Brussels must step up measures to combat air pollution, experts warn
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Brussels needs stronger measures to combat air pollution from car traffic, an open letter from 140 health and environmental experts has warned.
Tightening of Brussels low-emissions zone would take 850,000 vehicles off the road
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A planned tightening of the authorised emission standard – or low-emission zone – in the Belgian capital from January 2025 would exclude 850,000 vehicles from Brussels.
Audi seeks solution for Brussels base, says management
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Audi workers in Forest should not be in danger of losing their jobs, even though the new version of Audi’s electric Q8 e-tron model, currently manufactured in Brussels, will not be made there, the firm has confirmed.
1,400 apply for Flemish electric car subsidy in just a few hours
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The launch of subsidies for Flemish residents who purchase an electric car has been a successful one, with some 1,400 applications submitted just three hours after the opening of the online portal.
Green Mobility car-share company leaves Brussels and Ghent for lack of profit
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Electric car-sharing company Green Mobility has announced that it is leaving Brussels and Ghent, citing unprofitability.
Belgian sales of diesel cars in freefall
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Sales of diesel vehicles in Belgium have plummeted as demand for electric cars rises.
Belgian road safety institute concerned about growing size of cars
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Belgian traffic safety institute Vias is concerned about the increasing size of cars on the country’s roads, pointing out that larger cars result in deadlier accidents.