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First bio CNG filling station in Belgium
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On December 11, 2019


Total has inaugurated the first Belgian bio CNG filling station for the general public in Brussels. The location of the bio CNG filling station at the Werkhuizenkaai was chosen to meet the demand of the Brussels distribution system operator Sibelga. […]


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Van Mossel spreads its Belgian tentacles with six extra dealerships
Joris Van Roy Posted On December 11, 2019


Van Mossel Automotive Group, one of the Netherlands’ biggest car dealers, is spreading its international tentacles further in Belgium with the take-over of the six family-owned garages of Van Kelst. It concerns dealerships of PSA (Peugeot-Citroën-DS) in Schriek, Aarschot, and […]


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‘Green Deal’ wants Europe to be climate-neutral in 2050
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 11, 2019


Today, Ursula von der Leyen and Frans Timmermans, President and Vice-President of the European Commission, will present their ‘Green Deal’. Some policies and propositions have already leaked, we give a short overview of what is already known. “The Green Deal […]


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EU approves 3,2 billion euros support for battery industry
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On December 10, 2019


The European Commission has given seven countries the green light to support battery projects with  3,2 billion euros in subsidies. By doing this, it wants to stimulate the development of strong pan-European battery industry. The countries involved are Germany, France, […]


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De Lijn places record order with bus builder VDL
Luc Joris Posted On December 10, 2019


De Lijn, orders 200 ‘green buses’ from bus builder VDL in Roeselare. The order involves an investment of 92 million euros. Both in terms of the number of buses and the price is a record order, according to the Flemish […]


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Flemish Climate Plan lacks ambition
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 10, 2019


At the last moment, the Flemish Minister for Energy and Environment, Zuhal Demir (N-VA), can go to the climate conference in Madrid with a Flemish Climate Plan. But from all sides, the plan gets criticism for its lack of ambition. […]


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Car dealers under increasing pressure
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 6, 2019


The profitability of car retail is under severe pressure. The average gross margin for the whole sector has come down from 3,78% in 2016 to 3,11% in 2017, and 2,75% in 2018. The average net margin is now 1,02%, practically […]


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Oil companies make climate targets unattainable
Luc Joris Posted On December 6, 2019


If oil and gas companies continue with their planned investments, the climate targets set by the world in Paris will be completely unattainable. This is the conclusion drawn by 17 organizations from various countries, including Greenpeace, in a report that […]


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GM and LG Chem team up for battery production
Félix Bouland Posted On December 6, 2019


On Thursday, the American carmaker group General Motors announced it would create a joint venture with the Korean LG Chem for battery production in the US. A total investment of 2,3 billion dollars will result in the construction of a […]


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Brussels Motor Show promotes all kinds of mobility
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 6, 2019


Cars and motorcycles are still the core business of the coming Brussels Motor Show (10 to 19 January 2020 at Brussels Expo), but the organizers are increasing the attention for other mobility solutions. At the same time, protesters of an […]


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Belgian e-bike start-up Cowboy launches crowdfunding call
Félix Bouland Posted On December 5, 2019


On Wednesday, the Belgian e-bicycle start-up Cowboy announced it would start a crowdfunding campaign. The young company wishes to triple its sales in 2020 after already expanding in other markets such as Germany, France, Spain, and Britain. Young and trendy […]


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Hyundai to invest 46 billion euros in coming years
Gert Verhoeven Posted On December 5, 2019


The South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai, is going to invest tens of billions. A large part of the converted 46 billion euros will go to existing activities, such as electric cars, autonomous vehicles, and hydrogen technology. The manufacturer also frees […]


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German car market to drop by 4% in 2020
Félix Bouland Posted On December 5, 2019


According to the German Auto Industry Union (VDA), 2020 should see the number of national new car registrations drop by 4% after the 2019 record year. Major uncertainties, such as trade conflicts and Brexit, are pointed as the culprits and […]


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Global CO2 emissions continue to rise
Luc Joris Posted On December 5, 2019


Global emissions of fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) continue to rise inexorably and are expected to reach a new record high in 2019. At the same time, the growth of these emissions, which are mainly responsible for climate change, has slowed […]


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5-year delay in Antwerp Oosterweel project
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On December 4, 2019


The works on the Oosterweel link to complete the Antwerp ring road will only end in 2030, not in 2025. The Court of Audit concludes this and project manager Lantis, formerly BAM, confirms. This means that traffic jams will continue […]


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China wants 25% of EVs in 2025
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 4, 2019


China wants to sell ‘some 25%’ of its total car sales in 2025 as electric vehicles. That’s the aim of a new directive of the Ministry of Industry covering the period 2021 to 2035. China is the biggest car market […]


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Audi Ingolstadt lures employees onto train with own station
Joris Van Roy Posted On December 3, 2019


German carmaker Audi tries to lure part of its 44.000 employees at the main factory in Ingolstadt out of their car and on to the train with its ‘own’ train station. The 15,4 million euros for ‘Ingolstadt Audi Bahnhof’ that […]


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France throws automotive suppliers a lifeline
Tony Verhelle Posted On December 3, 2019


Last week, the French sector of automotive manufacturers and suppliers emitted a cry for help. Today, the French government responds with a bunch of measures because 15.000  jobs are directly at stake. In total, the so-called Automotive platform in France […]


