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Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia partner to investigate options for locally produced aviation biofuel

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In a trans-Tasman alliance, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to the market to explore the opportunity to procure locally-produced aviation biofuel. Interested parties have until 30 May 2016 to express their interest.

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Rio Tinto and Marubeni partner to create stronger and more responsible aluminum supply chains

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Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic collaboration agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible aluminum products to Japanese downstream manufacturers.

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NZ Super Fund makes $60M investment in LanzaTech, bringing total Series D to $112.6M

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The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has made a US$60 million equity investment in leading gas fermentation company LanzaTech. Founded in New Zealand in 2005 and now headquartered in Chicago, LanzaTech turns waste gas from steel mills into ethanol and other high value fuels and chemicals. Earlier post.)

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[Press Release] Drive Electric appoints new chair, Kirsten Corson

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Press release 1st November 2023 The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand, announced that Kirsten Corson has been appointed as chair of the board. He has been on the Drive Electric board since 2016. Kirsten will be ably supported by Eric as deputy chair.

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Wrightspeed partners with AxleTech on heavy-duty electric drive

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The partnership integrates decades of axle engineering experience into Wrightspeed’s electrification technology to meet growing demand from the company’s customers and partners, including Mack Trucks and New Zealand Bus (NZB).

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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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Classic Legends may bring BSA motorcycles to India by 2025 | Autocar Professional

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Besides, if it can be launched in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, why miss India?” The roadmap also includes Japan, Australia, New Zealand and India, where the electric bike will be manufactured at Mahindra & Mahindra’s plant in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The Mahindra Group bought the brand in 2016.