Belgian first: shuttles at Terhills Resort now fully autonomous

April 21, 2023

The self-driving shuttles riding around on the domain of the Terhills Resort in Maasmechelen are now completely autonomous. The presence of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian commuters get higher mandatory bicycle allowance

April 20, 2023

Employer and employee representatives within the Belgian National Labor Council have agreed on a mandatory bicycle allowance of €0,27/km, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PowerGo to install charging stations at 450 Basic-Fit locations

April 19, 2023

Fitness center chain Basic-Fit and PowerGo have joined forces to realize charging solutions at about 450 Basic-Fit locations in Belgium and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to shut down last nuclear power plants on Saturday

April 14, 2023

Saturday, April 15th, will be a historical day for Germany. After more than sixty years, the nuclear era will come to an end. Precisely at mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

12% of global electricity was generated in 2022 by sun and wind

April 12, 2023

Last year, wind and solar energy generated 12% of electricity worldwide – a new record. Still, the share of renewables remains smaller thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rhenus to assemble John Deere tractors and mowers in Genk

April 12, 2023

Nine years after the closure of the Ford automobile factory, vehicles are being assembled again in Genk (Limburg). In November, Rhenus AutomThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Minister De Sutter wants tax deduction for e-vans

April 11, 2023

The greening of the van fleet is progressing slowly. That is why Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter (Groen) wants to make electric vans mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy expands Antwerp fleet to 900 shared cars

April 03, 2023

D’Ieteren’s shared mobility service, Poppy Mobility, will double its fleet in Antwerp to meet growing demand. By the end of spring, 450 new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian record of speeding fines in 2022: 707 per hour

March 31, 2023

Last year, a record number of drivers in Belgium were fined for speeding. The number of fines went up from 4,9 million in 2021 to 6,2 millioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Private jet flights soar to record levels in Europe

March 30, 2023

Private jet flights in Europe reached record levels last year – most of which were ultra-short journeys. As a result, the number of privatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels STIB orders 70 e-buses from German EvoBus

March 29, 2023

Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has ordered 70 articulated electric buses from EvoBus GmbH, a German bus and coach manufacturer This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU lays foundation for charging infrastructure every 60 km

March 29, 2023

Negotiators from the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission have reached an agreement on the rollout of charThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

7% of Belgian drivers watch video behind the wheel

March 28, 2023

Seven out of a hundred Belgian drivers admit to watching video films behind the wheel at least once a month. That is what a recent survey trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool builds 54 battery buses for Groningen and Drenthe

March 24, 2023

Belgian bus builder Van Hool has signed a contract with Qbuzz, public transport operator in the Netherlands, for the delivery of 54 battery-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amsterdam considers 20 kph maximum speed for e-bikes

March 24, 2023

The city of Amsterdam is planning to reduce the speed of electric bicycles to 20 kilometers per hour to improve road safety. Introducing a mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Badger population paralyzes Dutch rail traffic

March 23, 2023

Dutch rail is struggling with a badger plague. The animals often nest near and under railway tracks, which today is the case at forty locatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lineas opens new freight train link from Ghent to Lyon

March 22, 2023

The port of Ghent (North Sea Port) and shipping company DFDS have joined forces. Together, they have inaugurated a new freight train connectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi launches ‘in-car flowerpot’ with Daniel Ost

March 21, 2023

If it were up to Audi, we would all have a flowerpot in our car. That is why the premium car brand introduces the ‘car plant’, an absolute fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-scooters most problematic obstacles for visually impaired

March 20, 2023

Mobility is a basic right, but for (partially) blind people, the road is, unfortunately – literally – littered with obstacles. That is wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies sells all its Dutch and German fuel stations

March 17, 2023

The French oil and gas concern TotalEnergies sells all its gas stations in Germany and the Netherlands – almost 1 600 – to Alimentation This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders adds almost 200 average speed checks this year

March 16, 2023

Between 2019 and today, the Flemish government added 234 average speed checks on 136 locations. This year, another 194 controls are planned This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch KNMI: ‘2022 was driest and sunniest year ever’

