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April 11, 2021

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Biden’s plans to boost e-mobility

Tony Verhelle Posted On April 9, 2021

Recently US President Joe Biden unveiled his two-trillion-dollar investment plan. Now details are emerging about the e-mobility investments it includes. An impressive $100 billion incentive plan is to purchase subsidies for electric cars, and $15 billion is foreseen to build […]

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Traffic not safer in the Netherlands in corona times

Luc Joris Posted On April 8, 2021

Traffic has not become safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders in the Netherlands in the past year. Because of the lockdown, cars drive faster, resulting in relatively more accidents in built-up areas. That is the Dutch police’s conclusion based […]

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Inspection of classic cars to become more uniform

Gert Verhoeven Posted On April 2, 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 regions’ inspections (Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia). There will be guidelines for the most common problems during the […]

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Flanders’ Ring development plan causes outrage in Brussels

Félix Bouland Posted On April 2, 2021

The Flemish Region’s arm for major public works, the Werkvennootschap, is ruffling some feathers in Brussels with its ‘Werken aan de Ring’ development plan. The institution aims at placing a cycling highway on the N3, linking the Ring at the […]

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Brussels: brawl over plan to reduce lanes on Tervuren Avenue

Félix Bouland Posted On March 31, 2021

As parts of the Flemish Region’s plan ‘Werken aan de ring’, there are the projects of the Brussels ring road’s widening and the deletion of two driving lanes in the Tervuren Avenue (N3) to make way for cycling paths. The […]

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Dieselgate: VW claims damages from former CEOs

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 29, 2021

More than five years after the dieselgate scandal broke out, Volkswagen is claiming damages from its former CEOs Martin Winterkorn (73) (VW Group) and Rupert Stadler (58) (Audi). They’re accused of negligence. The former president of the VW Group board […]

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Tesla has more than 6 000 superchargers in Europe

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 26, 2021

Electric car manufacturer Tesla now has more than 6 000 superchargers all over Europe. They’re clustered in 601 locations in 27 European countries. Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk draws the attention once again, clashing with the American National Labor Relations Board […]

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Is Tesla spying on us?

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 23, 2021

According to the governmental authorities in China, Tesla is spying for the USA through the data it collects from its cars. Beijing has decided that no high-ranking government or military officials can drive Tesla anymore. It is generally known that […]

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Pro cyclist associations refute ‘higher tolerance’ for Brussels’ 30-zone

Félix Bouland Posted On March 23, 2021

Last week, a note from the Brussels public prosecutor’s office ordered a temporary higher tolerance threshold for speeding tickets in the 30 km/h zone. Many pro cyclists and pedestrian safety groups react to the news and ask for stricter controls […]

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Flanders launches courtesy campaign for cyclist’s safety

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On March 23, 2021

The Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), just launched a courtesy campaign to improve drivers and cyclists’ traffic safety. More than 5 000 special road signs will be posted on strategic locations in the whole of Flanders. The […]

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Record number of fines for non-compliance with mileage tax

Luc Joris Posted On March 22, 2021

Last year, 31 283 fines were issued for non-compliance with the mileage tax on Flemish roads. That is a new record. Those fines represented a total amount of over 12 million euros. “However, nothing says that we will actually receive […]

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UK cuts down EV subsidies with immediate effect

Joris Van Roy Posted On March 19, 2021

On Wednesday, the British government announced a cut down of the subsidies for electric cars, vans, trucks, and PHEVs with immediate effect. It says it’s “targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch.” Subsidies for […]

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Objections against Willebroek-Brussels express tram overruled

Luc Joris Posted On March 18, 2021

The Belgian Council of State has rejected the appeal by some parties against the express tramline parallel with the A12 between Willebroek and Brussels-North. That means the way is cleared to move forward to approve the project note and get […]

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Brussels 30 km/h zone gets ‘temporary higher tolerance threshold’

Félix Bouland Posted On March 17, 2021

The Brussels public prosecutor has sent a note to all six police zones announcing that the tolerance threshold applied for speeding tickets in the Region’s recently introduced 30 zone would be 10 km/h higher than normal for a two-months breaking-in […]

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EU updates tire labels

Félix Bouland Posted On March 16, 2021

Europe has updated its tire labels for a clearer alternative to help clients opt for safer and more effective tires. The new tag uses five classes, indicates the tire’s sound level, and notes if the tire is adapted for driving […]

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BMW Group accelerates renewable strategy

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 15, 2021

The BMW Group already said recently that it would accelerate its strategy into electrification and becoming a renewable manufacturer. This week, it will probably announce that BMW goes for cars that are entirely recyclable from 2025 onward and that Mini […]

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Taxis rally in protest against Brussels mobility policy (update)

Félix Bouland Posted On March 12, 2021

Unhappy about the Brussels Region’s mobility policies under the latest legislation, around 150 taxis, 80 motorcyclists, and some fifty car drivers rallied in the Brussels’ streets at the North Station to demonstrate on Thursday. The Belgian Taxi Federation (FeBeT), along […]

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Nine members ask EU to fix date for banning ICE cars

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 11, 2021

Together with the Netherlands and Denmark, Belgium has issued a demand to the EU authorities to fix a date on which cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) would be prohibited. Six other EU member states have joined the action: […]

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Flanders: EV charging points mandatory in building sector

Joris Van Roy Posted On March 11, 2021

As of today, March 11, a minimal number of EV charging points or preparatory works will be mandatory in the building sector for new developments, or structural renovation works to acquire an environmental permit in Flanders. The decree was issued […]

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Belgium goes to EU Court against cabotage rules

Luc Joris Posted On March 8, 2021

On Friday, the Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), announced that Belgium, following Malta’s example, is going to the European Court of Justice against the new European rules on cabotage. These are agreements on temporary carrying out transports […]

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Honda to launch Legend Hybrid EX with level 3 autonomy

Gert Verhoeven Posted On March 8, 2021

Honda is the first manufacturer to homologate and market with the Legend Hybrid EX, a car that can drive autonomously at Level 3. Honda’s Traffic Jam Pilot’ is a Level 3 function, which means that the car can drive ‘eyes […]

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Brussels government wants draft decree for Uber before summer

Luc Joris Posted On March 5, 2021

During a protest in Brussels on Thursday, Uber drivers once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the ban on the use of smartphones for limousine drivers, under which Uber falls, which has been in force since Monday in the Brussels capital […]

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Paris: 70 000 fewer parking spots by 2026

Félix Bouland Posted On March 4, 2021

The City of Paris doubles down on its ambition to reduce the number of parking spaces in its streets by the end of the Mayor’s term in office in 2026. Armed with online study results of 16 500 respondents, Anne […]

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Uber decision causes division in Brussels government

Luc Joris Posted On March 2, 2021

The majority of the Brussels government is divided on the decision that Uber drivers are, since Monday, no longer allowed to use their smartphones for orders for rides. On Twitter, Brussels Minister Sven Gatz (Open Vld) and Brussels State Secretary […]

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Standardized EU labels to help consumers recharging their EVs

Tony Verhelle Posted On March 1, 2021

A brand new harmonized set of labels for electric vehicles and charging stations will start to be used throughout Europe as of 20 March this year. This will be in line with the EU Directive requirements on the deployment of […]

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Belgium gives green light for TUI’s Boeing 737 Max

Hilde Van Raemdonck Posted On February 17, 2021

One of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft of the aviation company TUI fly has its airworthiness certificate back from the Belgian authorities. This means that the airplane is allowed to transport passengers again and the first one – with destination […]

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