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to make its new Belgian headquarters climate-neutral and installs a vehicle-to-grid smart charging arThis content has been archived.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 This second ID product was chosen by a jury of 90 automotive This content has been archived.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and battery manufacturer BYD unveiled a new version of its electric platform, called 3.0, at the This content has been archived.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the self-driving technology arm of Didi Chuxing, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement on This content has been archived.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 TThis content has been archived.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to realize a solid-state battery suitable for automotive use in series production by the end of this dThis content has been archived.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.

Mercedes EQS, the first real luxury EV?

April 16, 2021

On Thursday evening, Mercedes finally revealed its EV flagship. The EQS is a luxurious sedan that wants to get rid of some prejudices about This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF to test 15 regional trains on colza biodiesel

April 15, 2021

For three months, French rail operator SNCF will be running the fifteen diesel locomotives of its Normandy regional train service (TER) on BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei confirms billion dollar investment in self-driving EVs

April 15, 2021

The rumors which surfaced in February that China’s telecom and ICT giant Huawei would venture into the development and production of self-drThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Teebike turns any bicycle into an e-bike

April 14, 2021

The French start-up Teebike provides an ingenious system for replacing the front wheel of almost any conventional bicycle with a front wheelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Worldline launches uniform payment for EV-charging stations

April 13, 2021

As the number of electric vehicles increases and the charging infrastructure network grows rapidly, Worldline is finally launching a uniformThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian launch of Lynk & Co ‘mobility concept’ in April

April 12, 2021

The first Belgian client of Lynk & Co’s ‘mobility concept’, the 01 PHEV on a €500 monthly subscription base, is to get his car before This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

3 out of 4 Europeans would consider an EV as their next car

April 12, 2021

79% of European drivers say they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Almost half of the respondents say that the moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TME to supply fuel cells for bi-modal hydrogen train

April 09, 2021

A consortium with partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is testing a bi-modal train prototype, which uses its pantograph on reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEV: ‘green hydrogen cheaper than natural gas by 2050’

April 08, 2021

Clean, ‘green hydrogen’ made with renewable energy will become cheaper sooner than expected, with costs dropping by 85% to become even cheapThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GMC’s Hummer EV pickup and SUV ‘to move like a crab’

April 07, 2021

General Motors opens the order book for the all-new electric Hummer, which will be offered as a pickup and an SUV. The new Hummer promises gThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes reveals details of EQS and thinks about an EQG

April 07, 2021

While the official world première of Mercedes’ EQS flagship is in a week, Mercedes has already revealed some key technical data. At the samThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cologne orders another 51 articulated e-buses from VDL

April 06, 2021

Cologne’s public transport company KVB has ordered another 51 VDL Citeas SLFA-181 Electric articulated buses to be delivered in 2022. This wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV6 officially launched (update)

April 06, 2021

Last week, the new electric flagship of South-Korean car manufacturer Kia was officially launched. The EV6 wants to symbolize the new brand This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inspection of classic cars to become more uniform

April 02, 2021

From 1 April 2021, there will be new instructions for the periodic inspection of old-timers. The main intention is to standardize the three This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TSMC to spend $100 billion to beef up chip production

April 02, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for the automotive industry and biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyzon launches leasing of heavy fuel cell trucks in EU

April 02, 2021

American heavy fuel cell truck developer Hyzon is launching its leasing service in the European Union. It’s intended to be a ‘holistic fleetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG reveals electrification strategy

April 01, 2021

Mercedes-AMG has officially announced the details of its electrification strategy. Mercedes’ sporty daughter will launch performance hybridsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AB InBev beer delivered by fuel cell truck to Colruyt

April 01, 2021

Belgian retail group Colruyt and international beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev are joining forces to set up a market for hydrogen-driven roaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Technical inspection finally ready to test soot filters

March 31, 2021

From July 2021, diesel cars will undergo a more thorough inspection at the annual technical inspection in Belgium. The intention is to checkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Humble Motors ‘solar SUV’ concept with 500 mile range

March 30, 2021

Another Californian electric car start-up, Humble Motors, has presented its concept of a battery-electric SUV equipped with 7,5 square meterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS has ‘hyperscreen’ dashboard

March 30, 2021

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz published the first details and photos of the interior of its electric luxury sedan EQS. The world preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France to put hydrogen trains on the rails by 2023

