More than 1,000 smart charging hubs in Flanders by 2030?

November 22, 2024

Flanders has the potential to realize 1,096 ‘smart charging hubs’ or ‘charging plazas’ by 2030–around 6,600 individual charging points. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘Bicycle shops give huge discounts to clear stock’

November 21, 2024

Bicycle shops and manufacturers cannot get rid of the enormous stock they have built up after Corona. Research by mobility federation TraxioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels ombuds exhorts MIVB/STIB to tackle metro noise

November 20, 2024

The Brussels ombudsman office wants MIVB/STIB to curb noise pollution caused by defective wheels on M7 subway trains. The appeal comes afterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeeland opts for emission-free ferries on River Scheldt

November 19, 2024

The Dutch province of Zeeland wants to replace the Westerschelde Ferries, which currently sail across the Western Scheldt, with zero-emissioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

COP29: ‘Record CO2 emissions in 2024, less CO2 storage’

November 14, 2024

Global CO2 emissions continue to rise, and there is still “no sign” that the world has reached a peak in fossil fuel emissions. A new reportThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green light for subsea energy cables between UK and Europe

November 13, 2024

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has approved three energy cables linking Britain to Germany’s, Ireland’s, and Northern IreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The Hague Court annuls judgment in climate case against Shell

November 13, 2024

The Court of Appeal in The Hague has rejected the 2021 ruling in the case brought by the Netherlands arm of Friends of the Earth (MilieudefeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish government stops EV premium on 23 November (update)

November 07, 2024

The new Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder warned that the number of EV premium requests has already surpassed 11,700, doubling the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie to build new battery park in port of Antwerp

November 05, 2024

Energy provider Engie will start the construction of a new battery park in Kallo, in the port of Antwerp, at the beginning of next year. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EEA: ‘Europe saw significant drop in CO2 emissions in 2023’

November 04, 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union dropped by eight percent last year – the biggest drop in decades, marking significant progrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia wants to scrap dirt-cheap TEC fares for young people

October 30, 2024

The new Walloon Minister of Mobility, François Desquesnes (Les Engagés), wants to rebalance the prices of the public transport company TECThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Oosterweel costs soar to €10,1 billion

October 29, 2024

The cost of the Oosterweel works, the mobility and livability project around Antwerp that will, among other things, close the car traffic coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enough lithium in Arkansas to supply the world’s EVs

October 24, 2024

Is lithium the new gold mine for Arkansas after oil? Researchers have discovered that an underground brine reservoir in the southern US statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energy Island may cost €7 billion instead of €2 billion

October 24, 2024

The cost of the Princess Elisabeth energy island, an artificial island off the Belgian coast that will be used by the power grid operator ElThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to invest €19 billion in 9,000 km hydrogen network

October 23, 2024

Germany will build a nationwide 9,040 km hydrogen network connecting various industrial areas. In the long term, a future Dutch hydrogen netThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Swapfiets pioneer celebrates 10th anniversary (update)

October 23, 2024

Ten years ago, the Dutch Swapfiets was founded, the world’s pioneer of ‘bike as a service’. Three student friends from Delft wanted to offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Stay Grounded’ calls upon EU for taxing frequent flyers

October 21, 2024

Stay Grounded, a network of organizations wanting to phase out aviation, calls for a European tax on frequent flyers. This would apply from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airport among world’s 67 best in CO2 reduction

October 20, 2024

Brussels Airport is among the 67 most efficient airports in the world in terms of CO2 emissions. It has achieved Lever 4+, the penultimate lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA expects large oil and gas surplus in next five years

October 17, 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a global fuel and gas surplus in the next five years. Although the energy crisis has led to scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

1,400+ vehicles seized in London for not paying ULEZ fines

October 17, 2024

According to figures from Transport for London (TfL), more than 1,400 vehicles have already been seized by bailiffs in London for non-paymenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian energy watchdog CREG warns of abundant solar power

October 15, 2024

A new study by the Belgian energy regulator CREG warns of an abundance of solar power and that more flexibility will be needed to accommodatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn to deploy six compact electric buses in Mechelen

October 11, 2024

The Flemish public transport company De Lijn will introduce six new emission-free minibusses to the Mechelen city network after the autumn vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA expects massive increase in renewable energy

October 10, 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a massive increase in renewable energy production by 2030. According to a new report publishedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ryanair wants to abolish paper boarding pass

October 09, 2024

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary plans to abolish the paper boarding pass and allow online check-in only. The measure, which would apply from MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

It’s a fact: Brussels LEZ postponed to 1 January 2027

October 07, 2024

The Brussels parliament has postponed for two years the tightening of the Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) on January 1st, 2025. The Liberals, PS, LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PwC Belgium doubles its EV company car fleet with 200 MINIs

October 02, 2024

By the end of this year, PricewaterhouseCoopers Belgium and MINI Belux will deliver 200 brand-new full electric MINIs to their starting emplThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Free electric shuttles in Namur’s downtown pedestrian zone

October 02, 2024

In the city center of Namur, you can now take an e-shuttle for free. The shuttles replace the TEC buses, which have been unable to travel inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Damage found to concrete shell around Doel 4 nuclear reactor

October 01, 2024

The planned restart of the Doel 4 nuclear reactor has been postponed until December because the outer shell has been damaged. During a schedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eneco builds Belgium’s largest battery park in Wallonia

October 01, 2024

Sustainable energy producer Eneco has built Belgium’s largest battery park in Ville-sur-Haine in the province of Hainaut (Wallonia). Last FrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

United Kingdom closes its last remaining coal power plant

September 30, 2024

The United Kingdom has marked a historic moment in its energy transition by shutting down the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in NottinghamsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos opens one of Belgium’s largest solar farms in Wallonia

September 27, 2024

British chemical giant Ineos inaugurated the largest solar park in Wallonia on Thursday in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, in the province of Namur. OveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Postponement of the LEZ in Brussels is coming

September 26, 2024

The tightening of the low-emission zone (LEZ) in Brussels will most likely be postponed from 2025 to 2027. The proposal of an ordinance to tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Tesla managers visit ‘sick’ employees at home

September 26, 2024

Absenteeism is peaking at the Tesla factory in Grünheide, near Berlin. Management has, therefore, decided to visit employees on sick leave This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New ICE high-speed connection between Paris and Berlin

September 25, 2024

Starting December 16th, a high-speed train will run daily between Paris and Berlin. French railroad company SNCF Voyageurs and German operatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New French Minister to block Paris’ 50 km/h on ring road?

September 24, 2024

The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, wants to introduce a speed limit of 50 km/hour on the Paris Ring Road from October 1st. Whether it will coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.