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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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New Zealand Cherry Farm Goes Electric

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In a showing of modern industrial electrification, a New Zealand farm has not only gone off the grid but has electrified nearly all of its production equipment. After choosing to move to the New Zealand countryside years ago, Mike and Rebecca Casey chose to buy a 9-hectare farm, complete with an irrigation pond and 4 bedroom house.

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Rocket Lab launches first HASTE mission

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HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) is capable of launching various payloads weighing up to 1,540 lb (700 kg) including air-breathing test beds, ballistic re-entry capsules, boost-glide payloads, and uses custom payload fairings to better fit around the test articles. Government and its allies. Questions or comments?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. There are thousands of public electric vehicle charging stations across New Zealand.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. There are thousands of public electric vehicle charging stations across New Zealand.

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How Electric Vehicles Help You Prolong the Life of Your Fleet

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One study found that New York City’s fleet saved 75% in maintenance costs by switching to EVs. Just 20, according to Drive Electric , a New Zealand based EV advocacy group. How many moving parts are in an EV drivetrain and engine? At the same time, the typical ICE vehicle has around 2,000.

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Researchers Determine Process Through Which Hydrocarbon Compounds Emitted by Trees Form Aerosols, With Impact on Human Health and Climate

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A team of researchers from the US, Denmark and New Zealand have discovered a process through which a prevalent biogenic nonmethane hydrocarbon compound emitted by trees—isoprene—forms atmospheric particulate matter (i.e., Modeled yield of epoxides from the reaction of isoprene and OH. Paulot et al. Click to enlarge.

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