March 29, 2021

The hydrogen train developed by Alstom will finally be put on the rails in its home country France too, in four pioneering regions by 2023. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent tests electric building material delivery raft

March 26, 2021

Urban Waterway Logistics, a consortium of building material suppliers, is testing its purpose-built electric delivery raft to be used on theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stay in Formula E until 2026

March 25, 2021

Nissan confirms its participation in Formula E and immediately commits to a continued presence in the discipline until the end of the twelftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW ChargeForward: charging with excess renewable energy

March 25, 2021

BMW North America and Californian energy provider Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) extend their ChargeForward pilot from 400 to 3This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch yeet! targets Flanders with 50 fast-charging stations

March 24, 2021

Dutch EV fast-charging scale-up yeet! Power is looking over the borders to France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium to invest some €60 milThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely to launch new EV premium brand Zeekr (Update)

March 24, 2021

Geely, the Chinese car manufacturing group, has now confirmed that it is planning a new brand called Zeekr to be positioned in the premium sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla spying on us?

March 23, 2021

According to the governmental authorities in China, Tesla is spying for the USA through the data it collects from its cars. Beijing has deciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alstom tours Flemish cities with Aptis e-bus

March 22, 2021

French rolling stock giant Alstom is touring Flemish cities in a charming offensive for its Aptis city e-bus. This 12-meter bus, with a capaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorbike manufacturers to build universal, swappable batteries

March 22, 2021

Four major motorbike manufacturers have teamed up to develop swappable universal batteries for use in light motorbikes and scooters. These fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi confirms Brussels factory to build e-tron’s successor

March 19, 2021

In the Brussels factory of German premium carmaker Audi, where the all-electric e-tron model is built, some 42 100 cars left the production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to recycle batteries with Veolia and Solvay

March 19, 2021

Belgian chemical company Solvay and French specialist in optimized resource management Veolia welcome French carmaker Renault to recycle endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese MG launches two more electric models

March 17, 2021

MG has been active in the European market for two years today. It started with the MG ZS, a compact SUV, and the manufacturer indicates thatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi stops development internal combustion engine

March 17, 2021

The German car manufacturer Audi, part of the VW Group, has stopped developing new combustion engines (ICE). Audi CEO Markus Duesmann justifThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Power Day’: VW to build six battery gigafactories

March 16, 2021

Yesterday, the Volkswagen Group presented its technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030 today on its first s-called ‘Power DaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Whole Peugeot’s model range electric by 2023

March 15, 2021

Peugeot is adjusting its plans in the electrification of its models. By 2023 every model in the range will be electrified. The reason is twoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF goes for 800-Volt EV technology

March 10, 2021

German automotive supplier ZF sees an important future for 800V technology in electric vehicles. Initially, this would mainly concern premiuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Q4 e-tron features interior with augmented reality

March 10, 2021

Still wrapped in camouflage, awaiting its full unveiling in April, Audi has released detailed info about the interior of its brand-new Q4 e-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aston Martin: PHEVs and EVs made in UK

March 09, 2021

Canadian billionaire and Executive Chairman at Aston Martin Lagonda, Lawrence Stroll, has declared to the Financial Times that his company wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BIPT study predicts congested 4G network in Brussels

March 09, 2021

In Brussels, the 4G networks for mobile telephony and data already risk becoming overloaded as soon as this year. That is what a study by teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche increases stake in Rimac and considers IPO

March 09, 2021

Porsche increases its stake in the Croatian electric technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili from 15,5 to 24%. At the same time, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia teases next generation EV6 crossover

March 09, 2021

Korean car manufacturer Kia has released a teaser video, announcing the EV6, the first of the next generation of electric cars from the compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda to launch Legend Hybrid EX with level 3 autonomy

March 08, 2021

Honda is the first manufacturer to homologate and market with the Legend Hybrid EX, a car that can drive autonomously at Level 3. Honda’s TrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ‘accelerates’: 70% of sales must be EV in 2030

March 08, 2021

The Volkswagen brand has presented its ‘Accelerate’ strategy that should speed up its electric plans. Spain will be one of the key factoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales shrink, second-hand market holds

March 08, 2021

For February, the Belgian sales figures are once again disappointing, with a drop of more than -21% compared to the same period last year. SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cross Turismo adds rugged flavor to all-electric Porsche Taycan

March 05, 2021

German sports car manufacturer Porsche is extending the Taycan line-up with a new body style: the Cross Turismo. Based on the same architectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.