October 27, 2022
Swedish truck builder Volvo Trucks started series production of the fully electric range of its popular heavy trucks, the Volvo FH, Volvo FMThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2022
Belgium has the ambition to become a strategic hub for hydrogen in Europe. The new federal hydrogen strategy was launched on Tuesday. “We haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2022
Last year, air pollution in Flanders increased again. According to the latest report of the Flemish Environmental Agency (Vlaamse MilieuMaatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2022
A new study by the Dutch technical research institute TNO about the possible uptake of zero-emission trucks to replace diesel in the coming This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2022
The rate per kilometer for trucks will be indexed by almost 10% (9,97%, to be precise) in Wallonia. The Walloon Region wants to increase it This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 10, 2022
US giant Amazon plans to more than double its fleet of electric vehicles making deliveries in Europe. The multinational technology company tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2022
Battery electric trucks (BET) are expected to outperform classic diesel trucks with an internal combustion engine (ICE) from 2025 onward in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2022
Daimler Truck has already received an order of 50 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul from the German transport group Hegelmann, only a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2022
Premium carmaker BMW is partnering with German ‘historic’ combustion engine manufacturer Deutz AG in a ‘real-life operation’ project to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 27, 2022
Infrabel, the infrastructure branch of Belgian Rail, has ordered three battery electric measuring trains from Italian supplier Mermec. TheseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 26, 2022
Every year, bicycle use in Belgium avoids 1 294 premature deaths. At the same time, 137 717 tons of CO2 emissions are avoided because motoriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2022
ElectricBrands, best known for their funky XBUS, brought three new vehicles to IAA Transportation in Hannover. The XBUS S, Evetta Cargo, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2022
Five industry giants, IKEA, Unilever, JSW Steel Limited, A.P. Moller – Maersk, and GeoPost/DPDgroup, commit themselves to have their heavy tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2022
The Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek, VIL) and the Hasselt University joined forces to analyze what they couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2022
Maxus has expanded its European model range with three new electric models: the T90 pickup truck, the MIFA 9 minivan, and the 7,5-ton ElectrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2022
Quantron has presented its QHM FCEV Heavy Truck at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, a MAN TGX-based hydrogen truck that boasts driving raThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 20, 2022
Bosch has developed an electric motor that can be used for vans and small trucks. By integrating the inverter into the motor housing, the poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 20, 2022
Iveco shows off its hydrogen and electric future for vans and trucks at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, thanks to partnerships with HyunThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 19, 2022
Daimler Truck has unveiled a ‘concept prototype version of the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul at the IAA Transportation in Hannover. It prevThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2022
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has conducted a study on the viability of decarbonizing European road transport witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2022
Volvo Trucks is starting series production of the fully electric range of its popular heavy trucks, the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2022
DAF Trucks has started deliveries of its zero-emission, battery-electric LF truck, aimed at use in urban areas. The first one goes to Dutch This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 09, 2022
By the middle of this decade, Mercedes-Benz Vans stated that all newly introduced vans would be electric only. And looking beyond that date,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 06, 2022
At the Mobility and the Future Mobility Summit in early September 2022, Mercedes is showing four improvements for its technology demonstratoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 06, 2022
Belgium has to focus more on transport via rail and waterways. That is one of the conclusions of the latest Mobility Report 2022 from the MoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 23, 2022
In Schaarbeek, the railway infrastructure manager Infrabel started this summer with the renewal of the so-called Carwash junction, which forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 11, 2022
Due to the persistent drought and record temperatures, the water level in the Rhine near Kaub, between Koblenz and Mainz in Germany, is dropThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 11, 2022
Electric carmaker Tesla will finally deliver the first fully battery-electric class-8 Semi trucks with a 500-mile (800 km) range by the end This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 11, 2022
On Wednesday, the new Willems quay in Balen along the Dessel-Kwaadmechelen channel has been officially inaugurated. “The installation of sucThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 03, 2022
