October 20, 2021
Opel escapes legal prosecution in Germany for an earlier investigation regarding manipulating some of its diesel engines. The company has coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 18, 2021
The council of the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg (EMS) has voted to set up a low-emission zone (LEZ) with an expected timetable for the graduThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 18, 2021
As of 1 July 2022, diesel cars will fail the Brussels technical inspection if their exhaust gases exceed 1 million particles per cm3. This tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
With one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, Chile is also the second-biggest producer after Australia. By 2025, the South American couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
This Tuesday, the Belgian government suggested introducing a tax on short-haul flights less than 500 km from Brussels Airport. In its estimaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2021
French President Macron presented on Tuesday his ‘France 2030’ program, which plans to invest €30 billion in different industrial and enerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2021
Months away from the French elections, President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled his ‘France 2030’ plan. Grounds are laid to invest 30 billion This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 11, 2021
On Saturday in Berlin, Tesla opened its German gigafactory to the public for a ceremony, which looked like an inauguration, even though the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 07, 2021
Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to know how cities and municipalities use the so-called ‘GAS’ fines (GemeentelijkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2021
Soon, the EU Commission will have to decide about the technical details of the future Euro 7 emission standard for 2025. “There is a huge fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 04, 2021
On Sunday, the Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), and the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse Stichting VerkeeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
British motorists driving outside the UK are no longer allowed to use the old-style ‘GB’ indication on their cars. Instead, they have to disThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
During a presentation of its current plug-in hybrid models, Volkswagen gave an outlook on its upcoming PHEV strategy. A new generation of plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
It was a long wait for a new taxi reform in the Brussels Region, but yesterday Brussels Prime Minister Rudi Vervoort (PS) finally came forwaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
Eric-Mark Huitema, Director General at the European car manufacturers association ACEA, rings the alarm bell. He warns that the ambitious ‘FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2021
Invited by the Ministers of Finance and Social Affairs, the Central Economy Council, and the National Labour Council have looked into the neThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2021
The Turnhoutsebaan in the Antwerp district of Borgerhout has to become a ‘bicycle street’. That is what Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2021
EU Commissioner Didier Reynders (Justice, Consumer Protection) is getting irritated by the procrastination of the Volkswagen Group in the diThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
The Flemish government is looking for money to fill the hole the Covid-19 pandemic has made so far in the region’s budget and is targeting tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
State Secretary for Consumer Protection, Eva De Bleeker (Open Vld), wants to see more transparency about the cost of charging an electric veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
The direction of D’Ieteren Centers has organized an exceptional works council on Monday where it announced that two of its centers would be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
Still waiting on the Taxi Plan promised by the Brussels regional government for this summer, Uber makes its discontent known. In March, legiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
“The European car industry is using aggressive lobbying and making unsubstantiated claims in an attempt to derail EU plans to cut pollution This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2021
As we already mentioned in our IAA Mobility stories, two major NGOs, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) and Greenpeace, have started lawsuits againsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
With cycling growing in popularity, pushed by the revolution of electric bikes, the Walloon government is preparing five major bicycle highwThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
It’s been six years now since Dieselgate shook up the entire auto world. Yesterday, the trial in Braunschweig (Germany) began against 4 VW mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2021
An association of Flemish entrepreneurs (Vlaamse Ondernemers) asks authorities to install a budget-neutral smart form of road pricing as sooThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2021
The booming market for second-hand cars in Belgium demands new measurements. According to the Secretary of State for Consumer Protection, EvThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2021
Flanders already has 238 average speed checks, but Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to install 161 more – spread oveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
Mobia, the cooperation between Belgian car federation Febiac, garage sector federation Traxio, and the leasing federation Renta, has presentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
While the EU still has to agree on a proposed ban on new sales of internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035, Italy apparently is lobbying beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2021
Between Tuesday the 5th of September and Sunday the 12th, the German IAA Motor Show in Munich took place. It not only changed location, but This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2021
Brussels Minister of Mobility Elke Van den Brandt (Groen) will fight bicycle theft in the capital with a new action plan. Secure bicycle racThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 06, 2021
From 1 July 2022, a particular counter test (PN measurement) will be used during the annual vehicle inspection for diesel cars. This should This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 31, 2021
The world is out of leaded gasoline at long last as Algeria emptied the last barrels a month ago. This is what reports the United Nations EnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 31, 2021
Brussels Minister for Mobility, Elke Van den Brandt (Groen), does not dare to set a date on introducing the kilometer tax in Brussels. She sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 30, 2021
Following in the footsteps of many other cities in and out of France, such as Brussels, Paris introduces a citywide speed limit of 30 kph. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 30, 2021
The EU has approved Belgium’s capacity rebate mechanism (CRM). This should attract investors to build new power capacity, such as gas power This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 26, 2021
Bicycle theft is a pest in many cities, and thieves are more and more after expensive electric bikes. Now, the police in Louvain have decideThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 25, 2021
The Brussels-based start-up Decarbone specializes in converting combustion engine vans to electric vehicles but faces administrative problemThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 19, 2021
Latvia will introduce a new EV subsidy program in 2022, offering buyers of a new battery-electric car (BEV) a premium of up to €4 500. ForThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 19, 2021
Fastned and The Fast Charging Network have to bite the dust after the Dutch Council of State ruled on Wednesday that oil companies like ShelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 17, 2021
Due to the heavy floods in Belgium this July, an estimated 50 000 vehicles have been put out of service. Waiting for insurance reimbursementThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 16, 2021
Consternation in France: the decree published on Wednesday making the biennial technical inspection of two-wheelers compulsory was “suspendeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 12, 2021
France has announced that it will implement the European directive to require motorbikes to undergo a technical inspection every two years fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 09, 2021
US President Biden has joined the growing number of countries that want to accelerate electrification. Biden wants 50% of all vehicle sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 06, 2021
Ride-hailing platform Uber struggles to attract drivers who left the company earlier because the demand for rides had fallen sharply during This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 05, 2021
From 1 September, driving test centers will temporarily exclude people who commit fraud during the exam. This is what Flemish Minister of MoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 03, 2021
Theoretical driving tests will remain valid until December 31st, 2021, or March 31st, 2022, depending on the original date of validity. ThatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 02, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) wants to simplify traffic regulation for cyclists and pedestrians. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 02, 2021
From 1 September, motorists will no longer have to pay tolls on several popular highways in Spain. This can quickly save dozens of euros in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2021
The MR party remains clearly opposed to the introduction of a kilometer tax in Brussels. This is evident from a reaction by its Brussels preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2021
Belgian police are testing the Mesa Fusion ‘super radar’ these days on the E411 near Namur on the Beez viaduct spanning the river Meuse. DevThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 28, 2021
France has raised the ecological bonus for electric utility vehicles to 7 000 euros for physical persons and 5 000 euros for companies, fromThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 27, 2021
Because speeding drivers will be dealt with more severely, the Belgian Government expects an influx of traffic fines. That is why an extra pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 27, 2021
According to a survey by mobility organization Touring, 67% of Belgians are opposed to a city toll plan like Brussels intends to impose withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 26, 2021
America’s number one car manufacturer, GM, has filed a complaint against competitor Ford for the use of the name Cruise before Californian jThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 23, 2021
The Brussels Government has delivered negative advice on the second version of the scoping note on the redesign of the Northern Ring Road. HThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 23, 2021
On Thursday, the Brussels government approved the Delta Herrmann-Debroux Master Development Plan (PAD). The raised road will be demolished, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 23, 2021
Thanks to the improved controls on the payment of traffic taxes, the Flemish government will rake in a surplus of 32 million euros. Since MaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
