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January 21, 2021

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Geely and Foxconn to jointly build EVs for other carmakers

Joris Van Roy Posted On January 14, 2021

Chinese carmaker Geely and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn are setting up a joint venture to become contract manufacturers for other companies wanting to build electric cars. Like Apple, for instance? Geely surely has some spare capacity to build more cars […]

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‘Air pollution would push ten thousands of Dutch to move’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On January 8, 2021

Ten thousands of Dutch citizens would like to move to seek for better air quality. Some actually do but others don’t have the possibility (or financial means) and stay where they are. That is the conclusion of the Lung Fund, […]

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Driving skills of seniors to benefit from smart technology

Tony Verhelle Posted On January 8, 2021

Senior citizens are very much attached to their mobility, and more specifically to their car, as a last resort for their self-reliance. But at the same time, they are confronted with their decaying driving skills, a gradual process that is […]

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Antwerp ‘Modal selfie’ helps to choose better mobility solutions

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On January 7, 2021

The Antwerp civil platform Ringland has developed an online tool for citizens to analyze and improve their mobility behavior. The so-called ‘modal selfie’ is intended to discourage the use of the car and increase the use of alternative transport. But […]

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Brussels City 30: are cars more polluting at 30 km/h?

Luc Joris Posted On January 4, 2021

Since 1 January, Brussels is a 30 km/hour zone, except for the major axes where the speed limit remains 50 or 70 km/hour. While the reduction in speed in the city has led to undeniable progress in road safety, the […]

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Germany to close coal power plants and tax CO2 in 2021

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On January 4, 2021

Germany will introduce two energy transition projects. On the one hand, the country will invoice every ton of CO2 emitted by transport and households; on the other hand, it will gradually close a first total energy plant. According to the […]

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Ircel: ‘Less NO2 and particles, but more ozone in 2020’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 30, 2020

The air quality was relatively good this year, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. That is shown by the first partial measuring figures over the whole year, by IRCEL, the Belgian Interregional Environment Agency. The corona measures and especially the first […]

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First discussion round on Brussels city toll postponed

Luc Joris Posted On December 21, 2020

The discussions between the three Belgian Regions on the Brussels Smartmove city toll, scheduled for last Friday, have finally been postponed. In the meantime, the measure continues to be criticized, although the proposal also receives support from opinion-makers to transport […]

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Finnish buses get fluffy guardians of social distancing

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 17, 2020

Now that Southern Finland has officially announced its second corona wave and new strict restrictions have again been imposed, local Prisma supermarkets, owned by HOK-Elanto, the largest retailer in the region, has taken an original initiative. They decided to give […]

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British court: ‘air pollution contributed to 9-year-old girl’s death’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 17, 2020

A British court has decided that a nine-year-old girl’s death was caused by air pollution. It’s the first time a British court links a death case to pollution. The judgment could have far-reaching consequences for plans against air pollution. Ella […]

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EEA: ‘EU industry’s emissions decreased by 9,1% in 2019’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 15, 2020

According to the European Environmental Agency (EEA), greenhouse gas emissions from European power plants and factories decreased significantly in the year before the corona pandemic, 2019. The emissions went down by 9,1% on an annual basis, the strongest decline since […]

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City 30: Brussels follows the Helsinki example

Luc Joris Posted On December 10, 2020

On 1 January 2021, the Brussels-Capital Region will switch to a general zone 30 with 30 kph becoming the capital’s rule. The ‘Stad 30’, or ‘City 30’, aims to make Brussels a more liveable, healthy, and safe city. Just like […]

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€300 million for Flemish Climate and Energy Pact

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 9, 2020

The Flemish government has worked out a Local Energy and Climate Agreement to help Flemish cities and municipalities meet climate goals. The Pact contains four themes with particular attention to public parks and gardens, energy, shared mobility, and water. The […]

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‘Belgian climate performance among worst in Western Europe’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 8, 2020

Belgium sits in 40th place in the Climate Change Performance Index 2021 published by NGOs NewClimate Institute, Climate Action Network, and Germanwatch. The Index is published annually since 2005, and some 400 energy and climate experts are working on it. […]

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Antwerp wants up to 55% fewer CO2 emissions by 2030

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 2, 2020

Antwerp wants to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50 to 55% by 2030. According to Antwerp Alderman for the Environment, Tom Meeuws (sp.a), the city has the ambition to become a European example of climate policy. And the plan is […]

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EASA study: ‘airplane contrails warm planet twice as much as CO2’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 27, 2020

According to a recent study conducted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), ordered by the European Commission, airline contrails warm the planet twice as much as CO2. A team of leading experts in the field from the EU, […]

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Qantas first to require Covid-vaccination certificate

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 25, 2020

The Australian airline company Qantas will only welcome passengers on its international flights when they have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. That’s what the Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced on Tuesday. The man is convinced this measure will become […]

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EEA: ‘Fewer premature deaths due to pollution’

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 24, 2020

Air quality in Europe has improved in the last ten years, but there are still about 400 000 premature deaths caused by air pollution. That is what a recent report by the European Environmental Agency (EEA) revealed. Air pollution is […]

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77% less traffic congestion in second week of November

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 17, 2020

According to a report by the Flemish Traffic Center (Vlaams Verkeerscentrum), corona measures like teleworking have reduced traffic and congestion on the Flemish highways spectacularly. Even when taking into account that school holidays were prolonged, this is remarkable. On working […]

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Federal Mobility Minister Gilkinet shows ambition for the railways

Luc Joris Posted On November 16, 2020

On 24 November, the Federal Minister for Mobility, Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo), will present his policy letter. Several policy proposals can already be deduced from various recent statements that Gilkinet made in the press. For example, the Minister wants to discourage […]

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Corona: Thalys reduces its offer drastically

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 5, 2020

High-speed train operator Thalys is drastically reducing its offer again due to the corona pandemic. According to a spokesperson, the company will only offer two daily round-trips between Brussels and Paris, and one between Brussels and Amsterdam. On top of […]

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More teleworking further relieves pressure on traffic

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On November 4, 2020

Since the corona crisis pushed us all to teleworking, traffic congestion in Flanders reduced significantly. The Flemish highways’ car traffic decreased by 26% on working days between 26 and 30 October, the week before the second lockdown. Traffic congestion was […]

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Belgium closes driver’s license schools and centers

Félix Bouland Posted On November 2, 2020

Due to the strengthening health measures announced last week, all driving schools and license test centers in Belgium are closing their doors until further notice. Technical control centers remain open on an appointment basis only. The Federation of Driving Schools […]

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Old diesel cars are no longer allowed in Amsterdam

Luc Joris Posted On November 2, 2020

Old diesel cars are no longer allowed in Amsterdam since Sunday. There is a new environmental zone in the area within the A10 ring road. The ban applies to passenger cars and delivery vans made before 2006. On the ring […]

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Corona: more private buses to relieve public transport

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On October 29, 2020

There will be brought in 210 additional private buses in Flanders to relieve public transport during school rush hours. That is what Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), announced. In September, the Minister already said to be willing […]

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Smoker’s posts in Dutch rail stations become e-bike chargers

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On October 28, 2020

The smoker’s posts on the platforms of train stations in the Netherlands will be transformed into charging points for e-bikes. The Dutch ProRail is planning to rebuild its train stations circularly. “By transforming those smoker’s posts, we hope to stimulate […]

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UNEP wants to restrain export of polluting cars

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On October 27, 2020

The export of old and polluting cars from Western countries is a threat to the countries of destination. Most of those cars end up in developing countries. That is what a report by the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) states. According […]

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