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🌿 Is Hydrogen THE Solution for the Future of Mobility? 🌿 More than 100 scientists wrote an open letter in the context of the Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 to say why it is not a good message to use hydrogen cars as a solution against climate change. 🔍 Hydrogen could be part of a broader solution depending on how it’s produced and utilized: 📌 Usage and Production: Hydrogen acts as an energy vector, transferring energy across space and time. Various methods to produce hydrogen are commonly classified by colour (e.g., green hydrogen, grey hydrogen). 🔋 Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Green hydrogen (produced using renewable electricity) is the only immaculate method. However, producing hydrogen via renewable electricity is less efficient compared to storing that electricity directly in vehicle batteries. 🚛 Application in Mobility: Renewable hydrogen is a viable option for energy-intensive transportation like long-distance trucks, coaches, and public buses but should first replace the grey hydrogen used in the industry. 🧬 Key Points from the Scientists' Open Letter 📉 Hydrogen vs. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Hydrogen vehicles, including the Toyota Mirai, are not aligned with net-zero goals. BEVs are identified as the most effective way to decarbonize passenger transport. 💸 Cost and Infrastructure: Green hydrogen vehicles need three times more renewable electricity than BEVs, making them more expensive and less efficient. The high cost and limited infrastructure for hydrogen refuelling are significant barriers. 🌍 Environmental Impact: Most hydrogen today is produced from fossil fuels, which emit substantial CO2. Switching the official fleet of the 2024 Olympics from hydrogen vehicles to BEVs is recommended to better align with net-zero goals. 🚫 Failed Trials and Market Decline: Hydrogen vehicle trials have failed in several countries due to cost and infrastructure issues. BEVs are vastly more prevalent and practical for consumer use, with a growing support infrastructure. 🎯 Conclusion Hydrogen can contribute to the future of mobility but isn't the sole solution. BEVs are currently more efficient and aligned with environmental goals. The future likely holds a mix of technologies, with hydrogen playing a specific role in energy-intensive applications. Illustrations from: Transport & Environment (T&E), ACCIONA and Energy Industry Review shared by SFA (Oxford)

☀️ Maximize the Summer to Enhance Your Company Commuting Plan (PDE or BVP) ☀️ 🔍 Familiar with PDE-BVP and federal diagnostics? Often seen as formalities, they’re opportunities to delve into your employees' mobility needs. Let’s talk surveys. What are PDE-BVP and federal diagnostics? These tools offer insights into how your employees commute, aiding authorities in making commuting easier and more efficient. 🚗🚴♀️🚶♂️ Why prepare this during summer? 💡 Each commute tells a unique story. Understanding their needs allows you to tailor mobility solutions effectively. But what's next? Conducting surveys unveils employees' needs and aspirations, making them feel valued. 🌟 What are the benefits? 📋 Surveys reveal emotional and practical levers for transformative mobility policies, fostering inclusivity and sustainability. Survey or no survey? 🌱 Investing in surveys means investing in employee well-being, company efficiency, and a sustainable future. How can you take action? With a survey, you can combine facts and data 📏 to: 1️⃣ Identify the current situation 2️⃣ Assess shift potential and human factors 🙍♀️🙍♂️ to identify barriers to change. 3️⃣ This helps bring strong messages to the management. From our experience, what works best? 1️⃣ Combining global questions with individual needs 2️⃣ Prioritizing multiple choices 3️⃣ Cross-referencing questions to highlight key elements Would you be interested in preparing surveys effectively this summer? ☀️ Contact Next Mobility | Mobility Budget, Mobility Management, Mobility Operations: André Simonart, Benoît Loosveld, François de Troostembergh or myself

