Hyundai’s eVTOL concept ‘takes off’ at CES in Vegas

January 10, 2024

South Korean carmaker Hyundai unveiled in Vegas, at the start of the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, the second S-A2 concept of its four-pasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Yanfeng shows EV’s Smart Seat of the future

January 09, 2024

Yanfeng, a Shanghai-based multinational automotive supplier specializing in interior components, has presented its vision of the EV interiorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW shows digital car future at CES in Las Vegas

January 09, 2024

The in-car digital experience of both the present day and the future is the dominant theme of the BMW Group’s presence at the Consumer EleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD lays first stone of 30 GWh sodium-ion battery plant

January 08, 2024

China’s top-selling automaker has started constructing a factory for sodium-ion batteries in the Xuzhou region. The plant will be scaled uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NanoFlowcell: flow batteries for 2.000 km electric range?

January 05, 2024

NanoFlowcell, a Swiss flow cell battery research company founded by Nunzio La Vecchia, promises 2 000 km of all-electric range for passengerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Yamaha to set up e-bike battery swapping for Europe

January 04, 2024

Japanese two-wheeler specialist Yamaha Motor has created a new European daughter, Enyring GmbH, headquartered in Berlin (Germany), to offer This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai files patent for pressurized solid-state battery

January 04, 2024

In the US, Hyundai has secured a patent for an all-solid-state EV battery system equipped with a ‘pressurizing device’ and significantly impThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW-backed up solid-state battery bears 500.000 km endurance test

January 04, 2024

Volkswagen is betting on American solid-state pioneer QuantumScape in the race for the ‘Holy Grail’ of EV batteries, and its European PowerCThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GCK and Motul convert 1976 Jeep Cherokee V8 to hydrogen

January 02, 2024

How do you make hydrogen more appealing to petrolheads? Perhaps outfitting a 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief with a 6.2-liter V8 hydrogen combustioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and Isuzu start road-testing Giga Fuel Cell truck

January 02, 2024

Honda and Isuzu have started on-road testing in Japan of their jointly-developed ‘Giga Fuel Cell’ truck, a 12-meter long, 25-ton truck equipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW-controlled JAC launches first EV with sodium-ion battery

December 28, 2023

JAC, China’s partly state-owned EV maker, controlled by Volkswagen, has launched the world’s first mass-produced electric car, equipped withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish Traffic Center looking for ten extra controllers

December 28, 2023

The Flemish Traffic Center, the watchdog of traffic jams in the most populated Belgian Region, which has been counting traffic to calculate This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Yamaha to present outboard burning hydrogen in Miami

December 27, 2023

Japanese motorbike and marine engine manufacturer Yamaha will present at the next Miami Boat show in February 2024 a prototype of a 5.6 liteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO takes wraps off electric executive flagship ET9

December 26, 2023

The day before Christmas, at Nio Day 2023, the Chinese premium EV maker took off the wraps of its new ‘executive flagship sedan’, the ET9, wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New cars €10 more expensive due to environmental contribution

December 22, 2023

From January 1st, car buyers in Belgium will pay an additional 10 euros environmental contribution when buying a new car or van. This contriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux will be number one for third consecutive year

December 21, 2023

BMW Belux will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of presence in Belgium and Luxembourg with the third consecutive number-one place in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NACS becomes official charging standard in North America

December 21, 2023

The harmonization organization SAE International (created by the Society of Automotive Engineers) published a corresponding document that tuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

British Everrati electrifies rare Porsche Type 964 RSR

December 20, 2023

Owning an ultra-rare wide-bodied competition 1993 Porsche 964 RSR 3.8, of which only 51 were built, might be a distant dream for a classic cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO-boss proves 1.044 km range in ET7 with 150 kWh battery

December 19, 2023

William Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of Chinese premium EV brand NIO, has personally proven the capacities of the earlier announced semi-cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel’s face-lift Combo Electric and Zafira Electric unveiled

December 14, 2023

Following Stellantis’ Commercial Vehicles Ambition Day, showcasing its overhauled and regrouped LCV portfolio last October, the different This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat launched in Antwerp Port

December 13, 2023

Three years after the initial announcement, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, baptized appositely ‘Hydrotug 1’, has arrived at itsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche reveals interior and specs of future electric Macan

