30 décembre 2024
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair expects to put 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft into service next year. That 3-billion-dollar investment should create 2,000 new jobs in Europe. Ryanair’s ambition is to increase passenger numbers to 300 million over the next ten years. Its fleet would increase from nearly 6This content has been archived. Log in or […]
30 décembre 2024
If you could put a price on how much valuable time you lose in traffic, every Dublin driver would be €6,351 poorer each year, the most of 25 European capitals. And that is only during rush hour. Paris ranked second, losing €5,064 worth of traffic time. Brussels trails closely behind, where rush This content has […]
27 décembre 2024
Leapmotor plans to make waves at the 101st Brussels Motor Show in January 2025 by unveiling its latest innovation: the C10 REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle). This marks the first introduction of Leapmotor’s REEV technology in Europe as the company seeks to expand its presence in the growing EThis content has been archived. Log in […]
27 décembre 2024
Starting January 1, Lufthansa will impose an environmental surcharge on flights departing from Europe. The surcharge ranges from 1 to 72 euros, depending on distance and travel class. For subsidiary Brussels Airlines, the environmental surcharge will be a maximum of 36 euros. “This surcharge is iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
23 décembre 2024
La société suédoise Einride, spécialisée dans les solutions de transport durable et autonome, a franchi une étape importante en Europe en lançant la première opération commerciale quotidienne de transport autonome sur le continent. En partenariat avec la pharmacie en ligne Apotea, les camions autonomes d'Einride transportent désormais... Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous à un niveau donnant accès au contenu archivé.
20 décembre 2024
The European Commission announced on Thursday that the European Union will launch a strategic dialogue on the future of its automotive industry in January. The initiative aims to develop rapid support measures for the auto sector as it grapples with the accelerated shift toward electric cars and theThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
19 décembre 2024
Alfa Romeo is bringing a world premiere to the Brussels Motor Show next January. The Italian brand will unveil the four-wheel driven version of its small SUV Junior, based on the hybrid driveline. It seems Stellantis is keen on making a grand entrance in the capital of Europe. With the demise of moThis content has […]
18 décembre 2024
Le Conseil international sur les transports propres (ICCT), une organisation à but non lucratif, a publié une étude sur le marché européen des véhicules utilitaires lourds (VUL) au cours des trois premiers trimestres de 2024, en particulier sur l'évolution de la part de marché des véhicules électriques. Malgré un troisième trimestre morose sur l'ensemble du marché, la croissance des véhicules électriques [...] Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous [...]
18 décembre 2024
With Carlos Tavares pushed out, the Stellantis car group is burying the hatchet and soothing the Italian right-wing Meloni government with new models to keep all Italian factories open until 2032. It won’t apply for government support, but it has committed to investing 2 billion euros next year and This content has been archived. Log […]
18 décembre 2024
The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has given Mercedes the green light to launch an updated version of its conditionally automated driving system, Drive Pilot, in 2025. This system allows the driver to watch a movie or read the newspaper while driving on highways at up to 95 km/hour. This content has been archived. […]
18 décembre 2024
The environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) has responded to the increasing pressure of the car manufacturers’ lobby regarding the 2025 EU CO2 emission targets with an analysis proving that the industry can achieve the goals and avoid the fines pending for 2025. The European CommissiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
décembre 17, 2024
For the first time, on Monday, high-speed trains connected Paris and Berlin. Deutsche Bahn’s ICE high-speed trains, which have 444 seats, make the daily connection, which will take about eight hours. The new line is not the first direct connection between Berlin and Paris. Since the end of 2023, This content has been archived. Log […]
12 décembre 2024
The facelifted version of the popular BYD Dolphin hatchback has leaked. According to registration details from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the design introduces minor tweaks, but there will be a new powertrain option. Three motor configurations, including a new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
11 décembre 2024
French-Italian-American car group Stellantis is joining forces with the world’s biggest battery maker, Chinese CATL, to build a new factory at the Stellantis’ Zaragoza site in Spain to produce low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. For CATL, it will be its third battery factory in EuropeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
décembre 09, 2024
Italian rail operator Trenitalia, Swiss operator SBB, and Czech carrier RegioJet top a new ranking of European railway companies. The study was conducted by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), which advocates for more environmentally friendly transport. The Belgian railway company NMBS/SNThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has […]
