German ID Design presents versatile e-motorcycle concept

March 10, 2023

The MIUNIK Salt concept from German design firm ID Design is a lightweight, maneuverable, and practical electric motorcycle. It is built on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Construction E313 rush-hour lanes Beringen-Ham starts

March 09, 2023

The construction of rush-hour lanes on the E313 between Beringen and Ham (Limburg) in the direction of Antwerp will start on Friday. TemporaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Women emit less greenhouse gases than men’

March 08, 2023

Women’s lifestyles are less polluting than men’s, but the ‘fair sex’ is more often the victim of climate change. That is the remarkable concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Global CO2 emissions rose less than initially feared’

March 03, 2023

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by under 1% in 2022, which is less than initially feared. The growth of solar, wind, EVsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU proposes ‘universal’ digital driver’s license

March 02, 2023

The European Commission wants to introduce a universal digital driver’s license. It should be accessible on smartphones and other digital deThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent: ‘Axing bus stops undermines the public’s support’

March 02, 2023

Flemish public transport company De Lijn refuses the city of Ghent’s request to no longer remove bus stops. De Lijn counters that by saying This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DEME and De Nul to jointly build Belgian offshore energy island

March 01, 2023

Dredging companies DEME and Jan De Nul, world leaders in dredging and constructing offshore wind farms, are joining forces to create the eneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ship shortage delays construction of offshore wind farms

February 28, 2023

The construction of new wind farms at sea risks being delayed, reports research company BloombergNEF. The reason for the delay is the shortaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

65% of UK drivers say aggressive cyclists threaten their safety

February 27, 2023

Almost two-thirds of drivers (65%) in Britain believe aggressive cyclists and motorists are putting lives at risk. Of over 2 000 drivers surThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vattenfall and Stromma to electrify Amsterdam canal boats

February 24, 2023

Vattenfall, a state-owned Swedish multinational power company, and Stromma Group, a sightseeing bus and boat service provider operational inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schiphol Airport tests self-riding wheelchair service

February 23, 2023

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Axxicom Airport Caddy are launching an experiment with self-riding wheelchairs this week. The wheelchairs, eqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘More 65+ cyclists than ever died on Belgian roads’

February 23, 2023

Last year, traffic in Belgium killed 521 people, 8% more than in 2021. One out of three victims was a cyclist or pedestrian. The number of cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More EU road deaths but still under pre-corona level

February 22, 2023

Since car traffic in Europe started to get going again after the corona crisis, the number of road deaths went up again. Fortunately, the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders will not allow car inspection centers to raise prices

February 20, 2023

Last year, the Flemish technical inspection centers wanted to raise the prices by 33%, but their proposal was immediately turned down by FleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TomTom: ‘Brussels 14th most congested city in the world’

February 16, 2023

TomTom, the Dutch developer of location and navigation technology, has acclaimed the city of London as the city with the slowest traffic in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp plans two public fast charging squares for EVs

February 15, 2023

The city of Antwerp is planning to install at least two ‘fast charging squares’ for electric vehicles on its territory. Each of them will haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car use in Belgium still 7,5% lower than before pandemic

February 13, 2023

In 2022, car use in Belgium increased slightly again. The average passenger car covered 16 589 kilometers last year, or 8% more than in 2021This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Japanese are world’s best drivers, Thai the worst’

February 10, 2023

With 1,45 billion vehicles worldwide, the car insurance experts at Compare the Market, a UK price comparison website founded in 2006, wantedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

John Deere introduces first battery-electric lawn mower

February 10, 2023

John Deere, the American manufacturer of agriculture machinery and lawn care equipment, has just announced that it’s joining the electric This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Freight transport by rail drops to lowest level in six years

February 08, 2023

Last year, freight transport by train fell by 7,5% compared to 2021. According to data on the open website of rail network manager Infrabel,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy expands its car-sharing service to Liège

