Optimile invests 8 million in extra charging points

June 03, 2021

The greening of the company car market is gaining momentum because the Belgian Federal Government wants only 100% electric vehicles to be (fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Candela launches foiling water taxi

June 01, 2021

The Swedish company Candela Speedboat has presented the Candela P-12, an electric water taxi for twelve people. Pre-orders for the hydrofoilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyve: six Belgian hydrogen pioneers join forces

June 01, 2021

Six Belgian pioneers in hydrogen production as a clean alternative energy source are joining forces in a consortium baptized ‘Hyve’. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car commuting can be reduced sharply by alternatives like MaaS

May 28, 2021

Interest in Mobility as a Service (MaaS), a mobility concept where consumers use various means of transport via a single subscription, is riThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM to build electric models in China

May 27, 2021

In recent months, we have seen the European market flooded by relatively cheap electric vehicles made in China. Despite the tense trade relaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Born to be Cupra’s first EV

May 26, 2021

After Porsche, Audi, VW (ID), and Skoda, Seat is now launching its first electric car under the CUPRA brand name. Cupra is the last player aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz goes for green steel

May 26, 2021

In 2025, Mercedes-Benz will try to use ‘green steel’ to produce all its vehicles, thus reducing its carbon footprint further. The StuttgaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Utrecht goes for H2 infrastructure and Hyzon vehicles

May 25, 2021

The Dutch province of Utrecht plans to build up to ten hydrogen filling stations by 2025 and to put a total of 1 800 hydrogen-powered Hyzon This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ademe: ‘electric retrofit ideal for buses and city cars’

May 21, 2021

According to a French Agency for Ecological Transition (Ademe) study, the model of retrofitting a vehicle with an electric powertrain, or ‘rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck prepping for road tests (update)

May 21, 2021

Since April, Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty hydrogen truck, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 presented as a prototype in September last year, is doing ‘rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW counts on far lower fine in EU anti-trust case

May 21, 2021

In a case of anti-trust rules, BMW (together with Daimler en VW) had been charged by the EU commission. However, the company now has good hoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford unveils F-150 Lightning EV version of iconic pick-up

May 20, 2021

Ford is coming out with an electric version of its most iconic pick-up truck, the F-150. After earlier GM announced to build an electric verThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Marelli to develop EV e-axles with Belgian PUNCH in Strasbourg

May 20, 2021

Italian global automotive supplier Marelli will develop and produce e-axles for electric vehicles in Strasbourg (France) in a joint venture This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lamborghini fully hybrid by the end of 2024

May 19, 2021

The Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, part of the Volkswagen Group, has published its electrification strategy. Lamborghini will launch This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis and Foxconn to jointly develop digital car cockpit

May 19, 2021

Italo-Americano-French carmaker group, Stellantis, and Taiwanese electronic consumer goods giant, Foxconn are joining forces to develop the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Air France-KLM: first long-haul flight on SAF biofuel

May 19, 2021

On Tuesday, an Airbus A350 from Air France-KLM made its first long-distance flight from Paris to Montreal (Canada) on SAF biofuel, made fromThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Caterham go electric?

May 18, 2021

It seems that British carmaker Caterham wants to secure its future with the arrival of an electric version. Not surprising in itself, becausThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First steer: SKODA Enyaq iV

May 18, 2021

Today, Skoda launches its first large electric car, the Enyaq iV. It’s no surprise that Skoda delivers this important product with a spaciouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel unveils Vivaro-e fuel cell van

May 18, 2021

After Stellantis Group announcing the beginning of April it will have three hydrogen-powered vans in its dealerships by the end of the year,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin seeks its future in premium EV

May 17, 2021

French tire manufacturer Michelin has just launched a new tire portfolio specially designed for sporty electric cars. By doing so, Michelin This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EuroNCAP: ‘commercial van’s safety lags behind’

May 17, 2021

The European voluntary car safety performance assessment program, Euro NCAP, is sounding the alarm bell for the safety equipment of vans witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expects 50% EV sales by 2030

May 17, 2021

At its Annual General Meeting in March, the BMW Group announced its intention to avoid more than 200 million tons of CO2 by 2030. To achieveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese battery swapping records tempt carmakers to reconsider

May 14, 2021

As EV-battery swapping in record times of one or two minutes like Nio and Geely are featuring becomes more popular in China, Western carmakeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche readies all-electric Macan for market launch in 2023

