Concept #1 previews smart’s electric future

September 06, 2021

At the IAA Mobility in Munich, tiny city-car manufacturer Smart has unveiled Concept #1, previewing the first electric production model undeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car inspection steps up fight against soot filter fraud

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 This should This content has been archived.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.

Brussels canal zone boasts two more pedestrian bridges

September 06, 2021

Two new bicycle and pedestrian bridges over the Brussels-Charleroi canal, linking the commune of Molenbeek and the city of Brussels, were inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sweden cannot find night train operator for Brussels-Malmö

September 03, 2021

The Swedish plan to have a night train between the Belgian capital and the Swedish city of Malmö is a failure. According to the Swedish MinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cleverpod launches smart electric micro delivery vehicle

September 02, 2021

The Italian-developed Cleverpod CP01 is a compact three-wheeler with an electric drive system and a 450-liter loading space, with a range ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Mobility Center centralizes all traffic management

September 02, 2021

The new Brussels Mobility Center, officially inaugurated by Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen), will improve traffic manThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Infrabel opens first real ‘rail school’ in Belgium

September 02, 2021

On Wednesday, the Belgian railway manager, Infrabel, officially opened its new Infrabel Academy in Molenbeek (Brussels). The Infrabel AcademThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ryanair promises 200 new jobs in Belgium

September 01, 2021

Irish low-budget airline, Ryanair, launches eleven new destinations this winter season, all departing from Charleroi. This winter, Ryanair wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch nest egg for second-hand EV subsidies is empty

August 31, 2021

This year, 6 750 Dutch citizens received a 2 000 euros subsidy to buy or lease a second-hand electric car. Unfortunately, this means that thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris slows down to 30 kph

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.

Electric racing car ERA breaks lap record in Zolder

August 27, 2021

Belgium-developed electric racing car ERA has broken the electric lap record on the raceway of Zolder. It finished the lap in 1 minute and 3This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

STIB-MIVB inaugurates new underground depot in Brussels

August 26, 2021

It measures 30 000 m3, 5,6 kilometers of rails, 27 switches, and has one 110-meter-long metro-wash. All of it is underground. The Brussels pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Louvain police use ‘lure bikes’ to catch thieves

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.

Cambio celebrates 50.000th subscriber

August 26, 2021

Car sharing company Cambio celebrated its 50 000th subscriber in Brussels on Wednesday. The company has been active in Belgium since 2002. MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia plans two electric SUVs on E-GMP platform for 2022

August 25, 2021

Continuing with its strategy to have a line-up of eleven fully electric cars by 2027, South Korean carmaker Kia plans to launch two new elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle-highway bridges inaugurated in Limburg

August 25, 2021

The new bridges spanning the Europalaan between Dilsen-Stokkem and Opoeteren, and the Vaartstraat in Rotem were inaugurated on Tuesday. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian architect develops telescopic home charging system

August 24, 2021

The Flemish architect and entrepreneur Danny Vaes (47), who specialized in urban development, has developed a prototype smart charging systeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels MIVB/STIB commissions its first hydrogen bus

August 24, 2021

The Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has its first hydrogen bus. The bus, presented on Monday, will be tested for two years to faThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LeasePlan’s Happy Charger Disk to encourage courtesy

August 24, 2021

Europe has the ambition to dispose of one public charging station per ten electric cars, but we’re far from that target, and EV drivers faceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla is working on humanoid robot

August 23, 2021

Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled plans for a metallic humanoid robot that will perform unsafe, repetitive, or boring tasks and will be builThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wanted: experienced technicians for classic cars

August 23, 2021

Although higher and higher prices are being paid for exclusive classic cars, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep this driving heriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Infrabel renovates Belgium’s longest rail bridge in Temse

August 23, 2021

In Temse, three bridges over the river Scheldt connect the province of Antwerp, on the right bank, and the province of East Flanders, on theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Avenue Louise gets cycle path

