August 07, 2023
Sales figures of new speed pedelecs fell sharply in July by 17,4% to 1 362 units or 287 fewer than in July 2022. As a result, the cumulativeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 04, 2023
One out of ten people killed on the highway in Belgium are pedestrians. More than half (54%) of fatal accidents on highways occur in the surThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 03, 2023
Registrations of new cars increased over the last 12 consecutive months, but the second-hand car market is also doing well in Belgium, says This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 02, 2023
Tel Aviv University scientists have succeeded in developing a groundbreaking method to produce green hydrogen. The method, developed by doctThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 01, 2023
According to figures from the Belgian mobility federation Febiac, registrations of new motorbikes, scooters, tricycles, and light quadricyclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 01, 2023
The American company micromobility.com, a global pioneer in sustainable transportation as it claims, is preparing the take-over of the recenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 31, 2023
London intends to expand its ultra-low-emission zone again and, according to the Court, is allowed to do so. In this zone, polluting cars �This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 28, 2023
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for coal remains at record levels this year. At the same time, extreme weather coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 28, 2023
The French platform for refurbished e-bikes, Upway, offers owners of a VanMoof bicycle to repair it. The company used to partner with the noThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 27, 2023
Seven of the world’s leading carmakers have created an alliance to jointly invest in fast-charging infrastructure for electric cars in NorthThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 26, 2023
On Tuesday, a large unmanned passenger drone took off in Sint-Truiden (Limburg) to transport some blood samples – a European first. The aiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 25, 2023
Stellantis, the French-Italian-American automotive manufacturing corporation, and Samsung SDI, the Korean battery and electronic materials mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 20, 2023
The Belgian Seavolt project, announced earlier this year, is taking concrete shape. The consortium will soon launch its first floating solarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 19, 2023
“VanMoof on the verge of bankruptcy,” we wrote just a week ago. Last Wednesday, the company was granted a two-month payment postponement by This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 18, 2023
The Flemish government has approved the reinspection of cars by certified garage owners in principle. Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia PeeterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 17, 2023
Last Sunday, Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) kicked off a new courtesy and safety campaign for users of the many towpathsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 14, 2023
The Dutch manufacturer of e-design bicycles, VanMoof, is on the verge of bankruptcy. The financial problems are so dramatic that the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 13, 2023
The aviation sector benefits from unjustified tax exemptions that, if left unaddressed, will rise in value by 38% in the next three years. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2023
The European Parliament took a final decision on Tuesday: from 2026, the main European highways must be equipped with fast-charging stationsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 11, 2023
At the beginning of the summer, Fastned, the Dutch fast-charging infrastructure provider, installed its 1 500th charging station northwest oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 10, 2023
Flanders has more than 25 000 charging stations for electric vehicles and is, therefore, on track to achieve the objectives of the ‘Clean PoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 07, 2023
The European Commission wants to limit the validity of driver’s licenses for people over 70 to five years. After that time, people would be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 06, 2023
The new bicycle highway – F24 – between Louvain and Boutersem was officially inaugurated on Wednesday. Plans and preparations for the prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2023
While registrations of new vehicles (51 760 units) almost doubled in June (+48,7%), the second-hand market started to regenerate by growing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 04, 2023
According to the latest Clean Cities Campaign, comparing emission-free mobility in 42 European cities, Brussels (11th place), Antwerp (12th)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 03, 2023
BMW has joined forces with long-established Italian bicycle manufacturer 3T to create three types of bikes for various use cases. Customers This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 03, 2023
The number of accidents involving e-scooters has exploded in recent years. To gain insight into the exact causes, the Vias traffic safety inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 30, 2023
Primary school ‘De Wieken’ in Kinrooi (Limburg, Belgium) wants to make the bicycle helmet compulsory next school year. The reason for it is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 29, 2023
Denmark will review the energy island project in the North Sea because of the high costs. That is what the Danish government announced on WeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 29, 2023
The European Commission will invest 20 million euros in a hydrogen project off the Belgian coast by 2026. It will build and operate hydrogenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2023
