V2G takes shape in first smart charging area at Sweco HQ

April 22, 2021

Swedish engineering bureau Sweco chose to make its new Belgian headquarters climate-neutral and installs a vehicle-to-grid smart charging arThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU: ‘17% fewer deaths on European roads in 2020’

April 21, 2021

Last year, about 18 800 people lost their lives on European roads: 4 000 or 17% less than in 2019. Belgium (-22%) is one of the ten member sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo and DiDi to collaborate on autonomous driving

April 20, 2021

Volvo Cars and DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of Didi Chuxing, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six Dutch cities only allow emission-free taxis from 2025

April 20, 2021

Six large cities in the Netherlands have signed an ambitious agreement to ban fossil fuel-powered taxis and only allow (new) emission-free tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp marks ‘drop zones’ for e-steps

April 20, 2021

The city of Antwerp has started marking ‘drop zones’ where users of shared e-steps can leave their vehicles after use. It is not compulsory,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Main span of Susan Daniel bridge placed over Brussels canal

April 19, 2021

On Friday, a spectacular move took place on the Brussels canal between the Tour & Taxis site and the North Quarter. The central bridge dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

800 000 euros extra for cycling infrastructure in Brussels

April 16, 2021

The King Baudoin Foundation is again offering support for an improvement in cycling infrastructure in Brussels. The Bikes in Brussels Fund, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ann Schoubs wants De Lijn to be more customer-oriented

April 15, 2021

In the future, De Lijn must again become more customer-oriented and greener. These are the spearheads of ‘Vision 2030’, the renewal plan of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More early and late trains on Belgian government’s wish list

April 15, 2021

The Belgian government wants Belgian rail to become the backbone of the country’s mobility. On Friday, April 2nd, the Minister of Mobility, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF to test 15 regional trains on colza biodiesel

April 15, 2021

For three months, French rail operator SNCF will be running the fifteen diesel locomotives of its Normandy regional train service (TER) on BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Teebike turns any bicycle into an e-bike

April 14, 2021

The French start-up Teebike provides an ingenious system for replacing the front wheel of almost any conventional bicycle with a front wheelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ECA: ‘EU must increase charging infrastructure’

April 14, 2021

In a recent report, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) notes that the European Union is still far from its target of 1 million charging poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘bicycle’s popularity keeps on growing by 77%’

April 14, 2021

The corona pandemic boosted the popularity of the bicycle, and also, during the first months of 2021, bicycle use increased (+77% in March).This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Worldline launches uniform payment for EV-charging stations

April 13, 2021

As the number of electric vehicles increases and the charging infrastructure network grows rapidly, Worldline is finally launching a uniformThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian launch of Lynk & Co ‘mobility concept’ in April

April 12, 2021

The first Belgian client of Lynk & Co’s ‘mobility concept’, the 01 PHEV on a €500 monthly subscription base, is to get his car before This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

3 out of 4 Europeans would consider an EV as their next car

April 12, 2021

79% of European drivers say they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Almost half of the respondents say that the moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden’s plans to boost e-mobility

April 09, 2021

Recently US President Joe Biden unveiled his two-trillion-dollar investment plan. Now details are emerging about the e-mobility investments This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car rental companies sell off fleets to avoid going belly-up

April 09, 2021

Canceled bookings, the disappearance of international travelers, the proliferation of videoconferencing: car rental companies have been gritThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record-breaking Belgian registrations of speed pedelecs

April 09, 2021

The registrations of speed pedelecs (1 257 units) in March 2021 were record-breaking: +57,5% more than in March last year. Even compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: second-hand car sales on the rise in March

April 09, 2021

Car sector federation Traxio has noted a serious increase in second-hand cars’ sales and speed pedelecs in March. To be more realistic aboutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Study: decrease in ride-hailing popularity

April 08, 2021

According to a report from French economist Jean-Charles Simon, commissioned by the National Union for Taxi Industries (UNIT), the impressivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traffic not safer in the Netherlands in corona times

April 08, 2021

Traffic has not become safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders in the Netherlands in the past year. Because of the lockdown, cars This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium first country to monitor nitrogen emissions above sea

April 08, 2021

Belgium is the first country to be able to monitor and maintain nitrogen emissions above the North Sea. According to a press release from thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian entrepreneurs plan night train from Brussels to Berlin

April 07, 2021

Two Flemish entrepreneurs – Louis De Jaeger and Louis Lammertyn – are planning a new night train connection between Brussels and Berlin.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New campaign to raise awareness of motorcyclists

April 06, 2021

The Flemish Foundation for Traffic Engineering (VSV) is launching a new campaign to encourage motorists to look out extra carefully for motoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cable cars, Wallonia’s new public transport?