August 23, 2021

The Brussels Region is continuing to make more and more of the capital’s roads suitable for cycling. Last but not least: Avenue Louise, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eurostar to increase train capacity due to more bookings

August 20, 2021

Eurostar is adding extra journeys to its transport plan as the easing of travel restrictions boosted demand. That is what the operator of hiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Indonesia to convert fuel-powered motorbikes to electric

August 20, 2021

On Wednesday, Indonesia launched a pilot project to convert motorbikes with combustion engines into electric-powered vehicles. Ten motorbikeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Google Maps to show micromobility from Bird, Spin, and Voi

August 20, 2021

After pioneering in 2018 to show where to find Lime’s e-scooters and integrating them directly into the route planner in Google Maps, today’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp and Ghent trams will always get green light

August 19, 2021

The Flemish authorities want to improve the circulation of trams in the cities of Antwerp and Ghent and, therefore, introduce a pilot projecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent will not expand LEZ but launches ‘air quality fund’

August 19, 2021

There will be no geographical expansion of the low-emission zone (LEZ) in Ghent after all. The bench of Alderman will take that decision on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lease bikes gain popularity too

August 18, 2021

Bicycles are gaining in popularity, and by now, almost half of all new bicycles sold are electrically assisted. Moreover, since e-bikes are This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda launches electric U-GO Scooter under €1 000 in China

August 18, 2021

Japanese car and motorcycle manufacturer Honda has launched under its Chinese arm Wuyang-Honda a new electric scooter called U-GO, with a raThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium: used car market boom expected due to July floods

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.

IKEA introduces free ‘Pändelbuss’ to and from Antwerp

August 17, 2021

On Wednesday, IKEA will start a free shuttle bus service between Wilrijk and the Antwerp city center. ‘Pändelbuss’ is a test project collabThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia finances free transport for victims of floodings

August 16, 2021

The Walloon government will allocate a 1,5 million euros subsidy to provide free transport for the victims of the floodings in mid-July. ManThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France shuns transition to all-electric cars

August 13, 2021

With Europe setting in stone the end of the internal combustion engine for 2035, electric and hydrogen cars are set to take over. In spite oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: impact study confirms third metro line is best option

August 13, 2021

The project to create a new metro line 3 to link the north (Evere) to the south (Forest) of the capital is the most suitable mode of transpoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Bosch succumbing to battery technology for EVs after all?

August 13, 2021

Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier, announced that it wants to be a top tier in delivering industrial equipment for battery prodThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France makes technical inspection for motorbikes compulsory

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.

Free ‘mobility package’ for those who move in or to Malines

August 12, 2021

Anyone who plans to move in or to Malines can apply for a free mobility package. The ‘try-out package’ contains a free subscription or membeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Be-Mobile develops traffic app for Olympic village in Paris

August 10, 2021

The Ghent-based mobility company and Proximus daughter Be-Mobile will develop an application to manage the logistics flow for the constructiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volta to bring free EV-charging to Europe

August 09, 2021

San Fransico-based EV fast-charging startup Volta Charging is planning to jump to Europe to feature its free charging model, financed by advThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Berg-Meeswijk ferry over river Meuse operational on 30 August

August 09, 2021

The restoration works of the car ferry connection between Meeswijk (Maasmechelen, Belgium) and Berg (Urmond, the Netherlands) have to be finThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders: highest number of traffic deaths since 2016

August 09, 2021

In the first six months of this year, 109 people died in traffic accidents in Flanders. That is almost a quarter more than in the same perioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber suffers under heavy driver incentives spending

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.

Paris region provides its own EV premium up to €6 000

August 06, 2021

The French capital provides up to 6 000 euros subsidy for private individuals to replace their polluting cars with alternatively-fuelled vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai launches Mocean subscription for EVs in UK

August 05, 2021

After initially introducing it in Spain, Hyundai Motors is launching its ‘Mocean’ monthly subscription service in the UK for hybrids, plug-iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.