Vilvoorde starts legal procedure against Broeklin (update)

May 06, 2021

The city of Vilvoorde is starting a legal procedure against the new Broeklin project. The city has drawn up a petition for the Council for PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW preps for small-series i Hydrogen NEXT production

May 05, 2021

Announced for ‘late’ 2022, BMW is currently preparing for small-series production of its i Hydrogen NEXT FCEV at its Landshut factory in GerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oldest bicycle highway (F1) in Flanders gets makeover

May 04, 2021

Flanders’ oldest and most popular bicycle highway (F1) needs a makeover. Although the entire stretch between Antwerp and Brussels via MechelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes for three new gas power plants to replace nuclear

May 03, 2021

Belgium is going to build two or three new gas power plants. That is what the De Croo government decided on Friday.  The new plants will haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bridge over Albert Channel in Meerhout ready in September

May 03, 2021

On Sunday, a new bridge over the Albert Channel has been installed in Meerhout-Vorst (Antwerp). The new bridge construction fits in the largThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp on its way to a 50/50 modal shift

April 30, 2021

The city of Antwerp has put much effort into realizing the modal shift from fewer cars to more alternative transport means. According to theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen accelerates commitment to become CO2 neutral

April 30, 2021

“We are well aware that our size means we have a particular responsibility,” said Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter during the first Way to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Avenue de Tervueren not slimmed down for cycle path after all

April 30, 2021

There will be no mobility test this summer in which part of the Avenue de Tervueren is sacrificed for a cycle path. Flemish Minister of MobiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Still three Flemish scenarios for Brussels Ring Road

April 29, 2021

The Flemish government investigates three possible scenarios for the redesign of the northern part of the Brussels Ring Road. The three possThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New York State second to pass bill on ICE car phase-out

April 29, 2021

In the US, New York State has passed a bill to ban sales of new cars with a combustion engine (ICE) from 2035. Only ‘100% zero-emission vehiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GreenMobility opens three e-car sharing hotspots in Brussels

April 27, 2021

Danish car-sharing platform GreenMobility, using 100% electric cars, arrives in Brussels and opens hotspots for its shared cars in three undThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amsterdam second city IKEA delivers fully electric

April 27, 2021

Amsterdam is – after Shanghai – the second city worldwide where Ikea will deliver its parcels electrically. Twenty-two electric vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

27 companies call on EU to phase out ICE cars by 2035

April 27, 2021

In an open call to the lawmakers of the European Union, 27 companies ask to phase out sales of new cars with an internal combustion engine (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bicycle bridges inaugurated in Mol and Kuringen

April 26, 2021

Flanders’ bicycle infrastructure has again been improved and expanded this weekend. On Saturday, the last new bicycle bridge for the bicycleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Belgian Trevor Motorcycles to launch electric dirt bike

April 26, 2021

Belgium has a new motorcycle brand with Antwerp start-up Trevor Motorcycles. It is launching a fully electric ‘clean’ dirt bike, capable of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Go Sharing drops 500 e-scooters in Antwerp

April 23, 2021

Antwerp recently welcomed a new fleet of shared e-scooters. The 400 apple green Go Sharing scooters are riding around in the inner city and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg bicycle highway F74 course finally defined

April 22, 2021

Flemish authorities and the province of Limburg have traced out the course of the future bicycle highway (F74) between Hasselt and Sint-TruiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shared Blue-bikes get smart locks

April 22, 2021

Blue-bike, the shared blue bikes platform, and Flemish technology company, Sentinel, are joining forces. Together, they’re going to equip thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU settles on 55% CO2 reduction in binding climate agreement

April 22, 2021

On Tuesday night, the European Parliament and the 27 member states reached at last an agreement on a binding CO2 reduction of 55% by 2030, cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium’s ‘green company car fleet’ to take shape

April 21, 2021

The Belgian government is preparing a fiscal incentive reform to make company cars greener, with only zero-emission cars eligible for 100% fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six Dutch cities only allow emission-free taxis from 2025

April 20, 2021

Six large cities in the Netherlands have signed an ambitious agreement to ban fossil fuel-powered taxis and only allow (new) emission-free tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

800 000 euros extra for cycling infrastructure in Brussels

April 16, 2021

The King Baudoin Foundation is again offering support for an improvement in cycling infrastructure in Brussels. The Bikes in Brussels Fund, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will EU soon dump backing for PHEVs?

