Volvo Cars victim of cyber attack on R&D servers

December 13, 2021

Volvo Cars recently announced it has become the victim of a cyberattack. Meanwhile, investigations have confirmed that some of the company’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aquafin produces CO2-neutral biogas from wastewater

December 10, 2021

The sewage treatment plant of Aquafin in Antwerp produces biogas made from wastewater. The gas is purified and then injected directly into tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie sees Belgian nuclear phase-out inevitable

December 09, 2021

According to electricity provider Engie Electrabel, it will be impossible to prolong the life span of the youngest nuclear power plants afteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders favors 30 kph speed limit in built-up areas

December 09, 2021

Flanders wants to introduce a 30 kph zone for roads in town centers and residential areas, and a 50 kph limit in traffic zones. However, FleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Expo gets €3 million loan for daily operations

December 07, 2021

Brussels Expo will get a three million euro loan from the Brussels government for the continuity of its daily operations. That is what the CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent misses out on Volvo’s giga-factory for batteries

December 03, 2021

The die is cast: car manufacturer Volvo is not going to build a gigantic battery plant in Flanders. That is what Volvo’s international headqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Utrecht’s residents get subsidy to stop wood-burning

December 02, 2021

Residents of Utrecht (the Netherlands) can obtain subsidies for the removal of their wood-burning stoves and open fireplaces or disable themThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘Record growth levels of renewable energy in 2021’

December 02, 2021

Renewable electricity growth is accelerating faster than ever worldwide. And solar and wind energy production is expected to reach an all-tiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smet opposes to Brussels A12 ‘city boulevard’ plans

December 01, 2021

Brussels State Secretary for Urban Development, Pascal Smet (Vooruit), is having a knock-down-and-drag-out quarrel with Brussels’ Minister fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels to turn end of A12 into green promenade

November 30, 2021

The Brussels Region intends to transform the last 3-km-long ending strip of the A12 into a green walkway. The latter was announced by BrusseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp opens two new ‘park & ride’ buildings for 2 400 cars

November 30, 2021

Antwerp has inaugurated two ‘park and ride’ buildings, one in Merksem and another one in the district of Luchtbal. As of Wednesday, DecemberThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Waterbus honors two millionth passenger

November 29, 2021

Last Saturday, the Antwerp Waterbus welcomed its two millionth passenger. Katrien Van Mieghem from Rupelmonde was honored in the presence ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airport launches Stargate project to green aviation

November 26, 2021

On Thursday, November 25th, Brussels Airport has officially launched Stargate. In the next five years, Stargate, a consortium of 22 partnersThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch coalition pleads for emission-free company cars by 2025

November 25, 2021

All newly registered leasing and company cars in the Netherlands should be emission-free as of 2025. By 2030, all newly sold cars in the NetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Voka: ‘27% of Ghent harbor workers commute by bike’

November 25, 2021

More than a quarter (27%) of workers in the port of Ghent use their bicycles to commute. That is twice as many as the Belgian average. CompaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota and DRIVR launch 100 H2 cabs in Copenhagen

November 19, 2021

On Friday, 5 November, Toyota and app-based taxi service DRIVR have launched more than 100 hydrogen cabs on the road in Copenhagen. The DaniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Kairos@C project gets EU funding for CO2 capturing

November 17, 2021

Kairos@C, the Antwerp project to set up an infrastructure to capture CO2 and push it in liquid form through pipelines into storage, is one oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

5 000 cyclists already use new VRT traffic info app

November 17, 2021

Last month, we announced that VRT, the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community in Belgium, would provide cyclists withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EEA: Cleaner air could have saved 178 000 lives across EU

November 16, 2021

Air pollution is one of the most important environmental threats to human health, killing seven million people annually worldwide. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent to install 800 charging stations within 4 years

November 12, 2021

Ghent will install 800 new charging stations for electric cars in the coming four years. TotalEnergies will be responsible for the installatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Herk-de-Stad launches MIA project to tackle traffic unsafety

November 12, 2021

On Wednesday, Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), has kicked off the MIA project for Limburg in Herk-deThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium tumbles down under China in climate ranking

November 10, 2021

Belgium sits in 49th place in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2022, far below the European average and upcoming nations like IndThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New ‘sustainable’ ferry service on River Scheldt in Antwerp

November 10, 2021

On Tuesday, Antwerp has officially inaugurated the new ferry connection between the left and right banks of the river Scheldt. The ‘Marnix vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp welcomes first of 58 Urbos 100 trams

November 09, 2021

On Monday night, the first of the 58 brand new and ultramodern trams has arrived in the Noorderlaan depot in Antwerp. The rest of the order This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