April 06, 2021

Cable cars, a common sight on the ski slopes, were also regular tourist transport solutions and attractions in many Walloon cities during thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inspection of classic cars to become more uniform

April 02, 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 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders’ Ring development plan causes outrage in Brussels

April 02, 2021

The Flemish Region’s arm for major public works, the Werkvennootschap, is ruffling some feathers in Brussels with its ‘Werken aan de Ring’ dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TSMC to spend $100 billion to beef up chip production

April 02, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for the automotive industry and biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: sale of ‘hybrids’ overtakes diesel

April 02, 2021

According to data analysis bureau AAA Data, registrations of new hybrid cars in France have increased during March. They’re up to 24% comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Efteling opens largest EV charging hub in Benelux

April 02, 2021

Efteling, the fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, near Tilburg in the Netherlands, just opened the largest charging hub in the BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: brawl over plan to reduce lanes on Tervuren Avenue

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 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New cycling map for the province of Flemish Brabant

March 31, 2021

The new cycling map for the province of Flemish Brabant has been officially presented. That happened on Tuesday in Halle, where one of the tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars gives all employees 24 weeks paid parental leave

March 30, 2021

Volvo Cars Family Bond will offer all its employees with at least one year’s service a total of 24 weeks of paid parental leave as of April This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle highway to Brussels Airport inaugurated

March 30, 2021

The new, long-expected bicycle connection to Brussels Airport was officially inaugurated on Monday. The almost two-kilometer-long bicycle hiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp remains most congested region, even in corona times

March 29, 2021

According to the annual report of the Flemish Traffic Center (Vlaams VerkeersCentrum, VVC), the Antwerp belt-way in the direction of the NetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thibaut Georgin new president of NMBS/SNCB

March 29, 2021

Ecolo has nominated Thibaut Georgin (53) the new president of the Belgian railway company. That was confirmed by the Belgian federal MinisteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MIVB/STIB launches youth season ticket at €12 a year

March 29, 2021

As of 1 July, a youth subscription to Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB will cost 12 euros per year. That is what the Brussels GovThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish Mobility Minister no fan of zone 30 generalization

March 26, 2021

Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), does not favor a general introduction of the 30 km/h zone in built-up areas. She saiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MIVB/STIB’s passengers more satisfied, De Lijn’s less

March 25, 2021

Less than 59% of passengers give the Flemish public bus company De Lijn an overall score of at least 7 out of 10. That is the conclusion of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Wind farms to shut down once in four weekends in summer’

March 24, 2021

The combined energy production of nuclear power plants, solar panels, and wind farms leads to an electricity surplus and lower or even negatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Mobility to roll out pavement improvement plan

March 23, 2021

Mobility organization Brussels Mobility is planning to improve, renovate, and make sidewalks in the city more accessible to people with limiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders launches courtesy campaign for cyclist’s safety

March 23, 2021

The Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), just launched a courtesy campaign to improve drivers and cyclists’ traffic safeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First 90-km long rollerblade route links Genk and Hasselt

March 22, 2021

Flanders proudly opened its first rollerblade route on Sunday. The signposted stretch between Hasselt and Genk contains several loops and coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record number of fines for non-compliance with mileage tax

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 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Ydra launches limited Folon edition e-scooter

March 19, 2021

Belgian electric scooter manufacturer, Ydra, launches a limited edition of its Retro range dedicated to the internationally renowned BelgianThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One-third fewer accidents with game detection system

March 19, 2021

The Flemish Minister for the Environment, Zuhal Demir (N-VA), wants to expand the game detection system along the Limburg roads. The system This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Objections against Willebroek-Brussels express tram overruled

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 aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.