Audi kicks off electric motor production for new-gen BEVs

November 09, 2023

Audi’s Györ plant in Hungary has kickstarted electric motor manufacturing for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). These cutting-edge eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No green light for self-driving car in Belgium

November 08, 2023

Cars that are highly ‘self-driving’ will not be allowed to drive on Belgian roads for now. Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) remainThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s cheaper €25.000 model to be built in Germany?

November 07, 2023

According to sources quoted by the Reuters press agency, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has told employees at the Grünheide gigafactory near Berlin (GThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hoverboard inventor takes same two-wheel concept to cars

November 06, 2023

Shane Chen, the inventor of the Hoverboard, a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter that became popular in the mid-2010s, has devised a similarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Majority of today’s Ferraris sold are hybrids

November 06, 2023

It’s a sign of the times. Besides the iron-strong profits of the third quarter, Ferrari’s results unveiled that 51% of sales have a plugThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Trucks to partner with Quantron on fast track to hydrogen

November 06, 2023

Quantron AG, a spin-off of Germany’s Haller Group, will help Ford Trucks on a fast track to put its F-Max trucks to be built in Turkey on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars to push bi-directional charging

November 03, 2023

Volvo Cars is launching a new business unit for energy-related products and services. Under the umbrella of ‘Volvo Cars Energy Solutions’, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota heightens financial forecasts and adapts FCEV strategy

November 03, 2023

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its full-year outlook Wednesday due to the windfall from a weaker yen, as it reported record earnings for the firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda’s electric suitcase on wheels ready to order in US

November 02, 2023

Back in 1983, there was no shortage of visionary ideas at Honda as the company marketed a tiny but unique two-wheeler called the Motocompo, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric shoes: walking three times faster than normal

November 02, 2023

It made it into Time Magazine’s list of ‘Best Inventions of 2023’, the Moonwalkers ‘electric shoes’ of US startup Shift Robotics that enableThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japan Mobility Show: abundance of sports concepts

November 02, 2023

For 2023, the Japanese renamed their Tokyo Motor Show to the Japan Mobility Show. Strangely enough, we’ve never seen so many sports car concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW daughter Cariad in trouble again

November 01, 2023

For a specific time already, Volkswagen’s software division Cariad has been behind schedule. The new solution for the problem is striking: This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault presents 200 kW rare-earth-free electric motor

October 31, 2023

French carmaker Renault and equipment manufacturer Valeo have come together to create the next-generation electric motor. Nicknamed E7A, thiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is rhubarb a miracle technology to recycle batteries?

October 30, 2023

Scientists from Chalmers University in Gothenburg have developed a breakthrough method for recycling used battery packs, not by complex and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

H2X partners with KTM for hydrogen vans

October 30, 2023

Australian hydrogen vehicle start-up H2X has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM to develop lightweight body This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ new Chinese strategy is a marriage with Leapmotor

October 27, 2023

Stellantis has bought a stake of 20% in the Chinese start-up for electric vehicles Leapmotor. Beyond reinforcing its grip on the Chinese marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

JLR to prep Slovenian Defender plant for next-generation EVs

October 27, 2023

British – but Indian Tata-owned – carmaker JLR Group (former Jaguar Land Rover) announced on Thursday it is going to prep its Defender plantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault launches offensive with eight models outside EU

October 26, 2023

To boost profitability outside Europe, Renault announced the launch of eight new models by 2027. Spearheading the new strategy is the alreadThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda-GM love affair for affordable BEVs ends abruptly

October 26, 2023

The ‘love affair’ between Japanese carmaker Honda and American General Motors for developing together a line of ‘affordable’ electric cars uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda-Isuzu present their Giga Fuel Cell truck

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, Honda and Isuzu are showcasing their jointly developed longe range hydrogen truck, called ‘Giga Fuel Cell’, for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kawasaki Ninja 7: world’s first ‘strong hybrid’ motorcycle

October 24, 2023

Japan has had something with hybrid cars for over twenty years, with Toyota being the world’s most prominent technology advocate. So it’s prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo opens new software test center

October 24, 2023

Volvo Cars opened its largest software test center in Gothenburg, Sweden. The site is also set to expand further, more than doubling its capThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota joins NACS charging standard in US