May 11, 2021

Porsche recently unveiled pictures of its all-electric Macan, as two camouflaged test mules are shown heading for real-life tests on German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEF: ‘EVs cheaper than ICE cars in Europe by 2025-2027’

May 11, 2021

Falling battery prices and the development of optimized EV platforms will make full-electric sedans and SUVs from the C and D segments as chThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Odometer fraud still exists

May 10, 2021

Last year, Car Pass received mileage readings for the first time from vehicles imported into Belgium from abroad. This revealed that fraud iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Namur has new cable car

May 10, 2021

A new cable car was inaugurated in Namur on Saturday. It connects the place, Maurice Servais, with the esplanade in front of the Citadel. ItThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japanese marine engine manufacturers join forces in hydrogen

May 06, 2021

Three major Japanese marine engine manufacturers, Yanmar, Kawasaki, and J-ENG, have joined forces to develop hydrogen technology for ocean-gThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW preps for small-series i Hydrogen NEXT production

May 05, 2021

Announced for ‘late’ 2022, BMW is currently preparing for small-series production of its i Hydrogen NEXT FCEV at its Landshut factory in GerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla gigafactory in Berlin delayed by six months

May 04, 2021

According to the specialist German magazine ‘AutomobilWoche’, sources close to the company management have confirmed that the Tesla factory This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Williams & Italdesign develop their own EV platform

May 03, 2021

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Italdesign have joined forces to develop a modular EV platform. It will be fit for building a wide vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

P3 EV Charging Index: Mercedes EQS gets furthest

April 29, 2021

The Mercedes EQS is the electric car that gets furthest of them all (266 km) after a fast-charging session of 10 or 20 minutes, outpacing TeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to allow ‘self-driving’ cars on public roads in 2021

April 29, 2021

The British Department for Transport has announced that hands-free driving would be legalized this year. It will be limited to driving with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel GT was EV experiment 50 years ago, but diesel won…

April 28, 2021

Half a century ago, Opel was already experimenting with an electrically powered record car based on the Opel GT.  At the time, the GT was aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lyft sells self-driving technology subsidiary to Toyota

April 28, 2021

After Uber having sold its autonomous subsidiary ATG to a Silicon Valley start-up back in December, now is the turn of Lyft to get rid of LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japanese carmakers jointly to develop next-gen car tech

April 28, 2021

The Japanese automotive manufacturers Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota, and Mazda, have reached an agreement to develop technical specificatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla hits record profit in Q1

April 27, 2021

American electric carmaker Tesla has made a record profit for the first quarter of 2021. The results are remarkable because, despite the panThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Almost unnoticed, Hyundai has become a trendsetter

April 27, 2021

A few months ago, Hyundai amazed the world with its Ioniq 5. Hyundai has become one of the car manufacturers that features the most current This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Belgian Trevor Motorcycles to launch electric dirt bike

April 26, 2021

Belgium has a new motorcycle brand with Antwerp start-up Trevor Motorcycles. It is launching a fully electric ‘clean’ dirt bike, capable of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plug&Charge finally to be implemented?

April 22, 2021

Major players in the business have agreed to implement Plug&Charge as standardized by ISO before the second half of this year. CompaniesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chevron and Toyota to work together on hydrogen

April 22, 2021

America’s second-largest gasoline company, Chevron, and Toyota Motor North America have jointly announced that they will pursue an alliance This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

V2G takes shape in first smart charging area at Sweco HQ

April 22, 2021

Swedish engineering bureau Sweco chose to make its new Belgian headquarters climate-neutral and installs a vehicle-to-grid smart charging arThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.4 is World Car of the Year

April 21, 2021

Volkswagen’s ID.4 has just received the ‘World Car Of The Year’ (WCOTY) award. This second ID product was chosen by a jury of 90 automotive This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD upgrades its e-platform to 800 volt

April 21, 2021

Alongside some new models, Chinese vehicle and battery manufacturer BYD unveiled a new version of its electric platform, called 3.0, at the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo and DiDi to collaborate on autonomous driving

April 20, 2021

Volvo Cars and DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of Didi Chuxing, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis unveils first production EV with Electrified G80

April 20, 2021

Korean manufacturer and luxury brand of the Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis, has unveiled its first-ever EV at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expects solid-state battery in 2030

April 20, 2021

BMW Group has announced its intention to realize a solid-state battery suitable for automotive use in series production by the end of this dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.