Volvo’s upcoming EX60 will be built like a Tesla

May 10, 2024

Sticking to its deadline of an all-electric line-up by 2030, Volvo plans to overhaul its production process. Its platform for next-generatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bentley goes hybrid on powertrains

May 10, 2024

Bentley’s future drivetrain will be an all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain named ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’, replacing its iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Land Rover upgrades Defender to meet emission standards

May 09, 2024

Four years after its introduction, Land Rover has revised its iconic Defender. In addition to minor cosmetic tweaks and new packs, the driveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis rakes in eDCT-tech from Belgian Punch Powertrain

May 03, 2024

A Belgian judge’s decision in an appeal has officially secured Stellantis’ move to completely rake in the joint venture with Belgian Punch PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF’s new high-speed train officially presented

April 30, 2024

French public railways SNCF has presented the new TGV train, the so-called ‘train of the future’ expected for the second half of 2025. The tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL wants to catch up in solid-state batteries by 2027

April 30, 2024

China’s biggest battery maker, CATL, aims to produce all-solid-state batteries by 2027-2028 in small batches, according to one of its executThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus joins NIO in working on swappable battery standard

April 29, 2024

NIO and Lotus found each other at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition to sign a strategic charging and battery swap technology pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish regional airports get one digital control tower

April 26, 2024

Air traffic controller Skeyes is also preparing a digital control center in Flanders, which will serve the airports of Antwerp, Ostend, and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda to build four EV and battery factories in Canada

April 26, 2024

Honda has announced building four electric vehicle and battery plants in Canada, which is increasingly becoming an eldorado for the global eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: Continenal fined for 100 million euros

April 26, 2024

Automotive supplier Continental has agreed to a 100 million euro fine imposed by prosecutors for its involvement in the notorious dieselgateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL’s Shenxing LFP battery pushes beyond 1,000 km boundary

April 26, 2024

CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, has once again pushed back frontiers by presenting the newest generation of its Shenxing LFP batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen on the attack in China with ID. Code study

April 25, 2024

The motor show in Beijing starts today, but Volkswagen already set the tone for the trade fair yesterday at its Group Media Night. What VW CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Aceman aims to be Mini’s bestseller

April 25, 2024

At the Beijing Motor Show, Mini unveiled the Aceman, a compact crossover that skillfully bridges the gap between the smaller hatchback and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MyBike: central register against bike thefts in Belgium

April 24, 2024

Yesterday, the federal and regional mobility ministers in Belgium officially launched MyBike, the first free national bicycle register to heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches electric G-Class in Beijing

April 24, 2024

The German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has revealed its electric version of the iconic G Class off-roader at the Beijing InternatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ updated Sustaineer collaborates with cargo bikes

April 22, 2024

The Mercedes concept van for sustainable logistics has been updated to enhance the efficiency of its battery pack. It also introduces an intThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expands EV parts production in Landshut

April 22, 2024

BMW invests 200 million euros in its component plant in Landshut, Germany, and expands production capacity there. Specifically, the central This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hype’s hydrogen taxis are coming to Brussels

April 17, 2024

French company Hype’s hydrogen taxis are coming to Brussels, according to the business newspaper L’Echo. To tackle the market in the BelgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Walloon TEC gets its first electrified depot

April 15, 2024

The Walloon government has approved the Mobi’Park project for public transport company TEC. The project involves developing a new bus depot This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes recalls 341,000 cars worldwide and updates EQS

April 12, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 341,000 of its cars worldwide because of a fire risk. GLE and GLS models built from 2017 to 2023 are concerned. MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla ups the stakes with a 600 km Model Y

April 12, 2024

In selected European markets, including Belgium, Tesla is extending its Model Y offering. The new rear-wheel drive version can travel exactlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cruise reboots its autonomous driving program with… drivers

April 10, 2024

After an accident in San Francisco caused Cruise to suspend its operations with its robotaxi fleet nationwide, it announced that it would reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Partnership of BMW and Rimac Technology on battery technology

April 09, 2024

The BMW Group and Rimac Technology, headquartered near Zagreb, Croatia, officially announced a long-term partnership. The aim of the collaboThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ADAC warns for safety of pop-out door handles

April 08, 2024

In their quest to squeeze as much range as possible from their electric models, automakers have launched a trend towards flush door handles.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elon Musk about axing affordable Tesla: ‘Reuters is lying’