December 12, 2023

German sportscar manufacturer Porsche has revealed the first image of the new Macan EV’s interior. The newcomer takes a page from the receThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota shifts up to 14 ‘fake’ gears… in an EV

December 12, 2023

More details about the fake manual transmission for electric cars developed by Toyota have emerged from a recently published patent applicatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch to cut in its powertrain division

December 12, 2023

The German automotive supplier Bosch is considering significant job cuts in its powertrain division. Bosch is considering cutting up to 1 50This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dumarey buys UK special vehicles group Woodall Nicholson

December 11, 2023

Belgian industrial entrepreneur Guido Dumarey has finished his third acquisition this year, with the take-over of the British Woodall NicholThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German LaneCharge inductive charging project proves successful

December 08, 2023

The four-year-old German LaneCharge project on inductive charging, has presented the results of its practical tests of this ‘pioneering induThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis brings American battery-swapping tech to Europe

December 08, 2023

Italo-French-US carmaker Stellantis embraces battery-swapping technology from Californian start-up Ample to equip a Free2Move car-sharing flThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Re-Industry plan: 30 to 50% less production costs

December 07, 2023

Renault Group is launching a plan to transform its industrial base fundamentally. Between now and 2027, it is seeking to cut production costThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX with ONE’s dual-chemistry battery proves 978 km range

December 06, 2023

US-based battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE) announces that a BMW iX prototype with its proprietary Gemini dual-chemistry battery managedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota about its electric future in Europe (part two)

December 05, 2023

Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026. That’s what we wrote on Monday, talking about the brand’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL’s EV-skateboard promises 1.000 km at 10.5 kWh/100 km

December 04, 2023

The world’s biggest battery maker today, Chinese CATL, just announced it has finished testing its own EV skateboard platform to be used by tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

It’s a family tradition: Toyota Hilux goes hybrid

December 04, 2023

The stalling pickup market in the EU doesn’t refrain Toyota from introducing new powertrains in its famous workhorse. Slated for launch inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen plans its own electric van platform from 2028

December 04, 2023

Volkswagen plans to take back the reins for the electrification of its commercial vehicle fleet. Whereas the ID. Buzz and shared models withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Motor Group presents new wheel drive system

December 01, 2023

Hyundai and Kia have presented a new wheel drive system called the Universal Wheel Drive System (‘Uni Wheel’ for short), designed for taxis,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Cybertruck finally hits the showroom

December 01, 2023

After two years of delays and anticipation, Tesla’s digital showroom offers the highly controversial Cybertruck. CEO Elon Musk handed overThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda withdraws pioneering e from EU market

November 30, 2023

Orders for the Honda e have stalled in Europe. Due to slow sales and a strong customer preference for all-electric SUVs, the Japanese carmakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia electrifies its new, more upscale Duster

November 30, 2023

Introducing the next generation Duster, Dacia is venturing into new territory with the third generation of its popular SUV that has dominateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese dominate VAB’s ‘Family Car of the Year 2024’

November 29, 2023

The 37th edition of Belgian mobility organization VAB’s ‘Family Car of the Year’ was dominated this year by the Chinese, with two out of thrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s Scout electric truck to be developed by Magna Steyr

November 29, 2023

Reports state that Volkswagen has turned to Austrian Magna Steyr. The company, famous for assembling the Mercedes G-Class, will help the GerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn invests in 1.600 charging points for buses

November 28, 2023

De Lijn will order up to 1 600 charging points to charge electric buses in its depots. The Flemish public transport company is placing the oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyvia shows new hydrogen fuel cell for current Renault Master

November 28, 2023

Hyvia, the joint venture between Renault and Plug for hydrogen technology, has unveiled the new H2-Tech hydrogen fuel cell architecture for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to build fully electric Qashqai and Juke in UK (update)

November 27, 2023

Nissan will build an all-electric version of its best-selling models, the Qashqai and Juke, in its Sunderland factory in the UK. The news fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla lets you build your own Roadster

November 23, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the full open-sourcing of its original Roadster design and engineering, making R&D documents accessiblThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt develops cheaper sodium alternative to Li-ion battery

November 22, 2023

Swedish battery maker Northvolt claims a technological breakthrough by developing a low-cost sodium-ion battery that no longer depends on scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.