April 16, 2021

According to documents looked into by press agency Reuters, upcoming EU plans want to cease support for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). NowaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ann Schoubs wants De Lijn to be more customer-oriented

April 15, 2021

In the future, De Lijn must again become more customer-oriented and greener. These are the spearheads of ‘Vision 2030’, the renewal plan of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘bicycle’s popularity keeps on growing by 77%’

April 14, 2021

The corona pandemic boosted the popularity of the bicycle, and also, during the first months of 2021, bicycle use increased (+77% in March).This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French waste giants Veolia and Suez reach merge agreement

April 13, 2021

After eight months of battle, the French water and waste management giant Suez has finally given in to its bigger rival Veolia’s advances. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

3 out of 4 Europeans would consider an EV as their next car

April 12, 2021

79% of European drivers say they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Almost half of the respondents say that the moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden’s plans to boost e-mobility

April 09, 2021

Recently US President Joe Biden unveiled his two-trillion-dollar investment plan. Now details are emerging about the e-mobility investments This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TME to supply fuel cells for bi-modal hydrogen train

April 09, 2021

A consortium with partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is testing a bi-modal train prototype, which uses its pantograph on reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium first country to monitor nitrogen emissions above sea

April 08, 2021

Belgium is the first country to be able to monitor and maintain nitrogen emissions above the North Sea. According to a press release from thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEV: ‘green hydrogen cheaper than natural gas by 2050’

April 08, 2021

Clean, ‘green hydrogen’ made with renewable energy will become cheaper sooner than expected, with costs dropping by 85% to become even cheapThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar: ‘We want a truly climate-neutral car by 2030’

April 08, 2021

One of the striking items in car manufacturer Polestar’s first annual review is the aim to create the first truly climate-neutral car by 203This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GMC’s Hummer EV pickup and SUV ‘to move like a crab’

April 07, 2021

General Motors opens the order book for the all-new electric Hummer, which will be offered as a pickup and an SUV. The new Hummer promises gThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian entrepreneurs plan night train from Brussels to Berlin

April 07, 2021

Two Flemish entrepreneurs – Louis De Jaeger and Louis Lammertyn – are planning a new night train connection between Brussels and Berlin.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Colruyt: 100% green electricity for private individuals

April 07, 2021

Belgian retail group Colruyt starts to offer 100% renewable surplus electricity from its own wind parks to private individuals via its DATS This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cologne orders another 51 articulated e-buses from VDL

April 06, 2021

Cologne’s public transport company KVB has ordered another 51 VDL Citeas SLFA-181 Electric articulated buses to be delivered in 2022. This wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wind farms at sea only produce one-third of their capacity

April 06, 2021

Wind farms at sea are only producing one-third of their energy production capacity despite the wind. According to the Belgian Offshore PlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cable cars, Wallonia’s new public transport?

April 06, 2021

Cable cars, a common sight on the ski slopes, were also regular tourist transport solutions and attractions in many Walloon cities during thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inspection of classic cars to become more uniform

April 02, 2021

From 1 April 2021, there will be new instructions for the periodic inspection of old-timers. The main intention is to standardize the three This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Efteling opens largest EV charging hub in Benelux

April 02, 2021

Efteling, the fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, near Tilburg in the Netherlands, just opened the largest charging hub in the BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden wants to invest $2 trillion in US infrastructure

April 01, 2021

“It’s ambitious! It’s bold! And we can do it!” US President Joe Biden wants to invest 2 250 billion dollars in its infrastructure, aiming toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Technical inspection finally ready to test soot filters

March 31, 2021

From July 2021, diesel cars will undergo a more thorough inspection at the annual technical inspection in Belgium. The intention is to checkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New cycling map for the province of Flemish Brabant

March 31, 2021

The new cycling map for the province of Flemish Brabant has been officially presented. That happened on Tuesday in Halle, where one of the tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle highway to Brussels Airport inaugurated

March 30, 2021

The new, long-expected bicycle connection to Brussels Airport was officially inaugurated on Monday. The almost two-kilometer-long bicycle hiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Netherlands leads the dance in electric buses in EU

March 30, 2021

While the vast majority of newly registered medium and heavy buses in Europe in 2020 were still diesel propelled (72,9%), electrically chargThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PwC: ‘Dutch to drive 28 billion electric kilometers by 2030’

March 26, 2021

According to a Dutch PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) study, there are no ‘insuperable difficulties’ for the Netherlands’ goal to ban sales of IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.