EU parliament wants carbon footprint label for batteries

February 11, 2022

The European Parliament wants to make batteries more sustainable by reducing their environmental and social impact. Therefore, the EnvironmeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Automotive leasing booming: record year for ALD

February 11, 2022

2021 seems to have been a positive year for automotive leasing companies. After Arval posted good results, now is the turn of ALD AutomotiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Air quality in about 70 Brussels’ schools alarming’

February 11, 2022

A study by the Brussels non-profit organization De Luchtzoekers (‘the air seekers’), presented on Thursday, indicates that the air quality iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche gearing up in becoming e-bike specialist

February 11, 2022

Porsche AG has announced two strategic partnerships in the fast-growing market of e-bikes. The sports car manufacturer has acquired Fazua, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Smart EVs will have ‘hashtag’ name

February 11, 2022

Smart has presented the new terminology for its future generation of electric cars. It uses the ‘#’ symbol in combination with a number. GivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Valeo to develop a new electric motor

February 10, 2022

Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in FraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM calls in customers’ help for a competitive EV pickup

February 10, 2022

Truck specialist RAM wants to bring an all-electric pickup to the market by 2024. To avoid a me-too product, the company has created ramrevoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren baptizes its bicycle business Lucien

February 10, 2022

Belgian’s most prominent car importer, D’Ieteren, is bringing together all its new bicycle businesses under the Lucien brand, the listed comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EnergyVision: 492 extra public charging points in Brussels

February 10, 2022

Before the end of the year, some 246 charging stations (with 492 charging points) will be added to the Brussels public EV charging network, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop developing internal combustion engines (Update)

February 09, 2022

The Japanese business newspaper Nikkei announces that Nissan plans to stop the further development of internal combustion engines. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels police caught 68.568 speed merchants in 2021

February 09, 2022

Last year, the Brussels police checked more than 33 million motorists on driving speed, and 68 568 of them were caught speeding. That is 17%This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DS tests its future with E-Tense Performance

February 09, 2022

By 2024 DS Automobiles will be fully dedicated to electric models. In the wake of that shift, the company is experimenting with technology aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bolt expands with ride-hailing offer in Belgium

February 09, 2022

As the debate on taxi services and ride-hailing in Brussels rages on, newcomer Bolt puts its cards on the table. Estonian company Bolt – pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Here’s the Tonale poised to save Alfa Romeo

February 09, 2022

Alfa Romeo has finally lifted the curtain on its compact SUV, Tonale. In many ways, this is the little brother to the Stelvio, but despite bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL casts first stone of new e-bus plant in Roeselare

February 09, 2022

Bus and coach manufacturer VDL has officially started the construction of a new, energy-neutral production unit in Roeselare (West Flanders)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Two biggest Flemish car magazines are merging

February 09, 2022

The specialized car magazines AutoGids and AutoWereld are becoming the only magazine. It will appear 22 times per year and be closely relateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW leads German development of flat hydrogen storage tank

February 08, 2022

A consortium of German heavyweights led by BMW is working on developing a flat tank for storing hydrogen at 700 bar that can be mounted in aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bugatti speeding at 417 kph reignites German speed limit debate

February 08, 2022

“Rasen ist out.” In Germany, the famous road safety quote is receiving strong political support these days. The renewed discussion on whetheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More road tax fraud with foreign and dealer plates

February 08, 2022

Increasing numbers of offenses against payment of road traffic tax have been identified with foreign number plates and trader number plates.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes speeds up launch of two all-electric SUVs

February 08, 2022

Mercedes is extensively realigning its business. After a change of name, with Daimler AG turned Mercedes-Benz Group AG at the beginning of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders opposes Walloon windmills in its backyard

February 08, 2022

Flemish Minister of Patrimonial Estate, Matthias Diependaele (N-VA), supports Zuhal Demir (N-VA), Flemish Minister of the Environment, in heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla hires ‘stewards’ for expected queues at Superchargers

February 08, 2022

With the upcoming crocus holidays in the Netherlands and winter holidays in Denmark, Tesla is expecting queues at its Superchargers in GermaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to stop small cars and concentrate on higher segments

February 08, 2022

The German car manufacturer and VW daughter Audi wants to make more money per car sold. The consequence is that it has to abandon producing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All German trains to run diesel-free by 2040

February 07, 2022

Germany’s main railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, wants to completely ban the use of diesel for its locomotives by 2040. Its 3 000 diesel locoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari employees get €12.000 record bonus

February 07, 2022

Ferrari’s birthday year has started in party style. After the best sales performance in its history, Ferrari has awarded each employee a 12 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: 20% of Belgians use an e-bike now

February 07, 2022

Soft mobility has gained new followers over the past year, thanks to the e-bike, now used by 20% of the Belgian population. That is what theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU plans to inject 42 billion euros in its chip industry

