November 09, 2021
On Monday, almost 1 800 elementary schools in Flanders launched a campaign to promote the use of a bicycle helmet and a high-vis jacket whenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 08, 2021
Brussels does have the power to introduce a city toll and kilometer tax in January 2022 without discriminating against the other regions. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 08, 2021
Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to accelerate the greening of public transport. She will reserve 65 million eurosThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 08, 2021
Users on Twitter have voted in favor of Elon Musk selling 10% of his shares of Tesla. The company’s top executive asked his more than 62 milThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 05, 2021
Today, the Mercedes logo celebrates its 100th anniversary. The three-dimensional star in a ring – a symbol of luxury and refinement – haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 04, 2021
Polestar, the Chinese-Swedish Volvo sister and electric car brand, announces the winners of the second global Designer Contest. Every year, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 04, 2021
Brussels Airlines has had an excellent third quarter, thanks to the strong demand for vacation flights. As a result, the adjusted operating This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 04, 2021
On Wednesday, November 3rd, after 2,5 years of restoration works, Maastricht (southern part of the Netherlands) has officially inaugurated iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 03, 2021
More than a hundred countries have associated with an initiative of the European Union and the United States to reduce methane emissions by This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 02, 2021
The die is cast: electricity provider Engie Electrabel got the green light to build two new gas power plants. The question now is: will theiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
November 02, 2021
This weekend, a new bicycle bridge is installed over the Albert Channel at the locks in Godsheide. The new bridge is part of the Limburg bicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 29, 2021
This weekend, public transport company De Lijn will finish the new tram line in the Blancefloerlaan on the left bank of the river Scheldt inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 29, 2021
Bonheiden – Rijmenam is planning to introduce as many as 22 average speed checks. That is an absolute record for a Belgian municipality of oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 28, 2021
Road safety institute Vias backs the bill proposed by Vooruit MP Joris Vandenbroucke to ban electric scooters for children under 16, as is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 28, 2021
Next year, the Dutch start-up Oceans of Energy will build a floating solar park in the North Sea, co-located with a wind farm, in front of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 28, 2021
The Spanish state-owned railway company Renfe wants to operate a high-speed train connection between Paris and London, using the Channel TunThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 27, 2021
Just a few days before the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Australia has (finally) announced more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 27, 2021
One wheel that does it all. Hyundai’s component division Mobis has unveiled the ‘e-Corner Module’, a wheel that doesn’t only steer but has iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 27, 2021
The low-emission zone (LEZ) is not missing its effect in Brussels. Since June 2018, the disappearance of the oldest diesel vehicles has reduThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 27, 2021
French-Belgian high-speed train company Thalys commissioned its first renovated carriages at Brussels-Midi station on Tuesday. Spaces insideThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 27, 2021
After conquering Antwerp, Dutch GO Sharing is setting foot on Brussels’ territory. The company will launch 500 electric scooters in the BelgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 26, 2021
Despite the paralyzing effects of the corona lockdowns, greenhouse gas emissions broke all records in 2020. That is the conclusion of the laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 26, 2021
Brussels’ public transport company has taken delivery of the first Tramway New Generation (TNG). In total, once Alstom has delivered all 90 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 25, 2021
China is planning to reduce the use of fossil fuels drastically and have non-fossil energy consumption exceed 80% of its total mix by 2060. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 25, 2021
Renault will produce some 500 000 fewer vehicles than planned in 2021 due to a lack of semi-conductors. In the third quarter, 170 000 cars oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 22, 2021
According to a recent study reported by the French Association for the Electric Mobility Development (Avere), France would need 750 000 addiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 22, 2021
According to a survey in eleven European countries, one out of four Belgian motorists (25%) regularly reads or sends messages on his smartphThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 22, 2021
Paris’ Mayor and presidential candidate Anne Hidalgo has presented on Thursday the 2021-2026 bicycle plan. With the construction of 130 km oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 22, 2021
Travel platform FlixMobility, owner of the well-known FlixTrain and FlixBus and parent company of FlixBus USA, is taking over the legendary This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 21, 2021
On seven highway sections, five in Wallonia and two in Flanders, average speed check controls will be active permanently – 24 hours a day,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 21, 2021
The research group Interface Demography (ID) of Brussels’ university VUB has discovered that Brussels’ residents living in deprived neighborThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 21, 2021
On Wednesday afternoon, the Parliamentary Finance Committee approved the bill to speed up the greening of the company car fleet. The compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 20, 2021
From now on, VRT, the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community in Belgium, will provide cyclists with useful traffic inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 20, 2021
On Tuesday, a Flemish and local government delegation has inaugurated the new, yellow-colored bikeway in the Brussels Wetstraat/Rue de la LoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2021
The ‘airport tram’, the future tram connection between the NATO headquarters and Brussels Airport, will transport 10 000 passengers per day.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2021
Brussels Mobility wants to deal with cars parked next to crossings and blocking drivers’ and pedestrians’ views. So, 155 parking places willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 18, 2021
This year, Flanders counted 4 821 vacancies for truck drivers during the first eight months of the year. The acute shortage of drivers is noThis 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 18, 2021
Leasys, a car rental and mobility branch within the Stellantis Group, has unveiled details about its electrification strategy for the near fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
Nerves are tight at German carmaker Volkswagen following media reports of scenarios involving up to 30 000 job cuts. Those plans would have This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
At the budget conclave finalized on Tuesday morning, the Belgian government decided to invest an additional 250 million euros in NMBS/SNCB. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2021
The number of traffic accidents in which a STIB-MIVB tram was involved decreased by 30% between 2019 and 2020, despite the increased presencThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 12, 2021
On Monday, the construction works of the Oosterweel knot in Antwerp, connecting the future Scheldt tunnel with the channel tunnels, have offThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 12, 2021
German airline Lufthansa has repaid part of the state aid it received during the corona crisis following a capital increase as planned. LuftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 12, 2021
Dutch Pon.Bike, the bicycle manufacturer of Gazelle and Cervélo bikes and part of Pon Holding, will take over the American Dorel Sports forThis 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 11, 2021
The Belgian federal government has confirmed its previously announced climate ambition to reduce CO2 emissions by -55% by 2030. All ministerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
According to a new report by the Federal Plan Bureau (FPB), greenhouse gas emissions in Belgium were 2% higher in 2019 than in 2014. Carbon This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
Finish biofuel supplier Neste Oy announced on Thursday HVO 100% fossil-free diesel can be found in three new Q8 gas stations in Belgium. LatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
Limburg will finally get a direct North-South connection for traffic after fifty years of discussions. Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 07, 2021
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced on Wednesday the tramway and high service bus projects that will benefit from a 900 million 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 07, 2021
The European Parliament demands a zero-tolerance for alcohol and drugs on the road throughout the European Union. There should also be a 30 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 06, 2021
The city of Rotterdam and public transport company RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram, RET) want to use the energy and network capacity of itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2021
The HST operators Eurostar and Thalys are picking up their merger plans, which were put on hold for a while due to the corona pandemic. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2021
Car importer and services group D’Ieteren has advanced plans to build a network of bicycle shops across Belgium. The projects are part of a This 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 04, 2021
In England, Germany, Poland, and Belgium, there is an acute shortage of truck drivers. According to Febetra, the federation of Belgian transThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
Last year, almost 1 700 Belgian citizens underwent a driving suitability test. In 82% of the cases, it turned out that they were still allowThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
