Will Nio market solid state battery cars already this summer?

May 11, 2023

BMW has promised a prototype by 2025. Toyota says it has developers working like ants to make it work. And specialist Dotstore says we shoulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s revenue increases amidst ‘difficult year’

May 11, 2023

The world’s biggest carmaker, Toyota, managed to boost revenue last year by 18%, while output was still plagued by supply chain constraintThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sparki wants to double Belgian supercharger network in 2023

May 10, 2023

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld) has inaugurated the first supercharger station from Sparki, a provider rooted in Belgium. The twThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo cuts 1 300 office jobs but leaves Ghent untouched

May 05, 2023

Volvo is the next car manufacturer to lay off staff in the wake of the electric transition challenging the automotive industry. To streamlinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD biggest in China, dethrones Volkswagen

April 28, 2023

On its home turf, Chinese car giant BYD has beaten Volkswagen and is currently the number one brand in sales. Also, the brand doubled its reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘explosive’ growth of global EVs to a record share

April 27, 2023

The latest study from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals a significant jump in the adoption of electric cars around the globe. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio to launch affordable brand below €25k for Europe

April 21, 2023

Chinese premium carmaker Nio wants to move down the ladder. Under the codename Firefly, its CEO confirmed that a new subbrand is in the makiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD revels Auto Shanghai with a threesome of newcomers

April 21, 2023

As the top-selling New Energy Vehicle brand in China, BYD didn’t miss out on its appointment at Auto Shanghai 2023. Instead, the brand shoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s price cuts are eating away its profit

April 20, 2023

No first-quarter figures for 2023 were as anticipated as those from Tesla. Kickstarting a price war in the EV category and defying the otherThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Meet BMW’s all-electric spearhead: the i7 M70 xDrive

April 18, 2023

Clinging onto its dynamic reputation, BMW has unveiled its fastest zero-emission car of the range. Out of a completely overhauled dual-motorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Where’s the rear window on the new Polestar 4?

April 18, 2023

Polestar has thrown the rear window, well, out of the window on its latest addition to the range. Though the number in its nametag suggests This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sweden’s new car brand Luvly is about tiny but safe

April 17, 2023

The Luvly brand is near to producing its microcar O, which can ship as a flatpack and puts a strong accent on safety. With a length of 2,7 mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG Cyberster released ahead of Auto Shanghai reveal

April 14, 2023

Images and preliminary info of MG’s all-electric roadster have been released before its official debut at the Chinese motor show Auto ShanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart shows first pictures of #3

April 12, 2023

Still under camouflage, Smart has unveiled the first pictures of the #3 on Sina Weibo, the Chinese microblog site. This model shares most ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Group guns for top three place in global EV market

April 12, 2023

By the decade’s end, the Hyundai Group wants to be one of the top three global EV makers. So the Korean carmaker is piling up sales from itsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Three times is a pattern: Tesla lowers prices again

April 11, 2023

In its home market, Tesla has once again lowered retail prices for the third time this year. The company wants to expand its output aggressiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

FreeWire to target Belgium and EU with Boost Chargers

April 07, 2023

American FreeWire Technologies is bringing its unique take on fast charging to Belgium and other European countries under its own name. Its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US details final requirements for EV tax credits under IRA

April 04, 2023

The US Treasury Department has issued guidance for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the famous Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). ThoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla posts new record quarter and beats forecasts

April 03, 2023

Tesla has beaten analysts’ forecasts with 422 875 cars delivered in the first quarter of 2023. However, with this achievement, the EV maker This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen bets on kites to power mobile charging stations

March 30, 2023

Volkswagen is partnering with EnerKite to develop flexible, grid-independent e-charging stations. These will be powered by electricity generThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid lays off one-fifth of working staff

March 30, 2023

Lucid Motors is joining the growing list of EV makers forced to trim down on their operations. With the ambition of challenging Tesla, the AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany’s most popular company EV isn’t German

March 27, 2023

For foreign carmakers, Germany must be the toughest market to conquer. Not only because domestic carmakers carry a reputation for high standThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford wants ‘smoking EVs’ without the fires

March 23, 2023

The new Ford is all about electric vehicles and American roots. And with the latter come thrilling gimmicks like a burnout mode. A patent fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL starts mass production of disruptive Qilin battery

