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New Zealand Post buys Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck

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The New Zealand Government Emissions Reduction Plan includes a target to cut emissions from freight transport by 35% by 2035. Heavy transport makes up 4% of New Zealand’s transport fleet but is responsible for 25% of all transport emissions. NZ Post’s Hyundai XCIENT Fuell Cell truck will now undergo a validation process.

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Starlink Direct-To-Cell coming to New Zealand

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SpaceX is working with One NZ to bring Starlink Direct-to-Cell (aka Starlink Cellular) to New Zealand. One NZ has already announced plans to launch One NZ Satellite to Mobile, a new service for Kiwis thanks to the company’s collaboration with SpaceX. One NZ Satellite will offer TXT services to the network’s customers.

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

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Air New Zealand. Separately, Universal Hydrogen announced a strategic agreement with Air New Zealand as part of the airline’s expanding Mission Next Gen Aircraft program. Air New Zealand named Universal Hydrogen to its long-term partner program as it seeks to find sustainable solutions for its fleet.

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Hiringa Energy and HYZON Motors to deploy fuel-cell-powered heavy trucks in New Zealand in 2021

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The heavy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will be tailored to meet the demanding and unique requirements of the New Zealand heavy freight and road transport sector; it is expected that the vehicles will enter service in New Zealand from the start of 2021. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady

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continued] The post Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady appeared first on CleanTechnica. It was 6,743 in July. Perhaps it’s time to admit that there is a slowdown and a pivot to PHEVs. Strangely, the more.

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Something Weird in the Neighbourhood — Australian & New Zealand EV Market October Update

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In recent weeks, we have seen the launch of several new electric vehicles: the BYD Shark EREV ute (see here), the fully electric Jeep Avenger, and the Deepal SO7 SUV made by Changan from China.

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New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023!

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With the threat of loss of subsidies, New Zealanders have bought electric vehicles at an unprecedented rate, achieving 50% penetration. continued] The post New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023! appeared first on CleanTechnica.