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02/10/2026

⚡ A recent study suggests that electric trucks may already offer a lower TCO than diesel in several major European markets, including Belgium. But the conclusion deserves some context.

As TLV points out, TCO calculations do not always capture the full operational reality. Financing, charging infrastructure, vehicle utilisation, routes and day-to-day constraints can all significantly influence the outcome.

Each operation has its own context, constraints and energy needs, and these factors remain essential when comparing mobility energy solutions.

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Naar aanleiding van een studie van Transport & Environment (T&E), pleitte Bond Beter Leefmilieu opnieuw voor het afschaffen de professionele diesel. Met het vrijgekomen budget zou dan meer gerichte ondersteuning kunnen worden gegeven aan bedrijven. De studie concludeert dat elektrische vrachtwagens....

16/09/2026

Europe’s truck manufacturers are calling for an adjustment to the 2030 CO2 compliance timeline.

According to ACEA, the main challenge is not vehicle availability, but the conditions required for zero-emission trucks to be adopted at scale.

Today, zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles still represent a limited share of new registrations, while charging infrastructure, grid access, energy costs and other supporting conditions continue to develop.

ACEA therefore considers that the 2030 timeline should be reassessed to better reflect the actual pace of deployment across the market.
A useful reminder that the transition depends not only on vehicle technology, but also on the broader ecosystem around it.

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Hanover, 14 September 2026 — In an extraordinary appearance on one stage together, the CEOs of Europe’s seven leading truck and bus manufacturers warned today, at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, that Europe’s shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is still being held back by an alarming...

26/08/2026

A concrete example of the multi-energy transition in heavy transport.

Colruyt Group is moving forward with hydrogen trucks while electric trucks are also gaining ground in the market.

Rather than opposing technologies, this illustrates something we have been saying for a long time: different mobility energies will continue to coexist depending on the use case, range, infrastructure and operational constraints.

For heavy transport in particular, the transition is unlikely to follow one single path.

This project is a good example of that reality taking shape in Belgium.

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Colruyt a mis en service deux nouveaux camions à hydrogène pour approvisionner ses supermarchés et prévoit d’en déployer vingt, alors même que l’industrie du camion parie surtout sur la filière électrique. 

19/08/2026

European road freight rates are rising sharply, but not because demand is booming.

The latest IRU x Upply x Transport Intelligence benchmark shows a clear contrast in Q2 2026:
• Contract rates: +15.2 points year on year
• Spot rates: +13.9 points
• Road freight volumes: -1.6% year on year
• Average EU diesel price: €1.94/l, up 27%

The key message is clear: volumes are beginning to stabilise, but the rise in freight rates is mainly being driven by higher operating costs, with diesel playing a major role.

A strong indication of the cost pressure currently facing European road transport.

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The IRU x Upply x Ti Q2 2026 report shows that European contract and spot markets have accelerated sharply, breaking with the softer conditions seen through late 2025 and in Q1 2026. Contract rates rose to 148 index points, up 7.9 points quarter on quarter (QoQ) and 15.2 points year on year (YoY). S...

05/08/2026

The European commercial vehicle market returned to growth in the first half of 2026.

New registrations increased by:

• 1.9% for vans

• 9.8% for trucks

• 22.7% for buses

The transition between energy types remains gradual.

Diesel still represented 79.1% of new van registrations and 92.1% of new truck registrations. At the same time, electrically-chargeable registrations continued to grow, reaching 13.2% of the van market, 4.8% of the truck market and 27.7% of the bus market.

These figures show a market in transition, with different technologies progressing at very different speeds depending on the vehicle segment and its operational requirements.

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The European commercial vehicle market recorded a positive first half of 2026, despite geopolitical headwinds. Growth in the van and truck segments reflected a recovery from a low base, while the bus segment showed strong growth. Electrically-chargeable vehicles continued to gain market share, but u...

21/07/2026

⚫ 🟡 🔴 Happy Belgian National Day!

Today, we celebrate Belgium and all the people and companies who contribute to its mobility, transport and economic activity every day.

We would like to wish all our clients, partners and connections a very happy National Day.

Proud to support Belgian companies in managing their mobility energies throughout the year.

15/07/2026

Belgium is moving closer to introducing a digital road vignette from May 2027.

The current proposal would apply to vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, with an annual price expected to range between €90 and €125.

The system would be fully digital and linked to the vehicle’s number plate, while heavy goods vehicles would remain covered by the existing kilometre charge.

A significant development for mobility in Belgium, with several practical details still to be confirmed.

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Différents tarifs seront d’application : pour un jour, dix jours, un mois, deux mois, un an. Des prix différents...

08/07/2026

July 2026 brings several regulatory and operational changes for road transport in Europe. These include:

• smart tachograph requirements for part of the light commercial vehicle segment in international transport
• new toll rules in the Netherlands and Belgium, including a CO2 component
• additional GSR safety requirements for newly produced trucks and coaches
• stronger controls in Germany
• further customs and posting-related adjustments

Taken together, these changes illustrate the diversity of topics currently shaping the European road transport framework.

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Juillet 2026 : règles UE, péages et sécurité routière

01/07/2026

Heatwaves are no longer just a weather issue.

They are becoming a real operational issue for transport and logistics.
Recent signals are already clear:

• in Belgium, TLV warns about pressure on cold chains and more difficult working conditions on the ground
• across Europe, companies are adapting schedules, equipment and daily operations to keep operations running
• disruptions in neighbouring countries can also impact logistics flows well beyond local borders

This means one thing: extreme heat is becoming a planning variable in its own right.

It affects deliveries, handling, cold chain operations, infrastructure reliability and, ultimately, costs.

In this context, the ability to monitor operations, anticipate disruptions and rely on accurate data becomes increasingly important.

24/06/2026

Mazda is putting an interesting idea back on the table.

What if combustion engines were not entirely out of the game yet, under certain conditions?

The company is working on a system designed to capture part of the CO₂ directly on board while driving.

It is still far too early to draw conclusions. But this kind of development is a useful reminder that the transition may not be built around one single technology.

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Le constructeur automobile Mazda travaille sur un système prometteur qui pourrait permettre de rouler dans des véhicules thermiques neutres en carbone d'ici quelques années.