🔋 Electric Vehicle Market Update: June 2024 🚗 Here's a quick comparison of the key insights from the latest BloombergNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook 2024 and the European EV Market Briefing June 2024 from Transport & Environment (T&E). Both reports highlight the growth and stagnation phases in the EV market. Interesting as we just read the announcement that Volkswagen and Rivian announced plans for a joint venture. 🌍 BloombergNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook 2024 📌 Global EV Sales: Expected to exceed 14 million units in 2024, a growth of 35% year-over-year. 📌 Market Expansion: Record sales in developing economies, with Thailand seeing a 50% increase, India a 45% rise, Turkey a 40% jump, and Brazil a 30% surge. 📌 Policy and Geopolitics: Policy changes and geopolitical tensions impact EV adoption rates. 📌 Battery Prices: Dropped by 90% over the past decade, with a further 10% decline anticipated in 2024. 📌 Technological Advancements: New battery technologies could reduce costs by 15-20% over the next five years. 📌 Challenges: Uncertainty in Europe's policy support and fluctuating U.S. market conditions ahead of the 2024 presidential election. 📈 European EV Market Briefing June 2024 from Transport & Environment (T&E) 📌 Market Stagnation: Expected stagnation phase due to regulatory cycles; EV sales have plateaued. 📌 Regulatory Impact: EU CO2 targets in 5-year steps create stop-and-go momentum. 📌 Pricing Trends: Average EV price increased from below €30,000 in 2021 to over €40,000 in 2024, with large EVs making up 60% of sales. 📌 Future Growth: From 2025, EV sales are expected to reach 21% of total car sales to meet new CO2 targets, up from 12% in Q1 2024. 📌 Investment and Competitiveness: Europe secured 26% of global EV investment between 2021-2023, trailing North America at 37%. 📊 Key Figures & Charts: 📌 Global EV Sales Trends (BloombergNEF): EV sales are projected to rise to 14 million units in 2024. 📌 Battery Prices (BloombergNEF): LFP battery cell prices declined by 10% in 2023, with further reductions expected. 📌 Price Trends in Europe (Transport & Environment (T&E)): EV average prices increased by €10,000 from 2021 to 2024, with large EVs comprising 60% of sales. Let's accelerate towards a sustainable future! 🌍🔌 hashtag #ElectricVehicles #EVMarket #Sustainability #GreenFuture Links to the reports are available on request of course.

🚗 Belgian Mobility Insights: Key Figures from FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports 📊 🔍 End of May, FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports released key figures on mobility in Belgium 🇧🇪. Here’s what I found: 🚗 Car usage: Dominates with 94% of Belgians using cars. 🚇 Public transport: Utilized by 67% of the population. 🚴♂️ Bikes: Used by 57% of Belgians, with non-electric bikes still preferred (42% vs 26%). 🚅 Trains: Most used public transport, but daily public transport usage remains limited. 🚶 Short distances: Cars are the primary mode of transport for distances over 2 km. 🏞️ Journey purposes: 1/3 for leisure, 1/4 for groceries, and 1/5 for commutes. 💸 Spending on mobility: Belgian families spend an average of 4 328 € annually on mobility. 📈 Company cars: Increasing steadily, with around 600,000 in 2023. EV and PHEV usage is following a classic hockey stick growth pattern. 🌍 Commune statistics: Most cars per family: Lasne (1.69) Least cars per family: Saint-Josse (0.33) Most cars overall: Antwerp 🛣️ Road safety: Increase in incidents over the past 3 years. 🌱 CO2 emissions: Decreasing per car, but total emissions from the sector remain stable. 🚀 Let’s work together for sustainable mobility in Belgium! 💚 Christophe Pauwels, Thomas De Spiegelaere, Emmanuelle Vandamme, Anne-Lise Depasse #Mobility #SustainableTransport #Belgium #SPFMobility #EV #PublicTransport #RoadSafety #CO2Reduction #SustainableFuturev

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🌟 Insights from the monitoring done by the RSZ - ONSS 🌟 🚗🌿 Electric Company Cars on the Rise 🌿🚗 Between early 2022 and the end of 2023, the number of electric company cars in Belgium has nearly quintupled. According to the National Social Security Office (RSZ - ONSS), this shift marks a significant move towards a greener fleet. 🔋 Key Highlights: 📉 Decline of Diesel: 1️⃣ By the end of 2023, Belgium had 568,187 company cars, a 10.07% increase since 2022. 2️⃣ The share of conventional combustion engines dropped to 59.96% from 82.32% in two years. 3️⃣ Diesel cars saw a notable decline, from 72% to 62%, while gasoline engines increased. 🔄 Transition to Hybrid and Electric: 1️⃣ In Q4 2023, over 80% of new company cars were electric: 44.53% hybrids and 37.26% fully electric. 2️⃣ New registrations of combustion engines fell to 18.22%. 3️⃣ Hybrid cars in the fleet rose from 15.14% to 27.89%, and fully electric cars from 2.54% to 12.15% by the end of 2023. 4️⃣ Hybrid car share remains high despite the tax evolution increasing costs for companies and drivers. 💼 Mobility Budget Growth: 1️⃣ The total mobility budget has more than doubled in two years, reaching nearly 72 million euros. Is it a lot? No, it is 1155 employers offering the mobility budget (vs 58 460 offering a company car) and 10.250 employees choosing the mobility budget (vs. 558.404 choosing a company car). 2️⃣ Despite this growth, a majority of workers (over 90%) do not allocate their budget to cars. 3️⃣ Only 8% opt for an "environmentally friendly vehicle." 4️⃣ Around 80% dedicate 80% of their budget to sustainable transport and housing expenses. 5️⃣ 60% choose to receive the remaining budget (approximately 20%) in cash. 🌍 Impact on CO2 Emissions: 1️⃣ Average CO2 emissions per vehicle decreased from 120 to 100 g/km (-16.67%). 2️⃣ Overall CO2 emissions for the fleet dropped from 61.78 to 56.62 tonnes/km, even with a 10.07% increase in the number of company cars. 💡 Takeaway: The ONSS figures highlight a clear trend towards greener company cars in Belgium. The significant increase in electric and hybrid vehicles, combined with the decline in diesel and overall CO2 emissions, showcases the country’s commitment to sustainability. The mobility budget growth indicates an evolving approach to transportation, with a focus on sustainable options and reduced environmental impact. 🚀 Let's continue to drive towards a sustainable future! 🌍✨ André Simonart Benoît Loosveld François de Troostembergh Next Mobility | Mobility Budget, Mobility Management, Mobility Operations #Sustainability #GreenMobility #ElectricVehicles #HybridCars #CO2Reduction #Belgium #MobilityBudget #FutureOfTransport

