Volkswagen admits looking into electric Amarok

April 27, 2022

At an event presentation for the new 2023 Volkswagen Amarok, a board member mentioned that the commercial brand is looking into an electric This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders scrabbles up €2,1 million for sustainable commuting

April 27, 2022

Commuting has to become more sustainable. That is why Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), reserves 2,1 million euros to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LEVC’s electric vans cross the Channel to Belgium

April 27, 2022

London’s typical ‘black cabs’ are crossing the Channel to Belgium in white and blue livery and as a battery-electric van with a range extendThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

After Japan, France issues arrest warrant against Carlos Ghosn

April 26, 2022

Already wanted in Japan (where he fled jurisdiction in December 2019) and searched for by Interpol, former Alliance President Carlos Ghosn iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM says yes to an all-electric Corvette

April 26, 2022

Through its Twitter account, Chevrolet has officially confirmed that it will launch an all-electric Corvette shortly after the introduction This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eventual new Alfa MiTo will be fully electric

April 26, 2022

Alfa Romeo, a brand part of the Stellantis Group, is considering a comeback of its MiTo. Production of the smallest Alfa was discontinued thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels paid €771 000 damages for poor state of roads

April 26, 2022

Last year, the Brussels Region paid out 771 547 euros in compensation for the poor state of the roads. Two hundred ten complaints were handlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Datsun buried for good, Renault wants to sell Nissan shares

April 26, 2022

The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced on Monday that it would stop the production of Datsun vehicles. The historical brand will disThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record number of 12.810 speeding infringements a day in 2021

April 25, 2022

In 2021, the police fined a record number of drivers for speeding, data VTM News could lay hands on shows. During the first six months of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Microchip shortage hurts Renault harder than the Russian crisis

April 25, 2022

The shortage of semiconductors has pushed the revenue of the Renault Group back by 2,7% during the first quarter of this year. However, withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First helicopter on hydrogen to take off in 2023?

April 25, 2022

One of the first helicopters in the world powered with a fuel cell on hydrogen might take off as soon as 2023; a lightweight CoAX2D from GerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda goes for three dedicated EV platforms

April 25, 2022

Honda goes for three new all-electric dedicated vehicle platforms. As already mentioned earlier, the plan is to achieve sales volumes of morThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

€21 million in kilometer tax not yet collected in Flanders

April 25, 2022

Since the start of the kilometer charge for trucks in 2016, nearly 64 million euros in Flemish fines have been issued. However, almost 21 miThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish government irresolute about taxing pick-ups

April 22, 2022

The environmental organization Bond Beter Leefmilieu (BBL) complains about the indecisiveness of the Flemish government to tax pick-ups propThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green NCAP: diesel more sustainable than EVs?

April 22, 2022

In its first study on life cycle assessment, Green NCAP, the sustainability branch of safety organization Euro NCAP, has examined the enviroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn and MIVB/STIB replace old diesel buses

April 22, 2022

Flemish transport company De Lijn will order 99 electric buses worth 66,5 million euros next year. The delivery of the new buses should alloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Indi One EV comes to markets next year

April 22, 2022

The Californian start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), founded in 2017, presented its first electric car at the New York Auto ShoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus RZ next development in brand’s BEVs

April 21, 2022

After Toyota showed several electric models in recent months, it is up to Lexus now, its luxury subsidiary, to unveil the first EV of its fuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Chamber Committee approves traffic bill for e-scooters

April 21, 2022

The Belgian Chamber Committee for Mobility has given the green light for a bill regulating the use of e-scooters in traffic. The new law wilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to allow watching movies while driving autonomously

April 21, 2022

The British Department for Transportation (DfT) has proposed an update to the Highway Code, making it possible for drivers of autonomous carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Belgium far too dependent on fossil fuels’

April 21, 2022

According to the latest report of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Belgium still is far too dependent on fossil fuels. And after the pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Strong demand pushes Tesla to record profit in Q1

April 21, 2022

Despite supply chain worries and other manufacturing problems, electric car maker Tesla succeeded in beating expectations and posting a recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium to ban smoking on rail platforms from 2023

April 21, 2022

From 1 January 2023, Belgium will ban smoking on station platforms of railway company NMBS/SNCB. On Wednesday, the Chamber’s Mobility CommitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CO2 calculator shows carbon footprint of urban delivery

