The European Union has set ambitious climate targets: by 2030, CO2 emissions must be reduced by 42 per cent compared to 2005. An important step in that direction is the introduction of ETS2 (Emissions Trading System), a new, separate emissions trading system alongside the already existing emissions trading system for the energy sector and heavy…
The Electric Drivers Association (VER) is sounding the alarm about the lack of price transparency in electric car charging. This is far below par, the industry association says in response to the latest Price Transparency Benchmark by the National Knowledge Platform for Charging Infrastructure (NKL).
The carwash industry is booming. Staff are getting younger, subscriptions and promotions are gaining in importance and carwash entrepreneurs remain willing to invest. This is evident from BOVAG’s report Autowassen in Cijfers 2025, presented on Thursday 10 June during the trade association’s member meeting in Bergschenhoek.
Aers Group is expanding its network of filling stations. The Aardenburg-based family business has acquired BP ‘De Watertoren’ on Korteweegje in Dirksland, South Holland. From 1 July, the manned station will display Esso colours.
Although electric car owners are generally satisfied with their cars, interest in making the switch from petrol or diesel to electric is declining. This is according to the Shell Recharge Driver Survey 2025, a global survey of 15,000 drivers, including 2,500 from the Netherlands.
Q8 is launching a kind of ‘spotify for food’ in its petrol stations in Belgium and Luxembourg. To do so, it is partnering with Danish foodtech startup Noahs, which came up with the ‘smart kitchen’ concept.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand will decline slightly by 2030. This will be the first decline since the 2020 corona pandemic, the IEA reported in its latest Oil 2025 report.
Rewe To go has opened the formula’s first branch on a motorway at Rhynern Nord stop on the A2 motorway east of Dortmund, Germany. The pilot project is a collaboration between motorway operator Tank & Rast and wholesaler Lekkerland.
AVIA Netherlands has entered into a strategic partnership with petrol station operator Group Bruno. As a result, AVIA Card holders can now also visit Group Bruno’s petrol stations in Belgium. According to both parties, the cooperation is ‘a logical step’.