🚗💬 How can you get to work without a car in Wallonia? 🚴♂️🚶♀️ Last Friday, Gil Durand and Benoît July from Le Soir interviewed the experts: André Simonart and Diego Eggermont. Here is what they suggest to reduce car dependency and promote sustainable alternatives. 📉 CO2 Emissions: Road transport accounts for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in Wallonia. Goal: reduce CO2 emissions by 47% by 2030. 🌍 🗣️ André Simonart: “The key is support. You’re not going to convince someone to give up their car just by writing a report.” 💼🔑 🚌 Public Transport: Increase the modal share to 25% by 2030 (compared to 13% in 2017). TEC receives an annual allocation of one billion euros to improve service and green the fleet. 🚄 🗣️ André Simonart: “It's important to question the automatic choice of the car for every trip and consider alternatives like trains, shared cars, or cycling.” 🗣️ Diego Eggermont: “ There is no single mode of transport that can replace the car for everything. For some people, what they need is a basket of solutions that allows them, depending on the moment or in combination, to replace the car.” 🚶♂️🚲 🚴♀️ Cycling: Quintuple the use of bicycles by 2030. Currently, only 2.4% of Walloons cycle to work, compared to 20% in Flanders. 🔧 🗣️ André Simonart: "Get people on a bike, with a reasonable target, a few days a year when the weather's good, during holiday periods and with a suitable itinerary... if it works, then the momentum is there. Cycling quickly becomes addictive... Companies also need to do their bit, such as providing secure parking, showers, etc." 👥 Carpooling: Initiatives like those of Laetitia Van Calsteren in Nivelles show that carpooling can be a viable solution with workshops and working groups to test interest. 🚗💬 🗣️ André Simonart: “The car is undeniably part of mobility, but that doesn't mean it has to be “all about the car”. There's always that brake of it's the car ‘or’; but in fact, the solution is the car ‘and’. We always expect politicians to do things - and that's legitimate - but when something is available, like the mobility budget, we have to use it." 🚗 Car Sharing can help reduce car usage without eliminating it entirely, and car sharing, initially designed for big cities, is now thriving in smaller urban centres. 🗣️ Frédéric Van Malleghem: "It may seem paradoxical, but our service is developing very well in small towns of between 15,000 and 30,000 inhabitants. Larger towns like Liège and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve were slow to take off, but are now booming." In conclusion, alternatives exist, but adoption remains a challenge. To succeed, support in this transition from citizens, companies and organisations is essential. 🌿🚀 I'll come back next week with the latest report from FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports regarding commutes. Like and follow to see it. #Mobility #Wallonia #Environment #SustainableTransport #Carpooling #Cycling

🎉 Exciting News! 🚲 Yesterday marked the official launch of mybike! 🚀 What exactly is mybike, you ask? Let me tell you about it: 1️⃣ Unique Unremovable Stickers: Each bicycle is now equipped with special stickers that serve as a foolproof authentication method. These stickers not only certify the bike's authenticity but also help in identifying stolen bikes. 🔍 2️⃣ Centralized Federal Database: Say hello to efficiency! 📊 All bike information, including unique codes and characteristics, is now centralized at a federal level. Developed in collaboration with the police and utilizing guaranteed authentication via itsme, this database is a game-changer in the fight against bike theft. 🛡️ 3️⃣ Free Registration Website: Registering your bike has never been easier! 🌐 With our user-friendly website, you can now register your bike for free and instantly check its status to see if it's been reported stolen. Peace of mind is just a few clicks away! ✅ Why is mybike important, you ask? 🤔 Well, let me break it down for you: 🔐 Decreased Theft Risk: By providing a reliable method of authentication and identification, mybike significantly reduces the risk of bicycle theft. 🚫👮♂️ 🚲 Promoting Cycling: Theft is one of the major deterrents to cycling. By addressing this issue, mybike not only protects your investment but also encourages more people to embrace cycling as a mode of transportation. 🌍 Now, let's talk about how mybike stacks up against existing solutions: 🔍 Vs. Engraving: Unlike traditional engraving methods that tie the bike's identity to the first owner's national register number, mybike's unique number stays with the bike regardless of ownership changes. This means seamless transfers and easier identification for law enforcement. 🔄 🌟 Vs. MyBikeBrussels: Think of mybike as the upgraded, federal-level version of MyBikeBrussels. With expanded functionality and accessibility, mybike now empowers both the police and the justice system to combat bike theft effectively. 🤝 Join us in celebrating the launch of mybike and let's pedal towards a safer, more bike-friendly future! 🎉🚲 #mybike #bikeauthentication #cyclingsecurity #biketheftprevention Dominik Scholz Pieter Morlion

