CATL’s 400 km-range PHEV battery brushes aside range anxiety

October 25, 2024

Chinese CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, has presented a new type of battery for extended range (EREV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enough lithium in Arkansas to supply the world’s EVs

October 24, 2024

Is lithium the new gold mine for Arkansas after oil? Researchers have discovered that an underground brine reservoir in the southern US statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energy Island may cost €7 billion instead of €2 billion

October 24, 2024

The cost of the Princess Elisabeth energy island, an artificial island off the Belgian coast that will be used by the power grid operator ElThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to invest €19 billion in 9,000 km hydrogen network

October 23, 2024

Germany will build a nationwide 9,040 km hydrogen network connecting various industrial areas. In the long term, a future Dutch hydrogen netThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France first to launch commercial V2G with electric Renault 5

October 23, 2024

The all-electric Renault 5 e-tech and the Alpine A290 are the first Renault vehicles equipped with a bidirectional charger capable of VehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swiss Softcar presents first four-seater in L7e EV category

October 23, 2024

The Swiss manufacturer Softcar has unveiled a lightweight L7e electric car with four seats. It weighs 640 kilograms, including the battery, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations in September: electrification sets through

October 22, 2024

The European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data show that in September 2024, new EU car registrations continued their downward trajecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the Omoda 5 EV, next Chinese EV to hit Belgian roads

October 18, 2024

Chery Automobile, China’s fifth-biggest automaker with over 1.88 million vehicles sold worldwide last year, says it will take on Belgium fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO of BMW: ‘ICE ban in 2035 is no longer realistic’

October 18, 2024

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse’s latest stance against the sales ban on combustion-engined cars by 2035 might reignite the discussion surrounding a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG unwraps ES5, a ZS EV successor bound for Europe?

October 16, 2024

SAIC, the mother company of the now Chinese MG brand, has unwrapped the fully electric MG ES5, a compact SUV, likely to succeed in the curreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Citroën C5 Aircross also as an EV

October 16, 2024

Stellantis brand Citroën presented the upcoming C5 Aircross as a concept car at the Paris Motor Show. The carmaker will also launch it withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD launches Sealion 7 SUV as eighth model for Europe

October 16, 2024

BYD, which originated in battery manufacturing and is now China’s biggest carmaker, is launching an eighth European model at the Paris MotorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën unveils updated Ami microcar at Paris Motor Show

October 14, 2024

Citroën has introduced a refreshed version of the Ami microcar at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, marking the vehicle’s fourth anniversary witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric MINIs get John Cooper Works boost

October 14, 2024

MINI uses the setting of the Paris Motor Show to boost the MINI Cooper Electric and MINI Aceman models with up to 190 kW (258 hp) John CoopeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW sells less cars but more EVs in third quarter 2024

October 11, 2024

The BMW Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the third quarter by 10.1% compared to the same quarter last year. AcrossThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Mobilize unveils Duo, successor to the Twizy

October 11, 2024

Renault will publicly unveil the Mobilize Duo or the next-generation Twizy at the Paris Motor Show. Like its spiritual forefather, it’s alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One-millionth Volvo XC40/EX40 rolls of the line in Ghent

October 10, 2024

In seven years, Volvo Cars’ factory in Ghent, Belgium, has produced one million XC40s (and derivatives). The car was Volvo’s first compact pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL and BYD deliver 53.5% of the world’s EV batteries

October 09, 2024

According to figures from Korean consultancy firm SNE Research, from January to July 2024, batteries for electric vehicles (EV, PHEV, HEV) rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

It’s a fact: Brussels LEZ postponed to 1 January 2027

October 07, 2024

The Brussels parliament has postponed for two years the tightening of the Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) on January 1st, 2025. The Liberals, PS, LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Against prevalent perception, Belgian EV sales still soar

October 07, 2024

Are EV sales slowing down to near a standstill? Not in Belgium. Despite prevalent perception, EV sales are still soaring, with 96.233 new reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TNO: ‘Half of Dutch second-hand car buyers consider EVs’

September 27, 2024

The Dutch non-profit research organization TNO (Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek) survey shows that 48% of potential second-hand cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Postponement of the LEZ in Brussels is coming

September 26, 2024

The tightening of the low-emission zone (LEZ) in Brussels will most likely be postponed from 2025 to 2027. The proposal of an ordinance to tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Touring: ‘Average EV driver is highly educated and wealthy’

September 26, 2024

According to the mobility organization Touring,  the average EV driver in Belgium is highly educated, has a higher-than-average income, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium tops China’s NEV world export ranking in 2024

September 24, 2024

In the first eight months of this year, China exported 4.09 million vehicles worldwide, with Russia (705,514 units) as its biggest export maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

August car sales show mixed fortunes for automakers in Europe

September 24, 2024

August was a turbulent month for the European automotive market, with notable winners and losers among car manufacturers. Overall, vehicle sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Polo production stops in Europe after almost 50 years

September 23, 2024

After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended its Polo production in Europe as it shifts its focus toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart #5 pre-orders open in China at €31.200

September 23, 2024

The official launch of Smart’s biggest model, the #5, is planned for the end of October, but in China, pre-ordering opened a few days ago atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febelauto collected 150 tons of used HEV batteries in 2023

September 20, 2024

Last year, Febelauto, the management body for waste vehicles and industrial batteries, collected almost 150 tons of high-voltage batteries fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boss denies Chinese Nio is interested in Audi Brussels (update)

September 20, 2024

According to the Flemish newspaper De Tijd, the Chinese car manufacturer Nio could be one of the candidates interested in taking over the AuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway marks milestone with more electric than gasoline cars

September 19, 2024

Norway has reached the predicted watershed moment, with more electric cars than gasoline vehicles being driven daily. The breakthrough came This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No ties anymore between Mercedes-Benz and Denza

September 17, 2024

After reducing its stake in 2021, Mercedes-Benz has now completely exited Denza. This marks the end of a fairly long-standing German-ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘BEVs expected to reach +20% EU market share in 2025’

September 17, 2024

According to an NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) analysis, electric cars are expected to reach a 24% European market share as carmaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai-IVECO eLCV partnership debuts with eMoovy

September 17, 2024

At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Hyundai launched the first vehicle from its global eLCV platform for European markets in partnerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils new Transporter, sibling to the Ford Transit

September 16, 2024

Volkswagen has launched its newest Transporter model ahead of the IAA Transportation event, showcasing a van that shares much of its DNA witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe-bound Lynk & Co 02 leaked before October launch

September 16, 2024

In China, details of the new Lynk & Co Z20 have prematurely leaked through the Ministry of Industry. The launch should be in Europe in OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian bicycle economy worth nearly billion euros

September 13, 2024

According to a new study by research firm Transport&Mobility Leuven (TML), the Belgian bicycle economy is worth nearly a billion euros aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Euro NCAP starts rating crash safety of heavy trucks

September 13, 2024

Heavy goods vehicles (HGV), increasingly seen on European roads, still represent only 3% of the vehicles but are involved in almost 15% of aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes bets on Solstice solid-state battery for 1,000 km range

September 12, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is betting on solid-state batteries, co-developed with US-based Factorial, for its future electric car range. The companies prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen bites back 30-year-old employment guarantee

September 11, 2024

Tensions with unions are rising in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has announced the termination of a 30-year-old job security agreement, signaling a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.