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BMW’s future: electric and autonomous
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 26, 2019


At its #NextGen press event, BMW has announced it is going to accelerate its plans for electric and electrified cars. This is necessary to meet the more strict emission norms the EU is imposing from 2020. It is also seen […]


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New direction for Brussels Airlines
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 25, 2019


Brussels Airlines CEO, Christina Foerster, has announced a new future for the company. It will no longer be part of low-cost carrier Eurowings but will reside directly under the wings of its mother company Lufthansa. The announcement puts an end […]


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Securing Thunder Power production in Gosselies
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 24, 2019


Sogepa, the investment branch of the Walloon Region, is heavily negotiating with Thunder Power. It wants to take risks to start the production of the electric Chloé city car as soon as possible. It will be built on the former […]


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Polestar to open four sales centers in Belgium (UPDATE)
Tony Verhelle Posted On June 19, 2019


The new car manufacturer Polestar is planning to open four sales centres in Belgium. From mid-2020, the so-called Polestar Spaces will be opened in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, and Liège. This has been confirmed by Jonathan Goodman, COO of the brand. […]


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German road-pricing plan killed by European court
Tony Verhelle Posted On June 19, 2019


The European Court has decided that the German plan to impose a vignette as road-pricing for car users is contrary to the EU jurisdiction. Germany wanted to recuperate part of its road infrastructure cost by letting everyone pay using its […]


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Belgium is world-leader in drunk-driving
Luc Joris Posted On June 18, 2019


One in four Belgian drivers drove last month after possibly exceeding the legal alcohol limit. This is evident from the results of the worldwide ESRA survey, which will be presented at a congress in Brussels on Tuesday. Of the 32 countries […]


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EU fails 2030 climate ambitions, Belgium trails behind
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 18, 2019


The European Commission today presents its evaluation of the 28 member states’ energy and climate plans. This evaluation shows that with an unchanged policy, the EU won’t meet its climate goals set for 2030. The EU member states are behind […]


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More action against AdBlue fraud in trucks
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 17, 2019


Across Europe, authorities are starting to focus on tackling AdBlue fraud in trucks. While on paper modern trucks emit fewer harmful substances, a device exists that disengages the SCR-technology making those trucks cleaner. By using this device, several transport companies […]


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Dudenhöffer: ‘state financed battery plant is burning tax money’
Joris Van Roy Posted On June 12, 2019


France and Germany are planning two giant battery factories offering 1.500 jobs each. They are willing to cough up 1,2 billion euros of subsidies of the estimated 5 to 6 billion needed. But according to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer of the German […]


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Swedish investments in Belgian Mercedes dealers
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 11, 2019


Since they started their Belgian adventure over a year ago, the Swedish group Anders Hedin has already bought 12 Flemish Mercedes-Benz dealers. They have invested 59 million euro, and their buying spree is not over yet. Until now, the Swedes […]


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Renault/FCA: over and out?
Tony Verhelle Posted On June 7, 2019


Apparently the proposed fusion between car manufacturers Renault and FCA won’t happen. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is unhappy that negotiations were dragging on and has apparently pulled the plug. The French parties defend their position and some are still (discreetly?) hoping […]


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EU considers taxing air travel
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 7, 2019


The EU is seriously considering raising a tax on flights. The EU transport ministers debated on measures proposed by different EU member states during their meeting in Luxembourg yesterday. They will reconvene and meet with experts on June 20th and […]


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Greenpeace wants ban on ICE cars sooner
Luc Joris Posted On June 7, 2019


Europe, and the European transport sector in particular, must speed up their efforts to abolish diesel and petrol cars. That is what Greenpeace believes. According to the environmental organisation, Belgium is also lagging behind in Europe when it comes to […]


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Brussels-Milan high-speed train in 2020?
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On June 6, 2019


Thello, the French branch of Italian train company Trenitalia, wants to operate high-speed trains in France. It has asked the French rail regulator Arafer for permission. If this is granted, Thello will start a Paris-Milan service in June of 2020. […]


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Renault/FCA: Fiat increases pressure, French government on the brakes
Tony Verhelle Posted On June 6, 2019


Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) has withdrawn its 50/50 fusion offer to Renault because the French are hesitating too long. The French state, which has a share of 15,1% in Renault, is standing on the brakes. The French Minister for Economy […]


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Brussels more congested than London and Paris
Félix Bouland Posted On June 4, 2019


According to the 2018 TomTom Traffic Index, Brussels is Europe’s eleventh most congested city with an average traffic delay of 37%. It does worse than London (37%) and Paris (36%). In Belgium, the capital city ranks first in congestion times […]


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Environmental cost of European airports is 33 billion euro
Tony Verhelle Posted On June 4, 2019


The global environmental cost of the 33 biggest European airports is 33 billion euro. That figure is mentioned in a study ordered by European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc. It was leaked at the IATA (International Air Transport Association) conference […]


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Arcelor to capture CO2 in Dunkirk
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 29, 2019


Arcelor has announced an industrial pilot project in Dunkirk to capture and store CO2. The 20 million euro-project will be financed for three quarters by the EU. CO2 storage could help fight climate change. “In 2021, a pilot project should […]