March 23, 2023

According to local media outlet The Paper, Chinese power battery giant CATL has achieved mass production of its Qilin Battery. The battery iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Explorer is Ford’s take on the Volkswagen ID.4

March 21, 2023

Forget the Explorer as you know it, Ford is replacing it with a new zero-emission version. Its first volume all-electric passenger vehicle tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen wants to step into mining raw battery materials

March 20, 2023

According to a Reuters report, Volkswagen plan to invest in mining with its subsidiary PowerCo to ower EV battery costs. Many car makers havThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This is Kia’s all-electric super-SUV EV9

March 15, 2023

Kia is joining the category of luxurious seven-seater SUVs with the EV9, set to debut later this month. In the wake of the full release, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW confirms all-electric i5 in both estate and M guise

March 15, 2023

With still a few months before its official launch, BMW has released more details on the all-new 5 Series. As a segment first, the all-electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche posts record profit and sees no signs of slowing down

March 14, 2023

Porsche’s performance grew by 13% last year. As the sports carmaker managed revenue of 37,6 billion euros, it saw figures rising to a recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Can magic of white hydrogen be game changer for FCEVs?

March 10, 2023

The energy-intensive process of producing green hydrogen (made from renewable electricity) is one obstacle hampering fuel cell vehicles’ devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Almost 70% of Germans don’t want to ban combustion engine

March 09, 2023

A survey from RTL/N-TV is throwing more oil on the fire in Germany, as the country is currently obstructing the final vote on the de facto bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast parent steps into rental and taxi services

March 08, 2023

VinGroup, the owner of the Vietnamese EV brand Vinfast, has kickstarted a new subsidiary focusing on renting electric cars and e-scooters anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fendt starts testing its first fuel cell hydrogen tractor

March 07, 2023

Agricultural machine specialist Fendt has presented a prototype of a field tractor equipped with hydrogen fuel cells at the German Hydrogen This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IFO: German car industry pessimistic about demand

March 07, 2023

According to a survey of IFO, the German car industry fears a slowing domestic demand. The body, questioning both suppliers and manufacturerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi optimistic about material recycling of steel

March 06, 2023

Audi has released some preliminary findings of its MaterialLoop project. In the end, this must lead to a closing material cycle used in its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany passes landmark of 1 million EVs, growing with 68%

March 06, 2023

At the end of 2022, Germany’s national car fleet counted more than one million EVs. A meaningful milestone, but it’s still a far stretchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes starts construction of first battery recycling plant

March 06, 2023

Following its plan to start recycling electric vehicle lithium-ion battery systems this year, Mercedes has laid the first brick of its dedicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla teases but fails to excite at Investor Day

March 03, 2023

“Tesla to show 25 000 dollar car.” “Musk will ready a hydrogen model as of this year.” Before this year’s Investor Day, rumors werThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norwegian EV sales crawl out of ditch

March 03, 2023

As EV registrations in Norway were historically low in the first month of the year, February shows signs of improvement. The share of batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More sustainable materials for Volkswagen ID family

February 28, 2023

Volkswagen’s ID. Family is becoming more circular as the German car maker transfers some of its ecological materials used in the ID. Buzz.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen begins world tour in Belgium

February 27, 2023

In March 2022, several demo cars of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen were traveling around Europe to gather merely political support. In the next phase This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Delorean halves production slots for Alpha 5

February 27, 2023

In a mail to potential customers, Delorean Motor Company urges to secure reservations as its production slots have been slashed in half. SuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese battery maker CATL grants home brands a price reduction

February 20, 2023

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, the world’s largest, will offer decisive price reductions for its battery packs. But only the domestic This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will new Volkswagen ID.2 be rebadged as ID. Golf?

February 16, 2023

New Volkswagen management has never been very pleased with the concept version of the ID 2. The study, announcing the most affordable and smThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

California’s 17% EV share now as big as Germany’s

February 14, 2023

Data from the Californian New Car Dealer Association (CNCDA) unveil that sales of electric cars have boomed by a staggering 62% last year inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wuling raises battle for Chinese top spot with Bingo EV

February 13, 2023

Wuling can parade itself for building China’s best-sold EV, the Hongguang Mini EV, which was joined in December last year by the marginallThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.