décembre 09, 2024
Lucid Motors has announced another vital leadership change with the departure of Alexander Lutz, its Managing Director for Europe. His departure adds to a growing list of executive exits from Lucid, marking the ninth senior departure in just 14 months. Lutz took on the role only in December last yThis content has been archived. Log in […]
6 décembre 2024
Recaro Automotive GmbH, the renowned German manufacturer of car seats, has been acquired by Italy’s Proma Group, signaling a major shake-up for the company. As part of the acquisition, production will cease in Germany and move to the Turin region, permanently closing the current site and leaving mThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
5 décembre 2024
Pope Francis has introduced a fully electric ‘Popemobile’, a pristine white, battery-powered, and unique G-Class created in close partnership with Mercedes-Benz. This exceptional vehicle is the first emission-free Popemobile and must reflect the Vatican’s dedication to sustainability and efforts iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to […]
4 décembre 2024
Ford has unveiled the electric version of its best-selling model in Europe. The Cologne-based manufacturer emphasizes its dynamic acceleration and efficiency. However, the battery and its price make it unclear whether the Puma Gen-E will be well received and also sell well. One thing is clear: LiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
4 décembre 2024
It was already an option in China, but now it’s also available in Europe, in the countries where NIO is already present: temporarily swapping your ‘daily’ standard battery for a bigger, longer-range one, like for going on a holiday trip. The Chinese premium EV maker lets you buy an EV without theThis content has been […]
29 novembre 2024
Nissan is navigating turbulent waters as it faces a strong revenue drop and has switched to ‘emergency mode,’ according to its boss, Makoto Uchida. The Japanese car maker seeks a critical anchor investor to ensure its survival and readies for 2025, a “make-or-break” year. Honda is rumored tThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
29 novembre 2024
Finally, instead of complaining about low EV acceptance and the general public’s reluctance to give up combustion engines, a major carmaker, Volkswagen, is ready to address the ‘common customers concerns’ about the affordability and usability of an electric car. And that includes salespeople, too, wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
28 novembre 2024
The Chinese car manufacturer Chery has kicked off car production in the old Nissan site in Barcelona’s Zona Franca. The first model to roll off the line is the Ebro S700, a plug-in hybrid SUV, which is part of the joint venture between Chery and Spain’s Ebro-EV Motors. Chery’s Omoda 5 will also be pThis […]
25 novembre 2024
In no other European country is rail travel more popular than in Switzerland. Last year, the Swiss traveled an average of 2,466 km by rail and took the train a whopping 68 times. Worldwide, only the Japanese travel more by train. That Switzerland remains the European champion of train travel it oThis content has been […]
20 novembre 2024
Le géant chinois des véhicules électriques BYD, presque à égalité avec Tesla en tant que plus grand constructeur mondial, a officiellement lancé son SUV Sealion 7 sur les routes belges. Il est disponible en trois versions : Comfort (48 990 €), avec une autonomie de 482 km ; Design (51 990 €), une version à quatre roues motrices avec une autonomie de 456 km ; et Excellence (56 490 €), Ce contenu a été […]
15 novembre 2024
Volvo Cars a annoncé la vente de la totalité de sa participation dans Lynk & Co à Zeekr, filiale de Geely, dans le cadre d'une transaction d'une valeur d'environ 710 millions d'euros. Cette décision s'inscrit dans le cadre d'une stratégie plus large de la société mère Geely visant à rationaliser ses activités dans le domaine des véhicules électriques et à s'éloigner d'une stratégie d'acquisition pour stimuler... Ce contenu a été archivé. […]
14 novembre 2024
Engie and lime producer Carmeuse are terminating the Columbus project, an industrial carbon capture and use (CCU) plant at Amercoeur near Charleroi, for “economic and regulatory reasons.” The project had a total investment cost of more than 300 million euros. 187,000 tons of CO2 With the ColumbThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
13 novembre 2024
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has approved three energy cables linking Britain to Germany’s, Ireland’s, and Northern Ireland’s power grids and lines connecting Britain’s grid with Dutch and Belgian offshore wind farms. The projects are due to be completed by 2032. The power liThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
13 novembre 2024
Lufthansa and the Italian government have agreed to take over ITA Airways, formerly Alitalia, after tough negotiations, the Italian Finance Ministry announced. The documents were delivered to the European Commission before the deadline. The EC had previously imposed conditions on the deal to safeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
13 novembre 2024
Eurostar celebrates its 30th anniversary on Thursday. On November 14, 1994, Eurostar’s high-speed trains carried passengers through the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe for the first time. Eurostar has become a significant player in the European rail landscape in threThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
13 novembre 2024
