Alarm about second-hand buses and trucks and time for…
Imports of used buses and trucks into developing countries have been found to contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change, according to a recent report from the United Nations Environment Agency.
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Infrastructure plans on the brakes, focus on maintenance and truck parking
The Netherlands is pausing 17 major infrastructure projects for maintenance and renovation, focusing on more truck parking and supporting small transport companies with subsidies and infrastructure improvements. In terms of infrastructure and transport, the…
Subsidy scheme for clean trucks ends in one day
To give SMEs extra support, small entrepreneurs receive a higher subsidy percentage than large companies. This year a total of €30 million was available.…
Subsidy for zero-emission truck available again soon
Do you want to buy or (financially) lease a new completely emission-free truck for your company? Or if you have a leasing company that rents trucks, you can apply for the Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Emission-Free Trucks (AanZET)...
Almost half of the trucks in violation during inspection action
A total of 13 trucks in Venlo were checked and violations were found in 7. During the last inspection, almost half of the trucks in the Benelux were found to be in violation. The…
E-truck not the only solution for CO2-free transport
It is clear that without a complete switch to zero-emission vehicles, the final CO2 reduction goal in the transport sector will not be achieved. European trade associations, including the International Road Transport Union, warn of risks from new…
Signature under initiative clean trucks
At the climate summit in Egypt, ten new countries recently signed the ambition that from 2040 all new trucks and buses in their country will drive without exhaust fumes. Ten…
Truck overload control
The inspection mainly focused on transporters of loose (raw) materials such as sand, soil and gravel, so-called tipper transport. The ILT regularly checks for overloading of…
Kuehne+Nagel drives with solar panels
As part of its goal to create more sustainable supply chain solutions, Kuehne+Nagel is reducing CO2 emissions in the Netherlands with photovoltaic installations on top of trucks. The solar panels reduce fuel consumption by up to 1.200…
Sniffing car detects emission fraud in trucks
That car is full of technology and can detect heavily polluting trucks while driving. The Flemish Government uses the sniffer car to detect emissions fraud in trucks. In battle…
Campaign: 'Safe on the road! Stay out of the blind spot'
From this school year, YouTuber Dylan Haegens, one of the most influential influencers among children and young people, will be the face of the 'Safe on the road!' campaign. Stay out of the blind spot'. This…
ILT holds major enforcement action
During a major enforcement action on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 October in Limburg, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) noted several major violations of the maximum loading of trucks. The…