October 23, 2023

As of 2025, Toyota will equip its battery-powered electric cars with the NACS charging port in the US. The news follows in the slipstream ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and GM to offer driverless taxi rides in Tokyo

October 19, 2023

General Motors and Honda are deepening their collaboration. Through its subsidiary for robotaxis, Cruise, both partners will start offering This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW adopts NACS standard for the US

October 19, 2023

BMW joins the list of automakers that will adopt the Tesla-developed NACS charging standard in the US and Canada. The technical switch is adThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

eFantom Air: 400 kW of electric Porsche power on the water

October 18, 2023

It sits and feels like a Porsche, is utterly powerful, and blazing fast on the water, yet silent as a sailing boat, but it will cost you morThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan showcases EV minivan, off-roader, and SUV concepts

October 18, 2023

Nissan is presenting three EV concept cars ahead of the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will take place next week. Each concept is representThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota reveals some details of two new BEV concepts

October 16, 2023

Japan’s number one car manufacturer will exhibit the two new Toyota concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (October 28th to November 5th) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast receives battery maker as ‘a gift’

October 12, 2023

Chairman of the Vingroup, Pham Nhat Vuong, announced a present for his automotive brand VinFast. It was gifted the battery-making arm of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get more power and efficiency

October 12, 2023

Following the introduction of VW’s new 210 kW (286 hp) electric motor on the ID.7, more and more MEB platform-based models are getting this This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Guido Dumarey buys ZF transmission factory near Lyon

October 12, 2023

The Flemish entrepreneur Guido Dumarey has bought the ZF transmission plant near Lyon, which produces transmissions for buses and trucks andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will HPB open the first Gigafactory for solid-state batteries?

October 11, 2023

German battery start-up High-Performance Battery (HPB) claims to have reached a breakthrough in battery technology by lifting its solid-statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels cabs can run on hydrogen gas

October 11, 2023

Hydrogen gas (H2) can be used as fuel for cabs and other cars in Brussels without any problems. That is the conclusion reached by D’Ieteren’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CALB unveils battery with 25-year lifecycle

October 10, 2023

Giant Chinese battery cell producer CALB has unveiled a new battery with an impressive estimated lifecycle at RE+ 2023, the energy solution This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German car market slows down for the first time this year

October 06, 2023

The end of government subsidies for electric company cars is causing a significant slump in sales of EVs in Germany. Their market share in SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to deploy zero-emission solutions fleet at 2024 Olympics

October 05, 2023

As a key sponsor of the Paris Olympic Games next year, Toyota is deploying a fleet of zero-emission mobility solutions that must support athThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo strengthens partnership with Storedot in fast-charging

October 04, 2023

Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year agreement with the Israeli developer of fast-charging technology StoreDot. The car brand will work with tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jan De Nul orders world’s biggest cable-laying vessel

October 02, 2023

Belgian dredging and offshore energy giant Jan De Nul has ordered the world’s biggest cable-laying vessel to be built, with a carrying capacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia introduces automatic charging identification

September 29, 2023

No card, less hassle. The Kia EV9 is joining the list of models compatible with Plug&Charge. The convenience automatically recognizes thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests €100 million in Wackersdorf battery test facility

September 29, 2023

German carmaker BMW announced it is investing an extra €100 million in its Innovation Park Wackersdorf campus near Regensburg to set up a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes GenH2 truck sets 1 047 km milestone on one fill

September 29, 2023

Daimler Truck announced with some pride it had a prototype of its Mercedes-Benz fuel cell truck GenH2 accomplish a journey of 1 047 km on hyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda brings circularity and performance to Tokyo Motor Show

September 28, 2023

Honda is racking up a series of novelties and world premieres for the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. It has already unveiled pictures of two This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China approves ultra-high DC charging standard

September 26, 2023

Chinese authorities have published three critical aspects of the upcoming ultra-high DC charging standard. The ChaoJi-1 connector clarifies This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Giga Storage to build Europe’s largest battery farm in Belgium

September 22, 2023

Limburg-based Giga Storage Belgium will construct a large-scale battery farm in Ophoven (Kinrooi). With a 300 megawatt capacity, it will be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.