suitcase ‘MotoCompacto’

July 03, 2024

In 2023, Honda amazed the world with a modern electric version of its iconic foldable MotoCompo motorscooter from the eighties (1981 – 1983)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CAM: ‘BMW tops world’s most innovative carmaker ranking’

July 01, 2024

German premium car manufacturer BMW is the world’s most innovative carmaker, but the Chinese are breathing down its neck. Geely and SAIC areThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3 range expands with RWD entry-level version

June 28, 2024

As Polestar delivers its first three models to customers, it also introduces a more affordable version of its electric SUV. This new variantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen: ‘Entry-level ID. Buzz coming’

June 27, 2024

Volkswagen is set to introduce a new variant of the electric ID. Buzz, featuring a smaller battery. The move must make the model’s price poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zagreb first EU capital to get Rimac’s Verne robotaxis

June 27, 2024

The Croatian capital of Zagreb will be the first European city to host a fleet of fully autonomous robotaxis, which Rimac Group will make. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seventh gen BMW M5 gets electric boost up to 727 hp

June 26, 2024

After 40 years, the seventh generation of the BMW M5 gets a combination of a high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aptera starts to market its solar panel technology

June 25, 2024

Aptera Motors, the Californian start-up for solar electric vehicles (SEV), wants to expand into new mobility industries by licensing its innThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium’s Elia warns for too much electricity this summer

June 24, 2024

Belgian high-voltage operator Elia is calling on the market to be vigilant this summer. There is a chance that Belgium will produce too muchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

What if EV batteries could be made from trees?

June 20, 2024

It seems like an entirely hypothetical question, but at least the Finish paper industry is convinced it can make EV battery production much This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Kia EV4 spied on video confirms concept looks

June 19, 2024

Kia is preparing to launch its new, cost-effective EV4, slated for next year. The car has already been unveiled as a concept, and final testThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi launches sportier and more powerful E-tron GT

June 18, 2024

Audi is following the slipstream of the recently facelifted Porsche Taycan and unveiling an updated version of its all-electric sports car, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine goes electric with the A290 hot hatch

June 14, 2024

Alpine, Renault’s performance brand, has officially entered the electric era by launching the A290, an electric hot hatch emphasizing perforThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz to deploy 400 kW fast charging in US

June 14, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its electric vehicle infrastructure plans with a new deployment of cutting-edge charging technology from supplThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota lifts veil of fuel-cell Hilux specs

June 12, 2024

Toyota has finished production of the first ten prototypes of the fuel-cell electric Hilux pickup at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (TMUK) in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TUDelft students show prototype hyperloop lane changing

June 10, 2024

Dutch Technical University TUDelft students claim the world’s first prototype of a hyperloop pod changing lanes at high speed. They built a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Factorial solid-state cells to be tested by Mercedes

June 07, 2024

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has delivered B-samples of its cells to Mercedes-Benz. The German company is now integrating This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy announces European first with tele-driving rollout

June 06, 2024

In full transition to a mobility provider, D’Ieteren is taking a pioneering step by introducing tele-driving on Belgian roads. Partnering This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo introduces world’s first EV battery passport

June 06, 2024

Volvo will launch the world’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery passport with its new EX90 electric SUV, which has finally gone into produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.