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Will there be enough clients for the EV transition?
Félix Bouland Posted On December 2, 2019


Meeting in Bercy this Monday, the French industrials and carmakers are forced to produce electric cars to meet the EU regulations. However, will there be enough clients to buy these more expensive EVs? Between January and October, 41.000 new electric […]


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Ex-president Febiac Pierre-Alain De Smedt dies at age 75
Joris Van Roy Posted On December 2, 2019


One of Belgium’s automotive captains of industry, Pierre-Alain De Smedt, died at the age of 75. The latter was announced on Sunday by the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), of which De Smedt was the president from 2011 to […]


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Daimler to cut 10.000 jobs
Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On December 2, 2019


The German car concern Daimler has announced on Sunday that it will cut thousands of jobs in the coming three years. The German media say some 10.000 jobs will be lost on a total of 130.000. The message follows two […]


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‘Family cars’ of the year 2020 awarded
Tony Verhelle Posted On November 29, 2019


Mobility club VAB has organized the 44th election of  ‘Family Car of the Year’ in Belgium. As usual, there were three categories. In total, 24 cars were participating, 15 gasoline cars, four hybrids, and five full-electric vehicles. The jury consisted […]


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Car rental companies facing digital competition
Félix Bouland Posted On November 29, 2019


Well-established car rental companies are facing competition from new entirely digital services, all while trying to make their mark in the car-sharing service. Avis’ Zipcar and Europcar’s Ubeeqo wish to get hold of the market by using their parent companies’ […]


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Accident costs drunk driver €18.000 on average
Luc Joris Posted On November 29, 2019


If you get behind the wheel drunk and cause an accident, you have to bear the costs yourself. In the event of an accident with an injured person, the average cost of the damage is 18.000 euros. The fines and […]


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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance returns from ‘nearly dead’
Tony Verhelle Posted On November 29, 2019


Car manufacturers Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi have communicated on Thursday about their big ambitions and projects to relaunch the Alliance. They also agreed to appoint a secretary-general for the Alliance to coordinate all projects, who will directly report to Jean-Dominique […]


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‘Green hydrogen too expensive to break through’
Gert Verhoeven Posted On November 28, 2019


Despite high expectations in politics, green hydrogen, generated with sustainable energy, will not break through as a fuel, for the time being. It costs too much to produce it, and the costs seem to be rising rather than falling. Blue […]


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Fisker opens reservations for its Ocean EV
Tony Verhelle Posted On November 27, 2019


California-based Fisker Inc., the manufacturer of eco-friendly electric vehicles, has opened reservations for the Fisker Ocean, an electric luxury SUV arriving in 2022. It will feature ‘a new owner experience’ as it would be available starting at 379 dollars a […]


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SUVs: end of the golden-egg-laying goose nearing?
Félix Bouland Posted On November 27, 2019


In spite of representing nearly half of the car market, Sport Utility Vehicles’ (SUV) popularity could come to an end. According to consumer clinics, these high and heavy vehicles will become more difficult to justify. In fine, a trivialization of […]


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Magnette’s EV proposal provokes many reactions
Tony Verhelle Posted On November 27, 2019


The proposition of federal informer Paul Magnette (PS) to make only EV company cars tax-deductible from 2023 onward is provoking many reactions, from all kinds of parties. The environmental organization Bond Beter Leefmilieu (BBL) applauds the initiative. Mathian Bienstman of […]


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Solvay to increase PVDF production for lithium-ion batteries
Félix Bouland Posted On November 27, 2019


The Belgian chemical specialist, Solvay, has announced it will increase it’s Chinese PVDF production capacity due to the increasing demand from lithium-ion battery production. In Europe, capacity should also increase by 35%. “Solvay’s decision to increase Solef PVDF production capacity […]


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European-wide class action against VW in dieselgate aftermath
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On November 27, 2019


European owners of a Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ car can now join a new widespread lawsuit to enforce a collective solution. Four years ago, VW tampered with the software in a number of its diesel cars. This made those cars’ emissions less […]


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UN report: ‘climate target of 2100 unattainable without a turbo’
Gert Verhoeven Posted On November 27, 2019


Efforts must be increased fivefold to limit global warming to 1,5 degrees, warns the UN in a report for the climate conference in Madrid. Every minute lost increases the cost price and makes it more unlikely to reach the target. […]


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Zeebrugge windmills to charge Tesla cars
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On November 27, 2019


The port of Zeebrugge will install eleven windmills with a total capacity of 44 megawatts. The wind farm costs 50 million euros and keeps 50.000 tons of CO2 out of the air every year. The electricity generated will be used, […]


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Audi cuts 9.500 jobs in Germany next five years
Tony Verhelle Posted On November 27, 2019


Now it’s the turn of the German premium car manufacturer, Audi, to announce 6 billion euros of savings and the reduction of 9.500 jobs in Germany within five years. The savings are calculated over ten years and will also be […]


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Energy supplier Eneco sold to Japanese consortium
Arnaud Henckaerts Posted On November 26, 2019


Dutch energy supplier, Eneco, is being taken over by a Japanese consortium. Industry group Mitsubishi Corporation (80%) and energy supplier Chubu (20%) together put  4,1 billion euros in cash on the table. In doing so, they have outweighed the Dutch […]


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