February 08, 2023

Poppy Mobility, the car, e-scooter, and e-bike sharing daughter of D’Ieteren Automotive, is taking its first steps in Wallonia, in Liège,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fourth Antwerp Scheldt tunnel construction started (update)

February 08, 2023

The Belgian Council for Permit Disputes rejected on Tuesday the claim of four nature movements for a speed procedure to suspend the environmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch market for e-bikes and LEVs grew by 24%

February 07, 2023

About 42% of Dutch citizens older than 18 own one or more electric bicycles, electric motor scooters, or light electric vehicles (LEV). TogeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium to deduct traffic fines from recalcitrant’s pay slip

February 06, 2023

According to the Federal Public Services for Justice and Finance, 94% of fined traffic offenders pay a fine spontaneously. This means that 6This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Again +86,3% speed pedelec registrations in Belgium

February 06, 2023

Speed pedelecs, the high-speed e-bikes, remain extremely popular. After the record year 2022, the number of new registrations in January wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amsterdam will ban coaches from city center from 2024

February 03, 2023

The city of Amsterdam has decided to ban heavy coaches (+7,5 tons) from the city center as of 2024. The decision has been taken because the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Channel Tunnel’s capacity may expand to 1.000 trains a day

February 02, 2023

After the commissioning of a more powerful power supply, tunnel operator Getlink announced on Wednesday that up to 1 000 trains a day will eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Service cars of Flemish ministers cover 1,3 million km (update)

February 02, 2023

Since 2020, the nine ministers of the Flemish government have covered 1 325 379 kilometers with their service cars. That’s the equivalent ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VSV: ‘smartphone in car holder is no safe option’

January 31, 2023

Flemish drivers are thick-headed. Despite earlier campaigns and an official ban, three out of ten Flemish motorists still use their cell phoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp inaugurates new ‘city liner’ trams

January 30, 2023

Last Saturday, public transport company De Lijn inaugurated its first new trams in Deurne (Antwerp, Belgium). From Monday, January 30th, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amsterdam opens underground shelter for 7.000 bicycles

January 26, 2023

After 4,5 years of work, Amsterdam has inaugurated a new, underground bicycle shelter in front of the central station of Amsterdam. The secuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eurostar-Thalys merger aims at 30 million passengers a year

January 25, 2023

The high-speed train operators Eurostar and Thalys merger has entered a new phase. The former exploits high-speed train connections between This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Educam prepares sector for servicing hydrogen cars

January 19, 2023

Educam, the Belgian knowledge and training center for the automotive sector, wants to prepare the automotive industry for the advent of hydrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SD Worx: ‘Belgian SMEs fastest to green their fleets’

January 18, 2023

Belgian SMEs, companies of up to 250 employees, invest more rapidly in ‘green’ car fleets. In 2022, one in eight new commercial vehicles wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘35% of Belgians want to buy another car in 2023’

January 16, 2023

According to a recent survey by mobility federation Traxio, Belgians still associate the month of January with the Brussels Motor Show. DespThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rush on second-hand motorbikes before mandatory inspection

January 12, 2023

According to mobility federation Traxio, the market for second-hand motorbikes experienced an exceptional end of the year. In November 2022,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Copernicus: ‘2022 was year of unseen climate extremes’

January 11, 2023

New data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union reveal that 2022 was a year of climate extremes, with record-high This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Greenland’s first wind farm to produce green ammonia

January 09, 2023

Greenland and Norway want to produce green ammonia with Greenlandic wind. The Greenland-based company Anori and the Norwegian company H2CarrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Speed pedelecs selling in record numbers in Belgium

January 06, 2023

Speed pedelecs keep selling like hot cakes and sales figures last year reached record levels. In December, right at the end of the year, mobThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian second-hand car market closes 2022 with 9,4% loss

January 05, 2023

In 2022, 642 669 second-hand cars were registered in Belgium, a decrease of 9,4% (66 936 units) compared to the year before (709 605 registrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.