Belgian government confirms -55% CO2 reduction by 2030

October 11, 2021

The Belgian federal government has confirmed its previously announced climate ambition to reduce CO2 emissions by -55% by 2030. All ministerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One in five new Belgian cars registered is ‘electrified’

October 11, 2021

Last nine months, one in five new cars registered in Belgium was ‘electrified’ in some way. In total, 21,8% were battery-electric (BEV), fueThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests in more durable lithium mining

October 08, 2021

BMW i Ventures has invested in Lilac Solutions. This US  start-up developed an innovative process for the environmentally friendly and resoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plan Bureau: ‘Greenhouse gas levels 2% higher than in 2014’

October 08, 2021

According to a new report by the Federal Plan Bureau (FPB), greenhouse gas emissions in Belgium were 2% higher in 2019 than in 2014. Carbon This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seven Belgian Q8 stations to offer fossil-free HVO100 diesel

October 08, 2021

Finish biofuel supplier Neste Oy announced on Thursday HVO 100% fossil-free diesel can be found in three new Q8 gas stations in Belgium. LatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor Show 2022 ultimately canceled

October 08, 2021

On Thursday, organizers of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) have announced the ultimate cancelation of the 2022 edition after firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to be revived as a pure electric brand

October 08, 2021

In November, Lancia will be celebrating its 115th anniversary. For Lancia enthusiasts, a sad reminder of earlier glory, but hopeful news hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla moves its headquarters to Austin, Texas

October 08, 2021

Tesla is no longer a Californian company. Initially based in the epicenter where some of the world’s leading tech companies thrive, Palo AltThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg North-South connection gets tunnels and e-tram-bus

October 08, 2021

Limburg will finally get a direct North-South connection for traffic after fifty years of discussions. Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This is how MG’s tripled line-up takes stage

October 08, 2021

New details have emerged on the model offensive of Chinese-owned MG. The brand is updating its electric powertrains, introducing 11 kW chargThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Marc Coucke to invest in Dutch Ebusco electric buses

October 08, 2021

Belgian entrepreneur Marc Coucke will invest in Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco, which wants to raise €300 million by going public This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s first C40s Recharge roll from Ghent assembly line

October 07, 2021

On Thursday, Volvo Car Gent started producing Volvo’s second fully electric model, the C40 Recharge. The latter is a more streamlined crossoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New BMW 2 Active Tourer will have two PHEV versions

October 07, 2021

BMW has presented the second generation of its 2 Series Active Tourer. It will come on the market in February 2022, initially as a ‘mild hybThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders interrogates mayors about traffic ‘GAS’ fines

October 07, 2021

Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to know how cities and municipalities use the so-called ‘GAS’ fines (GemeentelijkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU demands zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs in traffic

October 07, 2021

The European Parliament demands a zero-tolerance for alcohol and drugs on the road throughout the European Union. There should also be a 30 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM’s Ultra Cruise: hands-free driving for 95% of time

October 07, 2021

At a two-day event for its investors, General Motors unveiled its plans to double its revenue with EVs and more services and software by 203This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four Ionity superchargers near Brussels ring road

October 07, 2021

At the ‘innovation campus’ Living Tomorrow near the Brussels ring road in Vilvoorde, four Ionity 350 kW superchargers have been installed. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car markets continue to suffer

October 06, 2021

All over Europe, car markets continue to suffer from low sales results. Many point at the worldwide chips shortage as the main reason, but pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rotterdam’s tram network to provide electricity for EVs

October 06, 2021

The city of Rotterdam and public transport company RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram, RET) want to use the energy and network capacity of itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hitachi combines motor, inverter, and brake unit in EV wheel

October 06, 2021

At the Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility, Japanese giant Hitachi is showing these days its new lightweight direct-drive system for EVs This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee is not afraid of trails

October 06, 2021

“Drive on sunshine.” That’s the punchline introducing the PHEV version of the new Grand Cherokee. Electrification is a first for the model. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will luxury EVs soon be taxed in Norway?

October 06, 2021

According to Reuters news agency, Norway is installing a new cabinet, which most likely will affect the way EVs are taxed in the country. A This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis closes second factory because of chip shortage

October 06, 2021

Car manufacturing group Stellantis will close its second factory for the rest of this year due to the enduring chip shortage. The factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dumarey to lose bet on take-over Spanish Nissan plants?

