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A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed and remains unevenly distributed across member states. ACEA […]
A few weeks ago, we announced that the Chinese manufacturers were sneaking in on the Belgian market. One of the new importers, OneAutomotive, has communicated about their plans and future model portfolio. Not only the car manufacturers are suffering lately, […]
Is the Brussels socialist party PS itself going to torpedo the SmartMove city toll plan? According to Ridouane Chahid, president of the PS fraction in the Brussels Parliament, the plan is ‘unbalanced‘, and the current text ‘won’t be approved’, he […]
According to the New Energy Outlook (NEO), BloombergNEF’s annual long-term analysis on the future of the energy economy, the energy transition continues to accelerate thanks to the corona pandemic, but still not fast enough to meet the goals of the […]
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz AG is strengthening its partnership with British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin, giving them access to its electric vehicle technology in exchange for a 20% stake. Daimler will get £286 million (€309 million) worth of shares over […]
Within the Brussels-Capital Region, The Brussels Environment organization (Leefmilieu Brussel) starts a campaign to measure vehicles’ actual emissions on the road. As ANPR cameras are linked to the measuring equipment, it is even possible to identify major polluters. This campaign […]
The export of old and polluting cars from Western countries is a threat to the countries of destination. Most of those cars end up in developing countries. That is what a report by the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) states. According […]
Despite the corona crisis, Brussels Airport will still offer flights to 120 destinations this winter (from October 25th till March 25th). Last year, there were more than 200 in the same period. Almost half of those flights (50 destinations) will […]
The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has become the most popular sort of vehicle in the world. Nevertheless, the criticism is increasing as well: too big, too heavy, too polluting, too intimidating, too… What to think about this split? Until now, […]
In recent months, sales of used cars have outperformed those of new cars. On the one hand, because new sales are still relatively slow, but also because the mobility needs of private customers have changed. Increased demand, combined with a […]
Poimo, the inflatable electric scooter that fits in a backpack, developed by Japanese university researchers, is broadening its scope. It lets you now design your own custom-made electric motorcycle or wheelchair, just by taking a riding pose and letting the […]
Car manufacturer BMW has announced that it will expand its production capacities for EVs in its home country Germany. From 2021 onward, battery cells will be coated, and complete high-voltage battery packs will be produced from 2022 at the BMW […]
As long as the measures are respected, the risk of coronavirus infection in public transport is minimal. This is shown by an international study by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), the international trade association for public transport, published […]
According to the Swiss bank UBS, the expected battery cost will drop under the ‘magic’ barrier of $100 per kWh by 2022. This will trigger a faster switch to electric vehicles than previously expected. Undoubtedly it will also cause a […]
Auto 5, Belgian brand of the French Mobivia (Norauto) group, an expert in equipment and maintenance of cars, will unveil a new service in a few days: leasing for private individuals, aged 23 years old minimum. “The public we are […]
General Motors has just launched a fully-electric Hummer pickup truck. The GMC Hummer EV is scheduled to go into production in the fall of 2021. Different versions are planned, but the first will be the Hummer EV Edition 1 with […]
The more motorized vehicles in the street, the more negative the inhabitants’ feelings about their streets’ livability. That is one of the conclusions of the citizen science project ‘Straatvinken’ (literally, street finches, e.n.) of the Ringland Academy. The project is […]
Liège is strongly affected by the coronavirus. An explanation put forward to explain this greater contamination in the province of Liège is linked to the use of public transport. Contrary to other Walloons, the residents of Liège take the bus […]
In the harbor of Ghent, the North-C-Methanol project is to become the world’s first in CO2 capturing on such a large scale and use it to create in a sustainable way methanol for the chemical industry and as an alternative […]
Until now, most EV users know perfectly well what their electrical range is. But most of them are not so well informed about how much they charge, how much this costs, and how much they can recuperate tax-wise. App developer […]
According to the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse Stichting Verkeerskunde, VSV), half of all Flemish citizens are not familiar with traffic regulation with regard to new means of traffic, like e-scooters and speed pedelecs. This is the conclusion of […]
The corona crisis pushed us all back into the car. The result? Cities have to swallow more and more car traffic and air pollution than before the crisis. The lockdown in spring had one positive side effect: cities were freed […]
According to measurements carried out by researchers of the Catholic University of Louvain, 15% of diesel cars equipped with particle filters are seriously defective. Because testing stations (Goca) cannot check these defects, this has a major impact on Euro 5 […]
The French government is gearing up its support for EV sales by offering a premium of 1 000 euros for second-hand electric cars, without income limits as of 2021. So far, only new EVs are eligible for a premium of […]
Johan Portier, the Managing Director of LeasePlan Belgium, is outspoken: “Politicians have no vision when it comes to mobility. Emission-free driving can be realized within the next five years.” And he continues: “Now is the moment to act. I hope […]
With the announcement that the 99th Brussels Motor Show won’t take place in January 2021, one of the last successful shows won’t be there next year. Is there still a place for a traditional motor show in our rapidly changing […]
Thanks to electric car sales taking off, but also by using the ‘regulatory flexibilities’ such as pooling, most carmakers are on track to meet the CO2 target of 95 g/km set by the EU by the end of the year. […]
There will be no Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in January 2021. Organizer Febiac has just pulled the plug and announced the cancellation of the 2021 edition. It invites all car enthusiasts to be ready for January 2022. We already informed […]
The Flemish government is changing its car tax scheme on the 1st of January 2021. As a result, 70% of the (lower-priced) vehicles will pay fewer taxes, 30% will pay (a lot) more. This was announced by the Flemish Finance […]
With the take-over of 42 dealerships from Alcopa’s daughters Fidenco in Belgium and Autopolis in Luxembourg, Dutch Van Mossel Automotive claims to become the biggest car dealer in the Benelux. Selling 31 car brands, Van Mossel is the market leader […]
Less than a hundred days away from the Brussels Motor Show, the importers federation Febiac, organizer of the event, hasn’t announced yet its final decision about it taking place in January 2021 or not. That is scheduled for next Monday. […]
The Flemish Finance Minister, Mathias Diependaele (N-VA), wants to stop the ‘inappropriate use’ of pick-up vehicles. Too many pick-ups are bought to benefit from their fiscal advantage, being considered a light truck. Currently, the owners of a pick-up pay no […]
The die is cast: the controversial Stint can hit the road again in the Netherlands. The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure, Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has finally found a way out of the impasse. Stintum, however, the popular electric cargo cart manufacturer, […]
Compared to last year, the German premium car manufacturer, BMW, sold 8,6% more cars in the third quarter of 2020. The gain is due to the strong recovery of the Chinese market and the fast increasing sales of electrified vehicles. […]
Shortly, cities and municipalities will be allowed to impose administrative fines for speeding on places where speed is limited to 30 or 50 km/hour. It is one of the measures of the mobility decree voted in the Flemish Parliament. Enforcement […]
