Belgium’s King Philippe runs in new Brussels Tram Line 10

September 23, 2024

The new streetcar line 10 was officially opened in Neder-Over-Heembeek on Saturday, with Belgium’s King Philippe—a licensed jet and helicoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eurostar threatens to withdraw from the Netherlands

September 20, 2024

Eurostar, the operator of high-speed trains connecting Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Great Britain, threatens to stop runniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febelauto collected 150 tons of used HEV batteries in 2023

September 20, 2024

Last year, Febelauto, the management body for waste vehicles and industrial batteries, collected almost 150 tons of high-voltage batteries fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway marks milestone with more electric than gasoline cars

September 19, 2024

Norway has reached the predicted watershed moment, with more electric cars than gasoline vehicles being driven daily. The breakthrough came This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Region Europe’s largest car-free zone for one day

September 18, 2024

On Sunday, Mobility Week concludes in Brussels with Car-Free Sunday. From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., the entire Brussels Region will be closed to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DLR’s modular U-Shift concept for an autonomous last mile

September 17, 2024

German Aerospace Center DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfarth) is keeping its ‘feet’ on the ground at IAA Transport in Hanover theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

California launches EV subsidy scheme for low-income households

September 16, 2024

As the Golden State pushes towards its ambitious carbon neutrality goal, California’s low-income residents can apply for a subsidy incentiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Infrabel uses VR to sensitize youngsters to rail walking dangers

September 13, 2024

Belgian rail network manager Infrabel has launched a new VR movie to ask young people to be careful around railroads. After all, a recent suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Zagreb University use AI to streamline battery production

September 13, 2024

BMW Group’s Battery Cel Competence Center  (BCCC) in Munich and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic TechnoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian bicycle economy worth nearly billion euros

September 13, 2024

According to a new study by research firm Transport&Mobility Leuven (TML), the Belgian bicycle economy is worth nearly a billion euros aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian speed pedelec start-up Specter to expand internationally

September 11, 2024

Specter, the Belgian manufacturer of specially designed speed pedelecs, has raised two million euros in new capital to expand its activitiesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schiphol extends self-driving wheelchair test to general public

September 10, 2024

At Schiphol Airport (in the Netherlands), travelers with reduced mobility will be brought to their gate by self-driving wheelchairs. A test This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hidalgo pushes on: 50 km/h on Paris Ring Road from October 1st

September 10, 2024

From October 1st, only 50 km/hour may be driven on the Paris Ring Road. The news was already announced last year, but Paris Mayor Anne HidalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shared bike rides ‘extremely popular’ in Ghent

September 10, 2024

Bicycle sharing is extremely popular in Ghent. This year, 657,843 trips have been made with a shared bike, more than the previous year. JulyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oil price falls to lowest level since 2021

September 09, 2024

The oil price has dropped significantly again. A barrel of US WTI oil now costs 67.67 dollars, after the peak in April of around 87 dollars This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB: Board of Directors approves downsized train offer

September 09, 2024

NMBS/SNCB’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the train offer for 2025 on Friday. This offer is less ambitious than anticipated, partlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB scales back its extra train promise

September 06, 2024

What so many commuters, young people, and weekend tourists were looking forward to is threatening to be a hefty blow to rail travelers and aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poor air quality in 1 out of 5 Brussels elementary school

September 05, 2024

It must be no coincidence: just when three French-speaking parties involved in the formation of the Brussels government decided on their ownThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Cyclis Bike Lease joins German JobRad Group

September 03, 2024

Cyclis Bike Lease, the Belgian bicycle leasing company, has decided to partner with the German JobRad Group. The Hasselt-based company was fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric car sales set new 94% record in Norway

September 03, 2024

While the rest of Europe reports discouraging figures, Norway continues to set new benchmarks in electric vehicle adoption. In August, more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Walloon government scraps Liège’s streetcar extension

August 30, 2024

As great was the joy a few weeks ago at the inauguration of the new streetcar in Liège, so great is the disappointment today among the advoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB to lure 30% new customers with suburban S network

August 26, 2024

Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB aims to increase the number of passengers by 30% by 2032 compared to 2022. Back then, 227 million This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Waasland tunnel only for local traffic from September

August 23, 2024

The Antwerp Waasland tunnel, the oldest vehicle tunnel under the river Scheldt that connects the city with the river’s left bank, will only This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Liège’s streetcar finally makes its comeback after 60 years

August 21, 2024

“A historic day” is what Willy Demeyer, the socialist mayor of Liège, called yesterday the first return after nearly 60 years of the streetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Major works on Craeybeckx tunnel in Antwerp started

August 19, 2024

Major renovation works on the Craeybeckx tunnel on the E19 highway started on Sunday evening in Antwerp. The tunnel will receive LED lightinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Punctual tweets NMBS/SNCB reduce complaints by quarter

August 16, 2024

Complaining on social media about poor service? They know all about that at the Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB, plagued as it is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Less traffic on Flemish highways, but more traffic jams

August 13, 2024

Fewer cars and trucks drove on Flemish highways last year than in 2019, the year before Covid-19. Nevertheless, according to the Flemish TraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Group CEO officially backs EU’s electric mobility agenda

August 13, 2024

In an interview with the German newspaper Der Welt, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has strongly supported the European Union’s planned This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sixt to cut back on EV rental fleet due to ‘low demand’

August 08, 2024

German car rental company Sixt is going to rent out fewer electric cars. It is a remarkable reversal for Europe’s largest car rental companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New speed pedelecs are losing ground while used ones flourish

August 06, 2024

In July 2024, the trend of recent months continued: new speed pedelecs are losing ground (-17.8%, 1,119 units), and second-hand high-speed eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘Used car registrations 12.3% up, prices decline’

August 02, 2024

After an unexpected but once-only decline in June compared to June 2023, there were many new registrations of second-hand cars in July: 64,6This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lufthansa’s profits nearly halve, daughters also take blows

August 01, 2024

As expected, Lufthansa’s second-quarter profit almost halved compared to the same period last year. Net profit came in at 469 million euros,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japan cracks down on rideable suitcases

July 29, 2024

The growing popularity of rideable electric suitcases to get people quickly around airports and train stations has alarmed Japanese authoritThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.