Due to weak demand in the European EV market, Ford is slowing down its Explorer and Capri EV production at its sole electric car factory in the EU, in Cologne, Germany. Ford will apply for short-time work, a government furlough scheme of temporary unemployment whereby workers are sent home by a compThis content has been […]
11 novembre 2024
Tensions are rising over next year’s new EU CO2 emission targets for the auto industry. Backed by Germany, France is pushing the European Commission to postpone the targets by one year. However, the Brussels administration maintains a firm stance. Without delay, car makers will need a significantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
7 novembre 2024
Alpine a officiellement lancé l'A290, une voiture électrique à hayon qui s'aventure dans un domaine plus pratique. À bien des égards, cette voiture peut être considérée comme la digne héritière de la célèbre Renault R5 Turbo. Elle est également sans émissions, une première pour la marque. Alpine a dévoilé son Ce contenu a été […]
7 novembre 2024
The election of Donald Trump as the next American president is terrible news for the climate, says KU Leuven professor Katja Biedenkopf, an expert on climate negotiations. “Trump has already announced that he will support the oil and gas industry and reduce or abolish Biden’s climate-friendly actionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
6 novembre 2024
Another indicator of the automotive industry’s struggle was that German automotive supplier Schaeffler announced plans to cut 4,700 jobs across Europe. The layoffs, primarily targeting ten sites in Germany and five additional European locations, will unfold between 2025 and 2027, with two site cloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
6 novembre 2024
Kia a déjà retiré la Niro EV de son site web en allemand. Cela s'explique probablement par l'arrivée sur le marché de la nouvelle Kia EV3, qui présente des caractéristiques techniques très similaires, mais qui se distingue dans tous les domaines, de la recharge au prix. Parallèlement, Kia teste rigoureusement son modèle électrique encore plus petit, Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou […]
6 novembre 2024
On Sunday, the new French Economy Minister Antoine Armand pleaded to postpone the fines for car manufacturers exceeding the EU CO2 targets. A spokesman for the European Commission responded on Monday that such initiatives are premature. “Talking already about a change in the Commission’s positionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
5 novembre 2024
Fret SNCF, la branche fret de la société nationale des chemins de fer français SNCF, cessera ses activités en 2025. La division fret sera remplacée par deux nouvelles sociétés : Hexafret pour le transport de marchandises et Technis pour la maintenance des locomotives. Cette transformation s'accompagne également d'une réduction de 10% d'emplois. Le contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous […]
4 novembre 2024
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union dropped by eight percent last year – the biggest drop in decades, marking significant progress toward climate neutrality. According to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) ‘Trends and Projections’ report, the huge drop was led by a signThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
4 novembre 2024
One year after its creation, Renault’s electric subsidiary Ampere seems to flourish. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said this in a press gathering last week in Douai at one of the manufacturer’s ‘Electricity’ plants in France. According to the CEO, Ampere was the right decision to respond to the eThis content has been archived. […]
4 novembre 2024
Toyota a confirmé le lancement d'un nouveau SUV électrique basé sur le prochain modèle EV de Suzuki. Ce SUV, dont la construction est prévue en Inde à partir du printemps prochain, est une variante du Suzuki eVX, qui a été dévoilé pour la première fois lors du salon Auto Expo de Delhi l'année dernière. Cette collaboration facilite la tâche des deux constructeurs automobiles. Ce contenu […]
1er novembre 2024
Norway is revising its climate targets for vans, with a proposed delay of the deadline for all new van sales to be zero-emission from 2025 to 2027. The shift seems necessary as adoption moves much slower than the high sales penetration of battery-electric cars. Even in zero-emission Walhalla, vans sThis content has been archived. Log […]
31 octobre 2024
Le trafic ferroviaire de passagers dans l'Union européenne a atteint un niveau record l'année dernière si l'on considère uniquement le nombre de passagers-kilomètres, selon les données de l'office européen des statistiques Eurostat. En 2023, 8 milliards de passagers ont utilisé le train dans l'UE. Ainsi, la baisse initiée par la pandémie de coronavirus Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous […]
31 octobre 2024
Pour la première fois, le constructeur automobile chinois BYD a dépassé Tesla en termes de chiffre d'affaires trimestriel. Cette progression est due à la forte croissance des ventes nationales, favorisée par les mesures incitatives du gouvernement, et à la volonté inébranlable de BYD d'étendre sa présence internationale. En Chine, où plus de la moitié des ventes de véhicules sont désormais des véhicules électriques ou hybrides, ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous […]
31 octobre 2024
Avec l'entrée en vigueur cette semaine des droits de douane européens, la Chine fait pression sur ses constructeurs automobiles pour qu'ils n'investissent pas dans les pays qui ont voté en faveur du mur fiscal. La France et l'Italie ont été les principaux moteurs de l'imposition de ces droits de douane, et la Chine a suggéré de privilégier l'Allemagne ou la Hongrie, qui ont voté contre. Ce contenu a été archivé. Connexion […]