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Is there a future for low-cost long-haul carriers?
Tony Verhelle Posted On May 28, 2019


The disappearance of Primera Air and Wow Air and the problems of Norwegian have thrown doubts over the future of low-cost long-haul carriers. The arrival of new, better-adapted planes and more solid competitors can eventually save the business. The business […]


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Why Germany is struggling to lower its emissions
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 28, 2019


While Germany tries to cultivate its green image, it will miss its 2020 climate objectives. And if measures are not taken fast, 2030 ambitions are unlikely to be met either. But why is a country with a healthy budget situation […]


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Dutch like environmental zones, but not the lack of info
Luc Joris Posted On May 27, 2019


The Dutch are positive about the introduction of environmental zones, the Belgian equivalent of LEZ (Low Emission Zone), but believe that the information provided by the government leaves much to be desired. This is evident from the Environmental Zone study conducted […]


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5G-driven autonomous cars: China vs the world
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 27, 2019


In the Chinese Fangshan district near Beijing, autonomous cars using 5G are being tested. The future of autonomous cars according to the Chinese government, a revolution on wheels. It might signal the end of US dominance in the field. The […]


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Bosch has to pay a €90 million fine for Dieselgate
Gert Verhoeven Posted On May 24, 2019


The German automotive supplier Bosch has agreed to pay a fine of 90 million euro in connection with the scandal of rigged diesel engines. This was announced on May 23th by the Stuttgart prosecutor’s office. Bosch is the largest automotive […]


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Six month delay for Trump’s EU car import taxes
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 20, 2019


US president, Donald Trump, has decided to delay raising import taxes on cars shipped from the EU and Japan. During the six month delay, he wants to renegotiate a deal for the automotive trade. If there is no deal, “the […]


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Automotive sector consolidating: will it work?
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 17, 2019


Big automotive concerns are looking to forge partnerships. Is the industry on the threshold of a worldwide consolidation spree? A much-debated subject. Four reasons why ‘frenemies’ should cooperate and two why these constructions might be doomed to fail. Over the […]


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First ‘sea plug’ is start of European offshore grid
Luc Joris Posted On May 17, 2019


Now that the first power plug at sea has been installed, 40 km off the coast of Ostend, electricity network operator Elia’s CEO, Chris Peeters, is thinking about building a power grid at sea. “If we connect Europe’s wind farms, […]


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US considers delaying extra import charges on European cars
Luc Joris Posted On May 16, 2019


On Saturday, the American president, Donald Trump, will decide whether to introduce a 25% import tax on European cars and car parts. After a trade dispute with China, there may be a likely delay of up to six months, because […]


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Antwerp third best cycling city worldwide
Gert Verhoeven Posted On May 15, 2019


Bicycle insurer Coya has developed a bicycle city index that compares 90 cities worldwide in terms of bicycle infrastructure, bicycle safety and the number of cyclists. Antwerp ranks third, while Brussels only ranks 55th in the list. Weather dictates bike […]


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Dieselgate: Renault accused of ‘aggravated deception’
Félix Bouland Posted On May 14, 2019


French carmaker, Renault, is being accused of ‘aggravated deception’ on diesel car engines after a report from the French dieselgate inquiry brings new elements. Tests have shown that the EGR valve and NOx trap ceased to function in certain circumstances, […]


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Diesel decline continues, EVs are coming
Tony Verhelle Posted On May 9, 2019


In the first quarter of 2019, nearly 60% of all new passenger cars registered across the EU ran on petrol, while less than one third was fuelled by diesel. In the same period demand for alternatively-powered vehicles in the EU […]


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Road safety: Belgium still Europe’s bad pupil
Félix Bouland Posted On May 8, 2019


According to the latest VIAS report, Belgium is one of Europe’s worst countries in terms of road safety. In the ranking, it falls back at the 23rd place out of the 30 analyzed countries. The death toll per 1.000 km […]


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Fines for fraud threaten all German manufacturers
Tony Verhelle Posted On May 8, 2019


German car manufacturer Porsche will pay a 535 million euro fine and BMW is putting more than 1 billion euro aside for possible future fines. Almost all German manufacturers are under pressure of the German justice for cases of possible […]


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New Rotterdam-Valencia train line for Spanish citrus fruits
Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On May 7, 2019


A new train connection between Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and Valencia (Spain) is the first step to a more sustainable way of transporting fresh goods. The fruit and vegetable sector, however, still is afraid of delays. Until now, 199 million tons […]


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Brussels Schuman Square to get ‘green’ facelift
Luc Joris Posted On May 6, 2019


The Brussels Region submitted the planning permit application for the redevelopment project of the Schuman roundabout in the heart of the European quarter on Friday. The project will be as green as possible, with an even larger pedestrian zone than […]


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Dutch and Belgian ports to jointly store CO2 under North Sea
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On May 6, 2019


The Ports of Rotterdam, Antwerp and North Sea Ports (Ghent-Terneuzen-Vlissingen) want to capture and store CO2 together. In the joint project, called CO2TransPorts, empty gas fields under the North Sea will serve as storage facilities. The project is seeking approval […]


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