February 07, 2022

On Tuesday, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton will present the European Chips Act. It embodies the ambitious plan of the European This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energy Observer 2: a 120 m cargo ship propelled by fuel cells

February 07, 2022

The Energy Observer, the experimental zero-emission catamaran of French entrepreneur Victorien Erussard that circumnavigated the globe twiceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will have its own EV platform called Panthera

February 06, 2022

Jaguar has decided to develop its own electric platform as part of its plan to become an all-electric brand by 2025. The I-Pace will continuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elia strongly doubts blackout doom scenario UAntwerp study

February 04, 2022

Grid manager Elia doubts the recent ‘theoretical’ study by Antwerp University that warns for blackouts in case of a nuclear phase-out. The cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Do not ban ICE cars too quickly’

February 04, 2022

BMW Group CEO, Oliver Zipse, is joining Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares to warn about the “premature and thoughtless banning” of ICE cars. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Car-Pass: ‘Teslas cover most kilometers of all’

February 04, 2022

Last year, Belgians rediscovered their way to the driver’s seat. Data by Car-Pass, the organization that manages the central register with tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Former Brussels Airlines CEO at helm of rail company Lineas

February 04, 2022

Bernard Gustin, the former CEO of Brussels Airlines, will become the new CEO of rail freight company Lineas. Gustin will lead the managementThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Spirii and PowerGo to roll out 15.000 EV charging points

February 04, 2022

Danish EV charging platform integrator, Spirii, and PowerGo, daughter of Dutch solar park and sustainable energy provider PowerField, are joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU’s green label for nuclear and gas under fire

February 03, 2022

The decision of the European Commission on Wednesday to give gas and nuclear energy a ‘green’ label provokes criticism. For environmental orThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales further down, second-hand car sales persist

February 03, 2022

During the first month of 2022, the second-hand car sales (55 821 units, +0,1%) were perfectly equivalent to last year. The registrations ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Melexis sold 1,4 billion automotive chips in 2021

February 03, 2022

Belgian chip manufacturer Melexis posted record sales in 2021. With sales up 27 percent and net profit growth of a whopping 89 percent, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford injects an extra $20 billion into electric car

February 03, 2022

Automaker Ford is injecting an additional 10 to 20 billion dollars over the next five to ten years into the electrification of all the modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Why not visit Audi Brussels virtually?

February 03, 2022

Corona restrictions have triggered a creative idea at Audi. Due to the pandemic, visitors worldwide are no longer allowed in their plants, bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian transport sector flourishes more than ever

February 03, 2022

The transport sector in Belgium is booming. According to professional association UPTR (Union Professionnelle du TRansport et de la LogistiqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Council of State overrules Ghent on classic cars in LEZ (update)

February 03, 2022

In a response to the ruling of the Belgian Council of State, Ghent decided to scrap the ‘discrimination’ in allowing an unlimited access pasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches its hybrid performance flagship GT 63 S E

February 02, 2022

Mercedes-AMG has opened the order books for the GT 63 S E Performance. The sales launch of this performance PHEV includes the price: In GermThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac: “100th edition of BMS will be physical again”

February 02, 2022

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac wants to organize a physical version again of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in 2023. It haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Koenigsegg showcases pizza-sized lightweight electric motor

February 02, 2022

Despite being a small manufacturer of hypercars in a small town in Sweden, Koenigsegg has never been shy of developing pioneering technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No more combustion engines at Rolls-Royce

February 02, 2022

All successors to the current Rolls-Royce range will be fully electric. This is necessary to meet the target of offering only electric modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders to get green hydrogen from Tasmania

February 02, 2022

Flemish Minister for Economy and Innovation, Hilde Crevits (CD&V), signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AustraliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ECA: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies undermine EU climate policy’

February 01, 2022

The 55 billion euros of fossil fuel subsidies handed out annually by EU governments threaten to derail the union’s ambitious climate plans, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla buys a piece of German rail track

February 01, 2022

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. There are several examples in Europe where OEMs are supplied with or acquire a dedicated train station toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent start-up Taito presents three-wheeler e-scooter

February 01, 2022

A young Ghent startup, called Taito Mobility, is launching what it calls a much more stable and safer three-wheeler e-scooter via a pre-saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enyaq Coupé iV spices up Skoda’s range

February 01, 2022

After a bunch of teasers and hints, Skoda has finally unveiled the Enyaq Coupé iV. Basically, it’s a sportier and more emotional version ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VSV launches campaign to promote power napping

February 01, 2022

Dozing off at the steering wheel is as dangerous as drinking and driving. That is why the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse StThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jan De Nul launched world’s largest jack-up installation ship

February 01, 2022

Last Sunday, marine services provider Jan De Nul has launched ‘Voltaire’ on the Cosco Shipping yard in Nantong (China). It is the world’s laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.