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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.

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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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UPSIZING ELECTRIC TRANSPORT IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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14 August 2024 Megawatt Charing – upsizing electric transport in Aotearoa New Zealand. Next year should see mass production of Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) start for land transport, marine and aviation applications, a Drive Electric webinar on MCS heard. Written by Geoff Dobson for EVs & Beyond.

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New Zealand government backs Hiringa’s nationwide hydrogen fueling network

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This is an exciting development that can kick start the use of hydrogen as a low-emissions transport fuel for New Zealand’s energy future. —New Zealand Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.

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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.