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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

Drive Electric

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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EGEB: North Carolina sets first-ever targets for offshore wind

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): North Carolina’s governor issued an executive order that sets the state’s first-ever offshore wind targets. New Zealand introduces an $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?

Drive Electric

As New Zealand embraces the urgent need for a sustainable future, the automotive industry plays a vital role in shaping how we move and consume energy. Moreover, hydrogen can quickly be produced through various methods , including electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

Green Car Congress

Austin, Texas First Solar Inc., Johnson Matthey, Billingham, UK Enabling Autonomous Wind Plants through Consensus Control, $250,000 RES Group, Broomfield, Colo. Flexible perovskite-perovskite PV for mobile power applications, $745,500 Swift Solar, Redwood City, Calif. Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C.

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7 companies launch Green Hydrogen Catapult to increase green H2 production 50-fold over next 6 years

Green Car Congress

Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy (wind and solar) to power electrolysis that splits water into its constituent parts. Green ammonia, a derivative of green hydrogen, is also being tested to displace fossil fuels in thermal power generation, greatly decreasing the emissions intensity of existing energy infrastructure.

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Fjords, Pharaohs or Koalas? Time to Plan for Your Next Eclipse.

Baua Electric

Are you still a little giddy from the magical moments of totality during Monday’s solar eclipse? The third, on July 22, 2028, will cut across Australia and the southern tip of New Zealand. Total solar eclipses happen fairly regularly — about every one to two years — in locations scattered around the world. Sahami said.

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More Tesla stationary ESS partnerships: Cargill and PG&E, LichtBlick

Green Car Congress

Energy and IT company LichtBlick is collaborating with Tesla to integrate Tesla’s new Powerwall Home Batteries into the energy market. LichtBlick and Tesla will initially start their collaboration in Germany and the companies plan to expand their relationship to the EU, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

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