1 800 Flemish schools promote protective gear in traffic

November 09, 2021

On Monday, almost 1 800 elementary schools in Flanders launched a campaign to promote the use of a bicycle helmet and a high-vis jacket whenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ world-famous star celebrates 100th birthday

November 05, 2021

Today, the Mercedes logo celebrates its 100th anniversary. The three-dimensional star in a ring – a symbol of luxury and refinement – haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar proclaims winners of second global Design Contest

November 04, 2021

Polestar, the Chinese-Swedish Volvo sister and electric car brand, announces the winners of the second global Designer Contest. Every year, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maastricht station finally inaugurated after 105 years

November 04, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3rd, after 2,5 years of restoration works, Maastricht (southern part of the Netherlands) has officially inaugurated iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

COP26: 100 countries to reduce 30% of methane emissions by 2030

November 03, 2021

More than a hundred countries have associated with an initiative of the European Union and the United States to reduce methane emissions by This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle bridge over Albert Channel in Godsheide

November 02, 2021

This weekend, a new bicycle bridge is installed over the Albert Channel at the locks in Godsheide. The new bridge is part of the Limburg bicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First tram track on pillars to open on Antwerp’s left bank

October 29, 2021

This weekend, public transport company De Lijn will finish the new tram line in the Blancefloerlaan on the left bank of the river Scheldt inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bonheiden to introduce record of 22 average speed checks

October 29, 2021

Bonheiden – Rijmenam is planning to introduce as many as 22 average speed checks. That is an absolute record for a Belgian municipality of oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch start-up to build floating PV park off Belgian coast

October 28, 2021

Next year, the Dutch start-up Oceans of Energy will build a floating solar park in the North Sea, co-located with a wind farm, in front of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Spanish Renfe to compete with Eurostar on Chunnel link?

October 28, 2021

The Spanish state-owned railway company Renfe wants to operate a high-speed train connection between Paris and London, using the Channel TunThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Australia promises net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050

October 27, 2021

Just a few days before the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Australia has (finally) announced more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GO Sharing launches 500 e-scooters in Brussels

October 27, 2021

After conquering Antwerp, Dutch GO Sharing is setting foot on Brussels’ territory. The company will launch 500 electric scooters in the BelgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

WMO: ‘record CO2 emissions in 2020 despite lockdowns’

October 26, 2021

Despite the paralyzing effects of the corona lockdowns, greenhouse gas emissions broke all records in 2020. That is the conclusion of the laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

London expands ultra-low emission zone to be 18 times larger

October 26, 2021

On Monday, October 25th, the city of London has expanded its ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). The ULEZ, introduced in 2019, was initially limThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China targets more than 80% non-fossil energy use by 2060

October 25, 2021

China is planning to reduce the use of fossil fuels drastically and have non-fossil energy consumption exceed 80% of its total mix by 2060. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘One in four Belgians uses smartphone while driving’

October 22, 2021

According to a survey in eleven European countries, one out of four Belgian motorists (25%) regularly reads or sends messages on his smartphThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Flixbus acquires iconic American Greyhound Lines

October 22, 2021

Travel platform FlixMobility, owner of the well-known FlixTrain and FlixBus and parent company of FlixBus USA, is taking over the legendary This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VRT radio provides cyclist traffic bulletin

October 20, 2021

From now on, VRT, the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community in Belgium, will provide cyclists with useful traffic inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bikeway in front of Belgian Parliament inaugurated

October 20, 2021

On Tuesday, a Flemish and local government delegation has inaugurated the new, yellow-colored bikeway in the Brussels Wetstraat/Rue de la LoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: 155 parking places to be replaced by bicycle brackets

October 19, 2021

Brussels Mobility wants to deal with cars parked next to crossings and blocking drivers’ and pedestrians’ views. So, 155 parking places willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Acute shortage of truck drivers in Flanders

October 18, 2021

This year, Flanders counted 4 821 vacancies for truck drivers during the first eight months of the year. The acute shortage of drivers is noThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

North Sea’s wind farm capacity will triple to 5,8 GW by 2030

October 18, 2021

The Princess Elisabeth zone, the second zone in the Belgian North Sea where wind farms will be installed, will be expanded. As a result, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA warns: ‘Energy transition goes too slow’

October 14, 2021

Two weeks before the start of the UN Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26), the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the energy tranThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Abattoir of Anderlecht has largest solar roof in Europe

October 13, 2021

Brussels startup and solar power solution provider Skysun has installed Europe’s most extensive built-in photovoltaic (BIPV) cell system on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.