On Tuesday, the BMW Group took a significant step toward building electric vehicles in the United States as it broke ground for a new high-vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2023
Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (ABEE), a Brussels-based start-up specializing in battery and energy technologies for e-mobility, planThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 27, 2023
It is by no means certain that the European Union will achieve its ambitious climate and energy targets for 2030 with the current measures, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 23, 2023
Last year, the number of road fatalities in Flanders fell by 9%. However, the Flemish Region still had the most accidents (62%), compared toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 22, 2023
Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Groen) wants more large battery farms to store energy temporarily. The minister also plans tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2023
On Tuesday, June 20th, global materials technology and recycling group Umicore inaugurated one of the world’s most advanced solid-state battThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 20, 2023
The Netherlands has passed the milestone of 500 000 charging stations. The vast majority (384 200) are private points at home. The country iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 19, 2023
The Court of Appeal in Antwerp has decided that Tesla must repay a Belgian customer his Model S P100D, worth 158 600 euros. According to expThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 09, 2023
According to Viapass’ latest annual report, the number of trucks on Belgian toll roads has decreased by 800 000 in one year, from 41,10 millThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 08, 2023
Twelve nurses of the ‘Wit-Gele Kruis’ in Hasselt (Limburg) use leased electric bicycles to visit and take care of their patients in the cityThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 08, 2023
Amsterdam has decided to ban all polluting traffic from a large part of the city center. From 2025, only emission-free vehicles – cabs, vaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2023
Specter, a Belgian start-up with a production unit in Wondelgem (East Flanders), designs and builds unique, high-end, lightweight, and conneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2023
Belgium-based gas transmission system operator Fluxys is working on the installation of 44 kilometers of new pipelines between Desteldonk anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 06, 2023
The transition to a carbon-neutral economy could create tens of thousands of jobs in Belgium, especially in the construction sector, despiteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 06, 2023
Dutch industrial group VDL is going to produce bicycle frames for the Dutch manufacturer of electric bicycles Qwic and the Limburg bicycle mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 30, 2023
Fastned has opened its newest fast charging station – with eight charging points – in Vielsalm. These are the very first chargers from FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 26, 2023
One out of ten (10%) Walloon car drivers admit having taken the wheel after taking medication that could have consequences on driving behaviThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 22, 2023
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1 000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest buildiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 17, 2023
After a slight decrease in 2021, mainly due to delivery problems, the Belgian bicycle market has grown by a substantial 19% to almost 700 00This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 16, 2023
The French petroleum giant, TotalEneries, is planning to build a large battery park next to its Antwerp refinery. On Monday, the company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 10, 2023
The Dutch asphalt sector can reduce emissions by 30% to 60% by using biobased asphalt, in which the fossil bitumen has been replaced by lignThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 10, 2023
Poppy Mobility, D’Ieteren’s shared mobility service, has invested significantly in recent months. The company doubled its offer and now This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 09, 2023
The province of Limburg (Belgium) has applied for an environmental permit to construct the ‘Kolenspoor’ (coal track) bicycle highway betweenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 08, 2023
Flemish public transport company De Lijn is looking for about 600 drivers for all of Flanders. Last Saturday’s job day in Destelbergen (EastThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 05, 2023
Car manufacturers are not allowed to extol the virtues of their products by using terms like ‘sustainable’ or ‘eco smart’. Greenwashing is fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 05, 2023
The Walloon engineering company John Cockerill has created a joint venture with French Technip Energies. Rely, as the joint venture is calleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 03, 2023
On Tuesday, the Dutch railway company NS announced that traveling by Benelux train between Brussels and Amsterdam or trains to Germany will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 03, 2023
Centrica Business Solutions, a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, has started the constrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 02, 2023
Flemish Minister for Mobility Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) would like to reintroduce a premium for electric or zero-emission cars. This premium This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 02, 2023
Parking in Antwerp’s historic city center will be mainly reserved for residents and permit holders from August 1st. Visitors will have to goThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