Hyundai is expanding its hydrogen truck fleet in Europe by delivering 27 XCIENT fuel cell trucks to seven German logistics, manufacturing, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 26, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Trucks started at its Wörth am Rhein plant in Germany, producing the eEconic, its second fully battery-electric truck next toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 14, 2022
SNCF boss Jean-Pierre Farandou has estimated the need for additional investment in French railways at around 100 billion euros over fifteen This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2022
The Flemish government does not agree with the environmental impact statement about the noise nuisance of Brussels Airport. That is what theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2022
The Belgian materials technology and recycling group Umicore is investing in a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell catalyst production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2022
Scania has delivered an all-electric truck specially designed for transporting timber to Swedish timber processor SCA, offering a gross vehiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 11, 2022
Since Friday, two new bridges over the Brussels Charleroi Canal have been officially inaugurated. On the border of Drogenbos and Sint-PieterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 06, 2022
According to a study by Belgian traffic safety institute Vias, more than half of all parcel carriers admit – sometimes or often – drivinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2022
Peaking fuel prices in the Uk are triggering a wave of ‘go-slow protests’ on the nation’s highways. On Monday, the police warned about serioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 29, 2022
Rail freight company Lineas will fit more than 5 000 wagons with silent brake blocks with the support of the Belgian federal government. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2022
A new study on the cost of decarbonizing European shipping shows that running ships on green hydrogen-based fuels would hardly make consumerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2022
The Walloon government has reached an agreement on the new car taxation scheme that was already due for a certain time. Normally, the whole This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 23, 2022
In a second vote on the climate ambitions of the European Commission, assembled under the ‘Fit for 55’ umbrella, the European Parliament hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 22, 2022
An earlier EU phase-out date for cars and vans with internal combustion engines would net significant savings for European drivers and hugelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2022
Sevic? Never heard of it? Well, that might change as the German EV engineering start-up has its first V500e vehicles delivered by Bulgarian This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2022
Swedish truck builder Volvo Trucks has unveiled its first heavy-weight fuel cell electric truck with a range of more than 1 000 km and two 3This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 15, 2022
American fuel cell specialist Hyzon is buying itself an entry into the German zero-emission truck market by acquiring the Orten Group, one oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 15, 2022
Despite the 666 new job recruitments of train drivers and conductors, the Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB will cut 1 771 jobs in the cominThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 08, 2022
Flanders is beefing up the subsidies for investments in sustainable trucks for heavy transport and buses. For hydrogen trucks, the subsidiesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 02, 2022
Renault is extending its range of electrically powered vans with an EV version of the latest Kangoo, the Rapid E-Tech Electric. The arrival This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 31, 2022
Daimler Truck has built the first prototypes of the battery-electric long-distance truck eActros LongHaul and plans to test them on public rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 25, 2022
On Tuesday, the CEO of the French railway operator SNCF, Jean-Pierre Farandou, announced that a new high-speed TGV line linking Paris to BerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 23, 2022
In 2021, there were 41,1 million trucks, mostly foreign, on Belgium’s roads. Never before has this number been so high. This is evident fromThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 17, 2022
In his eagerly awaited report, the intendant appointed by the Belgian government, Guy Vloebergh, concludes that the Ventilus line is best plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 13, 2022
The Environmental Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favor of a sales ban on internal combustion engines for cars and vans asThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 09, 2022
Febetra, the federation of Belgian haulers and logistic service providers, has used Mother’s Day to launch a call for more female truck drivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 09, 2022
We were allowed a sneak preview in a black box in Barcelona last week, but now it’s here for the whole world to see: Ford’s second all-electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 03, 2022
The Flemish Government wants to continue to focus on alternatives to road transport, with companies choosing the proper mode of transportatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 03, 2022
Daimler Truck, Europe’s leading manufacturer of buses and coaches, plans to turn the page on diesel-powered city buses by 2030, aiming for aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
April 27, 2022
The number of people traveling, especially by train, will reach a ceiling in Belgium in the coming years due to the widespread use of telewoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