October 05, 2021

Nissan has started talks with possible buyers for its plants in Barcelona, Spain. Apparently, Belgian entrepreneur Guido Dumarey and his PunThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thalys brand to disappear after merger with Eurostar

October 05, 2021

The HST operators Eurostar and Thalys are picking up their merger plans, which were put on hold for a while due to the corona pandemic. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IATA agrees on gigantic task of CO2-free aviation by 2050

October 05, 2021

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), grouping 290 airlines worldwide, has agreed on its yearly congress in Boston (US) to makThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UGent students aspire to EU top with self-driving racing car

October 05, 2021

A team of eighty students is building an electric, self-driving racing car at Ghent University. They started the project in July 2021, but tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren is going to sell and repair bikes

October 05, 2021

Car importer and services group D’Ieteren has advanced plans to build a network of bicycle shops across Belgium. The projects are part of a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars goes public before the end of the year

October 05, 2021

Volvo Cars is going for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the stock exchange in Stockholm before the end of the year. The company took a mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Big battle expected on Euro 7 standard

October 05, 2021

Soon, the EU Commission will have to decide about the technical details of the future Euro 7 emission standard for 2025. “There is a huge fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bpost to order 1 200 extra electric vans

October 05, 2021

Belgian bpost has ordered 400 new electric vans and will launch a tender by the end of this month for 800 more to be delivered before the enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Foxconn to buy itself an American car factory

October 04, 2021

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, Apple’s primary contractor for making the iPhone, buys itself a car factory in the US. This particular case foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Exit Daimler, welcome Daimler Truck and… Mercedes-Benz

October 04, 2021

The shareholders of Daimler AG have consented to a historic splitting up of the Group. The truck division will be entirely separated from thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shortages delay booming camper sector with 9 months at least

October 04, 2021

The motorhome, caravan, and camper van sector has boomed during the pandemic, especially during the lockdown where many sought their own perThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VSV launches new campaign to combat speeding

October 04, 2021

On Sunday, the Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), and the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse Stichting VerkeeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor Show 2022: earlier and (much) smaller

October 04, 2021

After two years of absence, the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) will happen again in 2022. However, it will be a week earlier (from 1This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla delivers 20% more cars despite chip shortages

October 04, 2021

Tesla has delivered 241 300 cars in the third quarter of this year. That’s 20% more than the second quarter (201 250), already a record in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis gives details about its electric GV60

October 01, 2021

Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has revealed details of the technology and equipment of the planned GV60. The car is the brand’s first elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

8 out of 10 senior citizens can still drive safely

October 01, 2021

Last year, almost 1 700 Belgian citizens underwent a driving suitability test. In 82% of the cases, it turned out that they were still allowThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GB stickers no longer valid for driving abroad

October 01, 2021

British motorists driving outside the UK are no longer allowed to use the old-style ‘GB’ indication on their cars. Instead, they have to disThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swiss ABB claims ‘world’s fastest charger’ at 360 kW

October 01, 2021

Swiss global technology company ABB claims it has the world’s fastest electric car charger with its new 360 kW capable Terra 360, enabling aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Brussels’ BattMAN decides: second life or recycling?

October 01, 2021

What to do with it when an EV’s battery comes to the end of its life cycle in the car? Give it a second life as a stationary battery to storThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW still believes in PHEV as a transition solution

October 01, 2021

During a presentation of its current plug-in hybrid models, Volkswagen gave an outlook on its upcoming PHEV strategy. A new generation of plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rolls-Royce completely electric by 2030, first EV in 2023

September 30, 2021

Rolls-Royce has announced that it will no longer build or sell cars with ICE engines from 2030. The luxury British brand belonging to BMW wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën presents autonomous ‘Skate’ concept

September 30, 2021

Under the name ‘Autonomous Mobility Vision’, French car manufacturer Citroën presents a concept of the future’s multifunctional and autonomThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

31% of Flemish e-bike-riders cover more than 50 km a week

September 30, 2021

The e-bike has been generally adopted in Flanders, but now it’s becoming popular in Brussels and Wallonia too, traffic safety institute ViasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Emil Frey to open four used car reconditioning sites in France

September 30, 2021

Swiss family-owned Emil Frey, one of Europe’s largest dealership groups, will open four new sites dedicated to used car reconditioning in paThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bpost opens state-of-the-art e-fulfillment center in Willebroek

September 30, 2021

Active Ants, a subsidiary of the Belgian bpost group, has opened a brand-new e-fulfillment center in Willebroek. In this new state-of-the-arThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Lucid Airs roll off the assembly line

September 30, 2021

In Casa Grande, Arizona, the first Lucid Air electric sedans are rolling off the assembly line this week. The American startup claims it recThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA rings alarm bell on charging infrastructure

September 30, 2021

Eric-Mark Huitema, Director General at the European car manufacturers association ACEA, rings the alarm bell. He warns that the ambitious ‘FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

National Councils advise on green mobility draft bill

September 29, 2021

Invited by the Ministers of Finance and Social Affairs, the Central Economy Council, and the National Labour Council have looked into the neThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies to install 11 000 fast-charging stations in China

September 29, 2021

TotalEnergies has launched a joint venture with China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) to roll out an electric vehicle charging network on ChiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Turnhoutsebaan to become bicycle street

September 29, 2021

The Turnhoutsebaan in the Antwerp district of Borgerhout has to become a ‘bicycle street’. That is what Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Cupra Born rolls off the assembly line in Zwickau

September 29, 2021

Europe’s largest EV factory has started assembling its fifth model based on Volkswagen’s MEB architecture: the Cupra Born. Under the preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.