March 02, 2021
If all planned production is realized in time, the EU’s battery production for electric cars could meet demand already this year, at around This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
A brand new harmonized set of labels for electric vehicles and charging stations will start to be used throughout Europe as of 20 March thisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
The Belgian Army has awarded a tender for 879 military trucks to DAF, a Dutch manufacturer with a major Belgian production site. The tender This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
After a pilot project last year, the city of Mechelen will relaunch a hundred shared e-scooters from March 1st on. The e-scooters will be diThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
The Dutch fast-charging company Fastned has raised another €150 million to expand its existing network of 133 fast-charging stations in seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
Markus Duesmann, the CEO of the German car manufacturer Audi, a VW Group member, has declared to Business Insider that Audi Brussels will buThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
The Belgian mobility budget, which exists two years on 1 March, currently reaches 1,5 in 1 000 employees who claim a company car. At the begThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
March 01, 2021
The Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), will reserve 90 million euros to install LED lights along the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 26, 2021
Stellantis, the new company resulting from the FCA/PSA fusion, is taking its first decisions. The Douvrin factory (France) will build batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 26, 2021
Two Dutch rail enthusiasts want to launch a new night train connection with departure from Belgium and the Netherlands. The sleeper train seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 26, 2021
Belgian bus builder Van Hool and its German partner Kiepe Electric, a global supplier of electrical systems for rail equipment and bus manufThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 26, 2021
Belgians drove on average 4 264 km less by car in the past year or a decrease of almost 25%. This is according to figures from Car Pass, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 26, 2021
Volkswagen’s factory for electric vehicles in Zwickau is undergoing significant changes. As from mid-April, a third shift will be introducedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
The real estate division of the D’Ieteren Group in Belgium, D’Ieteren Immo, has developed a quarantine box for faulty electric and hybrid caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
High concentrations of particles in the air increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases or stroke. That is the clear conclusion of a largeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo and Chinese partner Geely Auto, both owned by Geely Holding, are not going ahead with the announced fusioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order for a 100-day review of the most critical supply chains the US is too dependent on today. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
In April, Brussels Airlines will restart flying to several holiday destinations in Europe. The company expects more bookings toward the comiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 25, 2021
The American car manufacturer Fisker has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn on building a new ‘reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
Mobility organization VAB has just announced the VAB Family Car Competition winners and says that electric driving is becoming a financiallyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
One out of three cars registered in Belgium – almost two million cars – is second-hand. Younger drivers most often buy used cars: 47% ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has started a program to develop the first ‘fully connected city’ in Japan. It will be a big laboratory forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
The Hopium Māchina, the dream car four-door sedan on hydrogen envisioned by French racing driver Oliver Lombard, is scheduled to be presentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
On Tuesday, Mercedes officially unveiled its important new C-Class model, sedan as well as break. The plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) will comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
On Tuesday morning, the new hydro-electric power station on the Meuse in Anseremme (Dinant, Belgium) has been inaugurated. The power plant wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 24, 2021
American electric car start-up Lucid Motors, the brainchild of former Tesla chief engineer Peter Rawlingson, announces a merger with investmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
After recording a 35,4% sales drop during the first quarter of 2020, French automotive equipment manufacturer Faurecia got back in shape durThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
According to the 2021 J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, 82% of today’s owners will ‘definitely’ buy a next This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
2020 has been an ‘annus horribilis’ for Renault. It lost € 8 billion last year and the yearly turnover shrunk by 21,7% to € 43,5 billionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
In Ghent, the construction of one of Belgium’s first ‘intelligent turbo roundabouts’ started on Monday. This took place at the intersection This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
Electric cars are no novelty to Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5, unveiled as a world premiere today, marks a bold step for the Korean car manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
Several airline companies – Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Ethiad, among others – will soon organize tryouts with the digital vaccinatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 23, 2021
Chuck Hoskin, Jr., principal chief of the Native American Cherokee Nation, has asked Jeep no longer to use the tribe’s historical name for iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 22, 2021
In 2020, the Belgian car fleet contained 2 815 755 diesel cars (-6,3%) compared with 2 843 903 gasoline cars (+5%) the year before. This is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 22, 2021
Belgian gas grid manager Fluxys is backing up the promising KU Leuven research in hydrogen panels producing the ‘green gas’ directly from thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 22, 2021
The further electrification of the Belgian rail network, combined with battery trains if necessary, seems to be the most interesting alternaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 22, 2021
Daimler AG’s CEO Ola Kallenius has declared that the latest Denza crossover’s success will determine the Chinese electric-car brand’s prospeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 22, 2021
According to a survey by HR services company Acerta, employees still prefer company cars for their daily commute. Alongside, more and more pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 19, 2021
Energy provider Engie and chemical company Ineos Phenol are experimenting with a hydrogen project in Antwerp’s port. Hydrogen is injected inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 19, 2021
American fuel cell truck developer Hyzon will deliver in the next five years 1 500 heavy-duty trucks on hydrogen to New Zealand’s Hiringa EnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 19, 2021
on Thursday, Daimler AG reported its results for the fiscal year 2020. The company has been suffering from the pandemic, but the final figurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
The English sports car manufacturer McLaren has just presented its new flagship Artura. It’s a completely new high-performance two-seater coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
Nissan today presents its third-generation Qashqai. This model is important: it consolidates the manufacturer’s commitment to stay on the EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
Belgian households spent 11% of their budget on transport in 2019. This is shown in a study on transport expenditure from the Federal PlanniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
The Danish shipping giant, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, known as Maersk, wants to launch its first carbon-free liner vessel by 2023, seven yeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
February 22nd, a contractor will start works at Antwerp’s oldest tunnel under the River Scheldt, the ‘Waasland Tunnel’, often called the ‘raThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
Energy provider, Engie, and recycling company, Renewi, have obtained permission to build the highest wind turbine in Belgian territory. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
Last year, a ‘record number’ of 107 new hydrogen filling stations was opened throughout the world, bringing the total to 560 according to thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 18, 2021
The new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, Thierry Bolloré (ex-Renault), has just revealed a new global strategy for the Indian-owned British carmakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
Ford says today that by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, which means all-electric or This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
Peugeot will launch an electric version of the Rifter in the autumn of 2021. Its propulsion relies on the electric drive and battery technolThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
In the global ‘battery war’ that is going on, Europe has been a minor player until now. Almost all batteries (and especially the battery celThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
With 24% fewer cars sold than in the same month last year, January 2021 is the worst first month of the year on record to date. According toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
One of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft of the aviation company TUI fly has its airworthiness certificate back from the Belgian authorities. ThisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
On Monday, Seafar, a specialized company in remotely controlled navigation, launched the first shipping trip between the ports of Antwerp anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
It was a public secret that there would come a coupe derivative of the Volkswagen ID.4 crossover. Now, CEO Ralf Brandstätter himself has coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 17, 2021
Belgian materials and chemical multinational Solvay will deliver lightweight aerospace materials and technology for British Vertical AerospaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 16, 2021
In 2012, Opel launched its small SUV, Mokka. In eight years, it sold more than a million of them. The new Mokka lost its X (no 4WD anymore) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 16, 2021
Europe has its Green Deal, and the US now wants to have its GREEN Act. The latter is not as comprehensive as the Deal is for Europe, but it This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 16, 2021
According to a new calculation method used by Dutch health authorities, wood-burning stoves are responsible for about one-quarter of fine paThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
