Belgium

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a Van Hool hydrogen bus labeled "H2" rusting in an abandoned hydrogen refueling station in Flanders

Hydrogen Buses Keep Failing — De Lijn Is Just The Latest To Cut Losses

Founded in 1947 in Belgium, Van Hool was a storied name in bus and coach manufacturing, known for producing a range of vehicles spanning diesel, hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel-cell models. For decades, it supplied public and private transport fleets across Europe and beyond, cementing its reputation as an innovative … [continued]

A success story: Hansea relies on MAN for sustainable mobility and is increasing its fleet to over 270 fully electric Lion's City E buses. Image courtesy of MAN.

Hansea Fleet Grows to 271 MAN Electric Buses

Largest emission-free bus fleet in Belgium: Hansea expands its fleet by a further 181 vehicles to a total of 271 Lion’s City E buses The fully electric 10-metre, 12-metre, and 18-metre city buses are used throughout Flanders Sustainability, flexibility, and reliability of the eBuses, as well as many years of … [continued]

New Evergem site is part of ABB’s Mission to Zero™ initiative

ABB Opens New €20 Million Energy-Efficient Factory In Belgium

New energy-efficient facility to meet accelerating demand for smart building components during energy transition Energy optimization, new equipment and a new photovoltaic plant expected to deliver annual operational energy savings of more than 9,400 MWh CO2e emissions reduction of more than 6,700 tons annually is anticipated due to solar panels, … [continued]