April 20, 2022

Belgian logistics player BD Logistics has asked Antwerp University to develop a tool to calculate the CO2 emissions of its urban delivery acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to unveil its hydrogen concept car on May 19th

April 20, 2022

French carmaker Renault announced it would unveil its hydrogen concept car on May 19th at the ChangeNOW summit to be hosted between the GranThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oosterweel works halted again due to PFOS pollution

April 20, 2022

The Council of State has decided to stop the works of the Antwerp Oosterweel connection for a second time after receiving complaints from enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi’s Urbansphere: personal space for Chinese mega-cities

April 20, 2022

After the Grandsphere luxury limo and Skysphere grand tourer, Audi has unveiled its third vision of the future’s electric car. The UrbanspThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Thirty-day break of your car feels a lot better’

April 20, 2022

Thirty days without using your car. Quite a challenge. But is it feasible? The Belgian Network for Sustainable Mobility urges to give it a tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS SUV comes in three variants

April 20, 2022

Mercedes presented the EQS SUV, the first SUV based on the electric EVA2 platform. There will be three drive variants of the luxury SUV at tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car registrations continue their dive (Update)

April 20, 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, 103 146 new cars were registered in Belgium, 13,5% less than in 2021. The same pattern can be seen all oveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-Load opens its first fast-charging station in Houthalen

April 19, 2022

Young start-up E-Load has inaugurated its first powerful public charging station in the industrial zone ‘Europark’ in Houthalen. The LimburgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mexico takes first step to nationalize its lithium

April 19, 2022

The Mexican parliament yesterday approved a law as a first step to nationalize the country’s lithium reserves, the primary metal used for EVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ebro Hydrogen Corridor: 100 filling stations in north of Spain

April 19, 2022

Spain is gearing up its efforts in hydrogen as a sustainable alternative to oil in the northern part of the country, spanning from the BasquThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars invests in charging technology specialist StoreDot

April 19, 2022

Volvo Cars has invested StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars. The investment wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid warming up Europe with ‘live’ client charm offensive

April 15, 2022

American electric carmaker Lucid Motors, the brainchild of ex-Tesla S Chief Engineer Peter Rawlinson, is warming up Europe for the brand croThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jan De Nul installs France’s first offshore wind farm

April 15, 2022

The Belgian marine service provider, Jan De Nul, has started the construction works of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm project in FrancThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear raises the price of its One with 100 000 euros

April 15, 2022

Dutch start-up Lightyear, the manufacturer of the world’s first commercial solar car, is starting production of its first batch of customeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW is doing well but stays prudent about the future

April 15, 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the operational benefit of the Volkswagen group rose to €8,5 billion, a 77% increase compared to last year. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New mobility start-up MyMove seduces several investors

April 14, 2022

D’Ieteren, Ginion Group, Valckenier, and finance&invest.brussels have joined forces and resources to promote new mobility trends via theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shareholders contest Stellantis topmanagers’ salaries

April 14, 2022

On Wednesday, most Stellantis shareholders (52,12%) gathered in a virtual general meeting voted against the manufacturer’s salary policy, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Billy Bike is looking for a buyer for its shared bikes

April 14, 2022

Billy Bike, the Brussels-based shared electric bicycle operator, is forced to go through a juridical reorganization. Due to the pandemic criThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt will build with Galp EU’s biggest lithium plant

April 14, 2022

Together with Portuguese oil firm Galp, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt wants to construct and exploit the biggest factory for lithiuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

North Sea Port aspires to become EU hydrogen hub

April 14, 2022

The Belgian-Dutch port company North Sea Port, a fusion of the harbors of Ghent, Terneuzen, and Vlissingen, wants to become a hydrogen hub oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche’s electric Taycan keeps outselling classic 911

April 14, 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, Porsche loses some of the elan it showed the year before, delivering 68 426 cars to customers worldwide or 5% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision EQXX confirms 1 000 km+ range in real life

April 14, 2022

The Mercedes Vision EQXX prototype for the electric sedan of the future has recently proven its 1 000 km + range in real driving conditions.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Alpine A110 successor to be built in Norfolk, UK?

April 13, 2022

Persistent rumors situate the assembly of the (all-electric) successor of the Alpine A110 sports car at the Lotus factory in Norfolk, UK. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM strikes deal with Glencore to secure cobalt supply

April 13, 2022

General Motors is following the example of Tesla and has struck a deal with Anglo-Swiss mining giant Glencore to stock up on cobalt, in mostThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.