March 15, 2023

Global warming is causing more and more extreme weather conditions. According to the Dutch weather and climate institute KNMI (Koninklijk NeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian-Danish energy island connection to be delayed

March 15, 2023

The planned connection between the Belgian and Danish energy islands will be delayed. The Danish authorities estimate that the project will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

11.000 solar panels make Brussels Expo a large solar plant

March 14, 2023

Brussels Expo and photovoltaic cell provider EnergyVision put more than 11 000 solar panels into use on Monday. With a capacity of 4,7 MWp, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Three-country’ train finally welcome in Belgium

March 14, 2023

The die is cast: the so-called ‘three-country train’ will finally be welcome on Belgian territory. As of December, the train will connect thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders plans 100 hectares of solar parks to light up tunnels

March 13, 2023

Flemish Mobility Minister, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), wants to install solar panels on the unused land of The Agency for Roads and Traffic (AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SD Worx: ‘One in 500 Belgian employees has mobility budget’

March 13, 2023

Today, one in 500 Belgian employees has a mobility budget (MOB). Their number almost doubled in one year: from 0,10% in 2021 to 1,18% in 202This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German ID Design presents versatile e-motorcycle concept

March 10, 2023

The MIUNIK Salt concept from German design firm ID Design is a lightweight, maneuverable, and practical electric motorcycle. It is built on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Construction E313 rush-hour lanes Beringen-Ham starts

March 09, 2023

The construction of rush-hour lanes on the E313 between Beringen and Ham (Limburg) in the direction of Antwerp will start on Friday. TemporaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Women emit less greenhouse gases than men’

March 08, 2023

Women’s lifestyles are less polluting than men’s, but the ‘fair sex’ is more often the victim of climate change. That is the remarkable concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Global CO2 emissions rose less than initially feared’

March 03, 2023

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by under 1% in 2022, which is less than initially feared. The growth of solar, wind, EVsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU proposes ‘universal’ digital driver’s license

March 02, 2023

The European Commission wants to introduce a universal digital driver’s license. It should be accessible on smartphones and other digital deThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent: ‘Axing bus stops undermines the public’s support’

March 02, 2023

Flemish public transport company De Lijn refuses the city of Ghent’s request to no longer remove bus stops. De Lijn counters that by saying This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DEME and De Nul to jointly build Belgian offshore energy island

March 01, 2023

Dredging companies DEME and Jan De Nul, world leaders in dredging and constructing offshore wind farms, are joining forces to create the eneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ship shortage delays construction of offshore wind farms

February 28, 2023

The construction of new wind farms at sea risks being delayed, reports research company BloombergNEF. The reason for the delay is the shortaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

65% of UK drivers say aggressive cyclists threaten their safety

February 27, 2023

Almost two-thirds of drivers (65%) in Britain believe aggressive cyclists and motorists are putting lives at risk. Of over 2 000 drivers surThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vattenfall and Stromma to electrify Amsterdam canal boats

February 24, 2023

Vattenfall, a state-owned Swedish multinational power company, and Stromma Group, a sightseeing bus and boat service provider operational inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schiphol Airport tests self-riding wheelchair service

February 23, 2023

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Axxicom Airport Caddy are launching an experiment with self-riding wheelchairs this week. The wheelchairs, eqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘More 65+ cyclists than ever died on Belgian roads’

February 23, 2023

Last year, traffic in Belgium killed 521 people, 8% more than in 2021. One out of three victims was a cyclist or pedestrian. The number of cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More EU road deaths but still under pre-corona level

February 22, 2023

Since car traffic in Europe started to get going again after the corona crisis, the number of road deaths went up again. Fortunately, the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders will not allow car inspection centers to raise prices

February 20, 2023

Last year, the Flemish technical inspection centers wanted to raise the prices by 33%, but their proposal was immediately turned down by FleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TomTom: ‘Brussels 14th most congested city in the world’

February 16, 2023

TomTom, the Dutch developer of location and navigation technology, has acclaimed the city of London as the city with the slowest traffic in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.