30 octobre 2024
The European Commission has made the higher import tariffs on Chinese EVs effective ‘by law’ from Thursday after the official publication of it. Negotiations with Chinese government failed so far, but the Commission is aiming for deals with individual manufacturers now on a minimum price for cars anThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
28 octobre 2024
As tensions escalate over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles, Bloomberg reports that China is pressing its automakers from the backroom to halt their expansion plans into Europe. Beijing allegedly advises Chinese car manufacturers to stop pursuing new production sites in the EU and avoid sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
23 octobre 2024
European environmental lobby group Transport & Environment has published a study with the Clean Cities Campaign that the supply of electric vans will be enough by 2030 to introduce zero-emission zones for freight in every European capital. But a few asterisks remain. The EU’s more stringent aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
octobre 22, 2024
According to a new study by the green group Transport & Environment (T&E), subsidies for gasoline and diesel company cars cost taxpayers €42 billion every year in the five biggest EU countries alone. The study by ERM, commissioned by T&E, calculates the effects of the four tax benefThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
octobre 22, 2024
The European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data show that in September 2024, new EU car registrations continued their downward trajectory (-6.1%), with negative results across three of the region’s four major markets. France declined by -11.1%, Italy by -10.7%, and the German market regrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
21 octobre 2024
Stay Grounded, a network of organizations wanting to phase out aviation, calls for a European tax on frequent flyers. This would apply from the third flight per year. According to Stay Grounded, such a tax could reduce aviation’s CO2 emissions by a fifth and generate billions to invest in the cliThis content has been archived. […]
18 octobre 2024
Elon Musk has promoted Omead Afshar, previously seen as his “chief of staff” at Tesla, to a high-ranking executive role, marking a significant leadership change at the automaker. Afshar, who faced controversy in 2022, now assumes the position of Vice President of Operations in North America and This content has been archived. Log in or […]
18 octobre 2024
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse’s latest stance against the sales ban on combustion-engined cars by 2035 might reignite the discussion surrounding a political revision on the EU level. According to the top executive, keeping the combustion engine running is the best remedy for remaining competitive in the fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
18 octobre 2024
The Dutch mobility organization ANWB has studied the charging habits of its members all across Europe this summer. They researched the data of their members’ charging passes (ANWB laadpas), which have been charged 63,000 times abroad this summer. Most charging sessions were in France (24,615), GeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
17 octobre 2024
La marque de véhicules électriques haut de gamme Zeekr, filiale de Geely, s'apprête à dévoiler officiellement son nouveau monospace de taille moyenne, le Zeekr MIX, le 23 octobre. Avec l'arrivée des modèles d'exposition dans les salles d'exposition à peu près au même moment, le MIX devrait susciter un vif intérêt en raison de son design avancé et de son orientation familiale. Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous […]
15 octobre 2024
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Monday at the Paris Motor Show that he is not ruling out future job cuts. “I am not ruling out anything,” Tavares told French radio station RTL when asked whether he intended to cut jobs. Tavares was in the French capital for the Paris Motor Show, which runs unThis […]
15 octobre 2024
It’s finally here: the long-awaited fully electric Lynk & Co 02 for Europe. You can buy or lease it for a competitive price compared to its siblings, the Volvo EX30, Smart #1, or the Zeekr X, starting at €35,495. Sharing is natural for a brand that wants to redefine car ownership, but there isThis content […]
15 octobre 2024
Leapmotor International a fait son entrée aujourd'hui au Salon de l'automobile de Paris avec le lancement mondial du B10, le premier modèle de sa nouvelle série B. “ Ce lancement marque une étape cruciale dans l'expansion mondiale de Leapmotor, alors que l'entreprise accélère ses efforts pour fournir des véhicules électriques (VE) accessibles et de haute technologie. Ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous à un […]
10 octobre 2024
L'Agence internationale de l'énergie (AIE) prévoit une augmentation massive de la production d'énergie renouvelable d'ici 2030. Selon un nouveau rapport publié mercredi, le triplement de la capacité, tel que convenu lors de la dernière conférence sur le climat à Dubaï, est à portée de main. L'AIE prévoit que les sources d'énergie renouvelables liCe contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous ou abonnez-vous […]
9 octobre 2024
Selon les auto-écoles, les jeunes manifestent un regain d'intérêt pour la possibilité de conduire de manière autonome dès que possible après leur 18e anniversaire, et une nouvelle étude française confirme ce fait. Malgré son coût élevé, les jeunes du monde entier restent attachés à la voiture précisément parce que ce contenu a été archivé. Connectez-vous […]
