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Hiringa Energy and Mitsui & Co. to pursue hydrogen-related commercial projects in New Zealand

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New Zealand’s first company dedicated to the supply of green hydrogen, Hiringa Energy, and global trading and investment enterprise, Mitsui & Co. have signed a strategic alliance agreement to pursue jointly hydrogen-related commercial projects in New Zealand.

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Mitsubishi Fuso unveils test version of next-generation eCanter

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After launching Japan’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in 2017, MFTBC introduced an improved model with advanced safety features for the Japanese market in 2020. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) unveiled test vehicles of its next generation eCanter at the company’s Kitsuregawa Proving Ground.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Daimler AG will make investments in the high nine figures (euro) in the new model series by the time of the market launch. The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

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The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand, has today announced that Chairman Mark Gilbert will retire from the organisation effective 31 December 2023. The e-mobility movement in New Zealand would not be where it is today without your commitment to the cause.

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SEAT to introduce 500 km MEB-based EV, Leon PHEV in 2020

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In addition, the brand will remain committed to vehicles powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) as well as internal combustion engines. With the Arona TGI we are launching this year we will have the only SUV in the world powered with natural gas. From 2013 to 2017, SEAT invested more than €3.3 —Luca de Meo.

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Rocket Lab aces first Electron rocket launch from US soil

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It’s also the only orbital-class rocket in the world that uses engines with battery-powered pumps. Electron’s first launch from US soil was the rocket’s 30th successful launch and 33rd launch since its May 2017 debut. Rocket Lab also debuted a second New Zealand launch pad in 2022.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. The car’s new electric powertrain delivers 110kW of output and 320 N·m of torque.

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