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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds. Air New Zealand. —Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen

New Zealand

New Zealand Universal Grant Taxi

Thoughts from the Climate Change & Business Conference 2024

Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

25 September 2024 The Difference a Year Makes Kirsten Corson reflects on the Government signals from the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference: Leading Climate Action. Flashforward to the CCBC September 2024 , and Simon Watts is now Minister Watts, responsible for climate change. The rubber hit the road.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate New Zealand International

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 15, 2021

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles. The New Zealand government has introduced subsidies to make electric vehicles cheaper as the new petrol and diesel cars more expensive. New Zealand subsidy for electric vehicles. It will be implemented from the next month.

New Zealand

New Zealand Electric Vehicles Vehicles Petrol

Tesla engineers travel to ‘New Zealand, Alaska and beyond’ to test vehicles in winter conditions

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Tesla engineers recently traveled to New Zealand and other cold climates to test the vehicles for winter conditions. ” The EV maker then said that its engineers “travel to the ends of the earth–New Zealand, Alaska and beyond,” to test the vehicles in winter conditions throughout the year.

New Zealand

New Zealand Alaska Engine Virginia

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Global Energy

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

20th June 2023 Part A: Introduction About us Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand as part of the effort to decarbonise transport. International jurisdictions are setting dates for the end of new fossil fuel vehicles.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate New Zealand Emissions

[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget

Drive Electric

MAY 17, 2023

Press release 18th May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the announcement in the Budget today that $120m will be invested to enable the roll-out of public charging infrastructure in New Zealand in partnership with the private sector. The adoption of EVs in New Zealand has accelerated in the past two years.

New Zealand

New Zealand Climate Change Charging Installation

Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Transportation New Zealand

Plug In America joins global alliance

Plug in America

JUNE 10, 2021

Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. While the United States has been a leader in electric mobility in many ways, we also lag behind several countries in EV market share.

Plug-in

Plug-in America Costa Rica Global

How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Battery Batteries Lithium Ion

The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

Cars That Think

AUGUST 22, 2023

Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. John Deere, headquartered in Moline, Ill., is a leader in agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf-care machinery. cubic meters.

Engine

Engine Power Powered New Zealand

The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

MARCH 29, 2022

FleetPartners is a Premium member of Drive Electric. This 5-step guide contains insights from FleetPartners for fleet managers and business owners looking to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, whether you have 1, 20 or 500 vehicles. GET ON THE JOURNEY TO CARBON ZERO.

Carbon

Carbon Fleet CO2 Emissions

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level.

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Emissions El Salvador Cape Verde

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . This office has advanced numerous initiatives that New Zealand could learn from.

New Zealand

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electric

How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Driivz

MARCH 31, 2021

Renewables provide a less expensive and eco-friendly energy source as a means to handle the growing pressure on the grid caused by multiple factors including extreme temperature fluctuations driving up demand for more electric heating and cooling. For solar, individual photovoltaic cells transform sunlight directly into electricity.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Powered Power

Drive Electric Submission: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy

Drive Electric

MAY 15, 2022

Drive Electric utilises the expertise of our board, member base and researchers to make well-informed submissions on policy that relates to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. We have framed this response around our mission, which is to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand. Executive Summary.

Transportation

Transportation Electric Electrical Re-Charge

Singapore considers new law to expand EV charging network

Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2022

Singapore’s government is considering implementing new laws that would require new buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations in at least 1 percent of parking spaces. The restrictions will apply to have EV chargers plugged into the electricity grid, mobile chargers, and battery charge and swap stations. .

Singapore

Singapore Charging New Zealand Climate Change

EV Driven

Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

Thoughts from the Climate Change & Business Conference 2024

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Tesla engineers travel to ‘New Zealand, Alaska and beyond’ to test vehicles in winter conditions

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget

Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Plug In America joins global alliance

How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Drive Electric Submission: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy

Singapore considers new law to expand EV charging network

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