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EEB report finds only Belgium and Slovakia on track to meet EU air pollution targets

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The EEB report— National Air Pollution Control Programmes: analysis and suggestions for the way forward —sheds light on progress by member states towards compliance with the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, which aims to halve the impact of air pollution on people health by 2030.

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Belgium or Brooklyn? 5 Bold New Places to Eat in Brussels.

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Nyyó The son of Vietnamese immigrants, Linh Nam grew up in Liège and worked for Google in New York for seven years before returning to Belgium and opening Nyyó , a minimalist restaurant with cocoa-colored walls and rattan suspension lights. The post Belgium or Brooklyn? 38 Rue du Bailli, Ixelles; small plates from €10 to €19.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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This collaboration is in line with the implementation of the DAFI Directive (Directive 2014/94 - Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructures), with a particular focus on certain countries and regions, starting from Wallonia, Belgium.

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New light-driven photo-electrochemical cell produces hydrogen from contaminated gas, including air

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Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, have developed an all-gas-phase solid and stand-alone photo-electrochemical (PEC) cell that produces hydrogen gas from volatile organic contaminated air and light.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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The buses are fitted with the newest generation LED headlights with daytime driving lights. The large rear window lets in plenty of natural light. Also at the rear, the newest generation LED lights have been used. Large side windows enhance the amount of natural light coming into the bus, contributing to a bright interior.

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Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

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Both the Land Cruiser and Hilux will join the Proace family of light commercial vehicles in being compatible with HVO100 diesel. HVO100 fuel pumps are becoming more common at filling stations in Europe, with around 1,000 already in use across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The New C40 Recharge will be available in the Ultimate specification level and includes every available feature such as Android Operating System with Google imbedded, oversized fixed Panoramic Moonroof, Pixel LED lighting, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 360° Surround View Camera and Unique 20" wheels.

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