🌱 Europ Assistance Presents its Third Belgian 🇧🇪 Mobility Barometer 🚗🔋 Despite new incentives, Belgians face obstacles in embracing sustainable mobility. Since 2022, Europ Assistance has tracked Belgians' attitudes towards eco-friendly transport. How have perceptions shifted? And why does Europ Assistance conduct this survey? Key Highlights: - Only 25% believe in a 2035-2040 shift to electric mobility. - 71% find daily life without a car unrealistic. - 48% plan to buy electric, but 22% are certain not to. - Pricing and infrastructure are top barriers. - 52% are willing to spend €32,500 on an electric vehicle. Belgians and Sustainable Mobility: - Majority favor eco-friendly transport. - Urbanites feel their habits are more sustainable. - Only 40% reduce fossil fuel car use for the environment. Belgians and Legal Constraints: - 38% are enthusiastic about political decisions. - 27% feel policymakers impose too many constraints. - Older and rural residents find the transition challenging. Belgians and Electric Cars: - 24% believe full electric mobility won't happen before 2035. - 48% plan to buy electric, driven by ecological conviction. - Price, charging stations, and energy crisis are top obstacles. Belgians and Soft Mobility: - Daily car use remains prevalent. - Soft mobility grows for leisure and private trips, less for commuting. Conclusion: Belgians are ready for sustainable mobility, especially the young and urban dwellers. Addressing safety concerns, providing clearer communication, and financial incentives are crucial to engaging sceptics and enhancing public enthusiasm for alternative modes of transport. Information is key in this transition towards sustainable mobility. For this reason, I inform you every week of the challenges of this transition. To support this post? Please like, share and comment. #SustainableMobility #MobilityManagement

🚀 Are you the HRD, CEO or CFO of an SME? 🌳 Are you ready to make the transition to greener, 🚃 🚲 🚄 🛴 more multimodal mobility but don't know where to start? 💶 Will you find the mobility budget complex to implement? ⚡🚗 Don't know how to electrify your fleet? 🔌 Who should you contact to install charging points? 🚲 How much space does a bike park take up? 💰 How can you integrate mobility into a more attractive salary package at a neutral cost? 😃 How can you motivate employees to make the transition? Mobility is in a state of flux, and climate awareness, new tax regimes, the need to attract the right talent, new technologies and the post-covid way of working have all changed employees' expectations when it comes to travel. You don't have the resources to develop your mobility? You don't have the budget to outsource to consultants? Are you motivated but don't know how to go about it? Next Mobility | Mobility Budget, Mobility Management, Mobility Operations offers tailor-made support to help you implement your mobility project! 🔍 What does our service involve? 10 hours of support to guide you through the practicalities of implementing your plans. We answer all your questions, guide you through the actions to be taken and connect you with the suppliers suited to your needs; this saves you precious time.   💡 Use your 10 hours as you see fit, with total flexibility. 📋 What it includes: We're industry experts with over 10 years of experience, offering neutral market expertise. We provide you with policy and contract templates to speed up your projects, without wasting time googling. 👥 Who will support you? At Next Mobility André, Benoît and Nicolas are mobility enthusiasts with specific expertise in different areas from Compensation & Benefits to the electrification of a car park. Depending on your needs, the most relevant expert will answer your questions. ⏰ Why act now? The transition to business mobility is a crucial factor in making your company more attractive and controlling your costs. It requires a variety of skills and, above all, time to meet your employees' needs. Calling on us means 1️⃣ Save time 2️⃣ Improving the well-being of your employees 3️⃣ Offering attractive benefits to candidates 4️⃣ Optimising your financial resources and controlling your budgets 5️⃣ Contributing to a more sustainable world 💰 What is your investment? We offer a 10-hour support package that you can use as and when you need it. Maximum flexibility, minimum investment.   📅 Want to tell us about your case? Take advantage of 30 free minutes with one of our experts to go through your specific situation together. Ready? Comment on this post and we will book a slot. Repost is also welcome of course.