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 As the sports carmaker managed revenue of 37,6 billion euros, it saw figures rising to a recoThis content has been archived.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green hydrogen (made from renewable electricity) is one obstacle hampering fuel cell vehicles’ devThis content has been archived.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oil on the fire in Germany, as the country is currently obstructing the final vote on the de facto bThis content has been archived.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EV brand Vinfast, has kickstarted a new subsidiary focusing on renting electric cars and e-scooters anThis content has been archived.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has presented a prototype of a field tractor equipped with hydrogen fuel cells at the German Hydrogen This content has been archived.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 The body, questioning both suppliers and manufacturerThis content has been archived.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 In the end, this must lead to a closing material cycle used in its This content has been archived.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 A meaningful milestone, but it’s still a far stretchThis content has been archived.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.

Hyundai starts monthly subscription offer in the US

February 13, 2023

Korean carmaker Hyundai has announced at the Chicago Auto Show that it will start offering the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 on a monthly subscrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Russia says local EV production will ‘soar’ this year

February 10, 2023

Russia is gearing up to produce nine times more electric cars in 2023 compared to the year before. That’s what Prime Minister of the RussiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo boosts revenue and bets on EX30 to double sales

February 10, 2023

Due to the supply chain shortage and global economic constraints, Volvo sales dwindled by 12% last year. This hasn’t affected revenue, whiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This is the new Panda EV from… Geely

February 09, 2023

The car pictured above is the new Panda, but it carries the name Geely instead of the Fiat logo. The tiny, boxy EV intends to steal some of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

White House bows and makes more EVs eligible for incentives

February 07, 2023

The US Treasury Department has amended the criteria for clean vehicles eligible for a subsidy under Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Arrival and Rivian cut staff to keep cost under control

February 06, 2023

More EV start-ups are confronted with growing pains, as both EV makers Arrival and Rivian have announced staff lay-offs almost simultaneouslThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Court acquits Elon Musk for alleged ‘misleading’ tweets

February 06, 2023

A court in San Francisco ruled on Friday that Musk shouldn’t be held liable for investor’s losses after the CEO of Tesla tweeted in 2018This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is this Zeekr X the one for Europe?

February 03, 2023

Zeekr took the wraps from the prototype car that seems poised to accelerate the brand’s launch in Europe. While it was thought to be calleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norwegian car sales in free-fall: end of EV Walhalla?

February 03, 2023

New car registrations have dropped to a historically low level in Norway, slinging the market back to the level of 1962. The slump in sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is the Max-Out an all-electric MX-5 by Nissan?

February 02, 2023

In November 2021, Nissan showed four virtual renderings depicting future products. The Japanese carmaker has now materialized one of them, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revamped Mercedes GLE gets an extra shot of electrification

February 02, 2023

Though Mercedes has already launched an all-electric version in the guise of the EQE SUV, the brand is still supporting the combustion-enginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GMC fixes production delay of popular Hummer EV

January 31, 2023

The patience of 90 000 customers with reservations has come to an end. On Monday, GMC started assembling its zero-emission behemoth Hummer EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis X Convertible gets green light for production

January 30, 2023

The electric transition brings out the boldest at Hyundai’s design department. After the eye-catching Ioniq 6, chief creative officer Luc This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Every Peugeot nameplate will have a BEV as of 2025

January 27, 2023

French carmaker Peugeot is accelerating its electrification strategy. At the e-Lion event on Thursday, it announced that every Peugeot in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Troubled Dutch Lightyear cancels solar car production (update)

January 27, 2023

The court in Dutch Oost-Brabant has declared the start-up of solar electric vehicles, Lightyear, bankrupt. The company announced the abrupt This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi ActiveSphere Concept takes autonomous driving offroad

January 27, 2023

Is this future of its Sportback models? Audi has unveiled the fourth iteration of its concept series Sphere. The ActiveSphere is the most adThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s record profit beats expectations, but margins crumble

January 26, 2023

Tesla’s profit growth is continuing at cruising speed. Publishing its final quarter results from 2022 after the bell, the EV maker reaped This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota enters e-cargo bike business with French Douze

January 25, 2023

In France, Toyota will offer an e-cargo bike for the last-mile delivery sector and privateers. It has struck a deal with French e-bike brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-Ray: the cleanest Corvette is also the fastest

January 24, 2023

The current generation of the Corvette stirs up the heritage bloodline in many ways. After moving the engine from front to rear, General MotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shortages force Volkswagen to make EVs without heat pump

January 20, 2023

The supply shortage crisis keeps troubling carmakers, also in the new year. The all-electric ID. models from Volkswagen currently leave the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng will open four delivery centers in Europe this year

January 18, 2023

Xpeng is steadfastly forging its road into the European market. The Chinese EV maker has announced that it will open four service and deliveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Suzuki’s first all-electric SUV isn’t a Toyota

January 18, 2023

At the Delhi Auto Show 2023, Suzuki unveiled the EVx, a concept car announcing the brand’s first all-electric SUV. The first specs seem toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energyville: ‘average car weight has risen 10% in Belgium’

January 17, 2023

Electrification and the swing toward SUVs are making their mark on the scales of the Belgian car fleet. On average, cars now weigh 10% more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fierce competition forces Tesla into price war (update)

January 16, 2023

Facing stiff opposition from customers and criticism in its home country after lowering its prices in China twice in three months, Tesla hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘Euro 7 has almost no environmental impact’

January 16, 2023

The Euro 7 ruling keeps throwing oil on the fire. According to the Association of European Auto manufacturers (ACEA), the proposed norm demaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AG: ‘One in two Belgians wants to drive electric’

January 13, 2023

According to a survey by insurance company AG, half of the Belgians are willing to switch to driving an electrified vehicle. Those who remaiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned almost tripled revenue  

January 12, 2023

During the last quarter of 2022, the Dutch fast-charging operator witnessed a growth of almost factor three compared to the year before. ApaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche Macan EV favors performance over range

January 12, 2023

Accompanied by some pictures of prototypes and a video, Porsche has released further details on the upcoming Macan EV. The sports carmaker cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canadian Project Arrow unveils first ‘running’ protoype

January 09, 2023

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has kept its word and unveiled its first running prototype, including the interiorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inception Concept: this is your electric Peugeot in 2025

January 06, 2023

The Peugeot Inception Concept looks like a wild idea on wheels, born to grab attention, but underneath its razor-edged surface sits a guidelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Chinese Aion readying the world’s most aerodynamic EV?

January 03, 2023

The EV battle for record drag has spawned a new self-declared winner. Chinese brand Aion, a subsidiary of GAC, has unveiled the hyper GT feaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned introduces 400 kW charging for 100 km in three minutes

December 23, 2022

In its station at De Watering in Dutch Oostzaan, charging point operator Fastned has opened a charging column of 400 kW. In theory, vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s new Kona fully developed around EV model

December 20, 2022

Arriving in mid-2023, Hyundai has released the first details on the new Kona, which must make its mark in the crowded C-segment for crossoveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen says it hits EU CO2 target “on its own”

December 20, 2022

Volkswagen Group has told the newspaper Financial Times that it has cut loose its external partners within its CO2 pool. After meeting the CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ioniq 5 powers off-grid Norwegian reindeer farm

December 19, 2022

Norway is the world leader in EV adoption, but in its far northern remote regions, a lot of its inhabitants still must make ends meet withouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.