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A few weeks ago, we announced that the Chinese manufacturers were sneaking in on the Belgian market. One of the new importers, OneAutomotive, has communicated about their plans and future model portfolio. Not only the car manufacturers are suffering lately, […]
There will be brought in 210 additional private buses in Flanders to relieve public transport during school rush hours. That is what Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), announced. In September, the Minister already said to be willing […]
The Ghent-based Swedish truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, is going to assemble batteries for the electric models for all European sites. The management announced this on Wednesday. It involves an investment of millions. The details have yet to be worked out, […]
American motorcycle legend Harley-Davidson (HD) is somewhat going back to the future by showing an electric bicycle called Serial 1. The elegant e-bike with its white tires, brown leather saddle, and handgrips is a clear wink at the first Harley […]
According to the New Energy Outlook (NEO), BloombergNEF’s annual long-term analysis on the future of the energy economy, the energy transition continues to accelerate thanks to the corona pandemic, but still not fast enough to meet the goals of the […]
After years of waiting for approval, the Liberty, a flying car from Dutch PAL-V, costs around half a million euros, is finally allowed on the public road. The Dutch Traffic Administration (Rijksdienst voor Wegverkeer, RDW) has given the green light […]
The smoker’s posts on the platforms of train stations in the Netherlands will be transformed into charging points for e-bikes. The Dutch ProRail is planning to rebuild its train stations circularly. “By transforming those smoker’s posts, we hope to stimulate […]
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz AG is strengthening its partnership with British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin, giving them access to its electric vehicle technology in exchange for a 20% stake. Daimler will get £286 million (€309 million) worth of shares over […]
A week ago, the Calfornia-based ‘eco-carmaker’ Fisker Inc. announced that Canadian contract manufacturer Magna would build its first car (out of four), the Ocean SUV, in Austrian Graz. Today, the company announced that the Ocean’s production version would have its […]
Dutch fast-charging network company, Fastned, has opened on Tuesday its first charging station in Belgium at the Ostend Airport. The station offers four 300 kW CCS connections and two 50 kW CHAdeMO connections. A capable electric car should be able […]
Since last week, teleworking has once again become the norm in Belgium due to the corona crisis. This decision has an immediate major impact on the volume of traffic. Traffic congestion was much lower, and the ridership on the public […]
The export of old and polluting cars from Western countries is a threat to the countries of destination. Most of those cars end up in developing countries. That is what a report by the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) states. According […]
The fusion between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group will probably get the green light from Europe. Under its umbrella name Stellantis, the new Group will have its headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the […]
Despite the corona crisis, Brussels Airport will still offer flights to 120 destinations this winter (from October 25th till March 25th). Last year, there were more than 200 in the same period. Almost half of those flights (50 destinations) will […]
Members of the Walloon Parliament have voted on Monday quasi unanimously a resolution to urge to start talks with the Brussels government before they would implement a city toll in the capital region. If necessary, the MPs want to bring […]
The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has become the most popular sort of vehicle in the world. Nevertheless, the criticism is increasing as well: too big, too heavy, too polluting, too intimidating, too… What to think about this split? Until now, […]
Fiat has introduced a new version of its electric 500 – the Fiat New 500 3+1, which is characterized by an additional door on the passenger side, hinged in the opposite direction. Thus, the New 500 3+1 is designed to […]
The German airline Lufthansa, the parent company of Brussels Airlines, calls additional savings in expenses “indispensable” in a letter to its staff on Sunday. It will be forced to keep an extra 125 airplanes grounded, that were scheduled to fly […]
In recent months, sales of used cars have outperformed those of new cars. On the one hand, because new sales are still relatively slow, but also because the mobility needs of private customers have changed. Increased demand, combined with a […]
German-French carmaker Opel is going to equip its ‘lounge on wheels’, the Zafira Life, with a fuel cell (again). The technical details are not communicated yet. According to newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the development has reached a stage road testing […]
There are already several smart mobility apps available to help you find your way around the mobility offer. And companies can hire or recruit a mobility manager, someone who offers help within the company to develop a real strategy around […]
In its latest Mobility Observatory, automotive leasing specialist Arval has investigated the total cost of ownership of EVs in France compared to their conventional and hybrid alternatives. It turns out that, in many cases, the Government’s tax system exempting EVs […]
Poimo, the inflatable electric scooter that fits in a backpack, developed by Japanese university researchers, is broadening its scope. It lets you now design your own custom-made electric motorcycle or wheelchair, just by taking a riding pose and letting the […]
Three Antwerp organizations – mobility organization Bycykel, thrift store Kringwinkel, and building material company Ecomat/Circomat – have invested in seven electric cargo bikes and accompanying trailers. Other companies and people living in the neighborhood can borrow those vehicles. The city […]
Five highway parking lots along the E17 between Ghent and Courtrai will be equipped with road signs informing truck drivers about the occupation rate. This way, they can choose a more quiet place to get some sleep. Flemish Minister for […]
Car manufacturer BMW has announced that it will expand its production capacities for EVs in its home country Germany. From 2021 onward, battery cells will be coated, and complete high-voltage battery packs will be produced from 2022 at the BMW […]
Belgian industrial group, John Cockerill, is at the forefront of the ‘green’ hydrogen race. After selling five 5 MW electrolyzers to Taiwan, the group is set to invest 100 billion euros for production units in France (Alsace) and Belgium (Seraing). […]
As long as the measures are respected, the risk of coronavirus infection in public transport is minimal. This is shown by an international study by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), the international trade association for public transport, published […]
According to the Swiss bank UBS, the expected battery cost will drop under the ‘magic’ barrier of $100 per kWh by 2022. This will trigger a faster switch to electric vehicles than previously expected. Undoubtedly it will also cause a […]
Auto 5, Belgian brand of the French Mobivia (Norauto) group, an expert in equipment and maintenance of cars, will unveil a new service in a few days: leasing for private individuals, aged 23 years old minimum. “The public we are […]
General Motors has just launched a fully-electric Hummer pickup truck. The GMC Hummer EV is scheduled to go into production in the fall of 2021. Different versions are planned, but the first will be the Hummer EV Edition 1 with […]
The more motorized vehicles in the street, the more negative the inhabitants’ feelings about their streets’ livability. That is one of the conclusions of the citizen science project ‘Straatvinken’ (literally, street finches, e.n.) of the Ringland Academy. The project is […]
Liège is strongly affected by the coronavirus. An explanation put forward to explain this greater contamination in the province of Liège is linked to the use of public transport. Contrary to other Walloons, the residents of Liège take the bus […]
In the harbor of Ghent, the North-C-Methanol project is to become the world’s first in CO2 capturing on such a large scale and use it to create in a sustainable way methanol for the chemical industry and as an alternative […]
Until now, most EV users know perfectly well what their electrical range is. But most of them are not so well informed about how much they charge, how much this costs, and how much they can recuperate tax-wise. App developer […]