April 08, 2024

Tesla was caught in a whirlwind last week when Reuters reported that the carmaker had axed the development of its affordable compact car. BuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese solid state battery maker promises 2,000 km range

April 05, 2024

Tailan New Energy, a Chinese company developing solid-state lithium battery technology, has disclosed significant advancements in its latestThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari interested in burning hydrogen

April 05, 2024

According to the specialized website H2mobile, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari seems interested in using a hybrid hydrogen-burniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norwegian electric fleet set to surpass gasoline this year

April 04, 2024

The fuel mix of Norway’s national fleet is nearing a watershed moment. The share of electric cars is poised to eclipse gasoline cars by thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ new gen EV is coming

April 03, 2024

The upcoming entry-level Mercedes-Benz EV was finally caught out in the wild. The electric Mercedes CLA was spotted testing near the Arctic This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lineas presents first locomotive running on used cooking oil

April 01, 2024

At North Sea Port Gent, railway operator Lineas presented its new FAME locomotive, which runs on used cooking oil. The FAME locomotive resemThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch flying car PAL-V Liberty to take high flight in Dubai

March 28, 2024

The Dutch ‘flying car’ will take a high flight in Dubai, where local business aviation company Aviterra has ordered a fleet of a hundredThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s Genesis shows Neolun and Magma performance concepts

March 27, 2024

Korean premium brand Genesis has revealed the Neolun Concept and GV60 Magma Concept. The first design study is a large luxury SUV with coachThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s Neue Klasse will bidirectional power your house

March 25, 2024

When BMW’s next-generation electric cars hit the showroom, customers can charge the lights, the oven, or the washing machines in their houThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flexis is born: electric vans from Renault and Volvo Trucks

March 25, 2024

The Renault Group and the Volvo Group have finalized their previously announced joint venture, heralding the birth of Flexis. This new brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.Buzz GTX: fastest trip down memory lane

March 22, 2024

Last week, Volkswagen unveiled the GTX members of the ID.3 and ID.7 Tourer and announced the upcoming arrival of a similar version in an ID.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Isuzu steps ahead of Japanese rivals with D-Max BEV

March 21, 2024

Pickup truck specialist Isuzu has beaten compatriot Toyota to the game of launching its first battery-powered light truck. The D-Max BEV wilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is next all-electric X3

March 21, 2024

BMW will launch an all-new X3 this year, but the car model everybody is focusing on is the Vision Neue Klasse X. This is the north star for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EVs without needing servicing, is it possible?

March 20, 2024

Tesla is hiring a ‘Senior Manager Zero Service’, Elektrec.co spotted a few days ago online. The candidate will join Tesla’s Service OperatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG’s electric future plays on Swedish frozen lake

March 19, 2024

Mercedes-AMG is preparing its first fully electric car, and to illustrate its progress, the company has released some photos of a vehicle prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Q6 e-tron unveiled is Porsche Macan EV ‘made by Audi’

March 19, 2024

Audi has taken the wraps from the much-anticipated Q6 e-tron, poised to challenge the best-sellers with the cutting-edge architecture it shaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche 911 Hybrid: with a little help from Rimac

March 18, 2024

According to Frank Moser, product manager at Porsche for both the 718 and 911 models, the Stuttgart-based sports carmaker will add electrifiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Key to VW’s affordable ID.1 is ‘where to build it’

March 15, 2024

At the annual media call 2024, Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer unveiled more details on the upcoming €20,000 ID.1. The most affordablThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s ‘family EV’ sub-brand coming to Europe as ‘Onvo’

March 15, 2024

Chinese premium EV maker NIO has chosen ‘Onvo’ as the English name for the line of affordable ‘family electric cars’ it will sell in Europe.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi brings first EV SU7 to market

March 13, 2024

China’s fifth-largest smartphone maker, Xiaomi, unveiled its first electric car in late December. The company confirms that it will bring This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This is how your next electric Volvo will charge 30% faster

March 12, 2024

Volvo has announced a significant charging improvement for cars built on its next-gen EV platform. Their batteries will charge up to 30% fasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan wants to deploy autonomous Level 4 driving by 2027

March 11, 2024

Within three years from now, Japanese customers will enjoy the benefits of autonomously driving Nissan taxis in Japan. The automaker has beeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.