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New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

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New Zealand is implementing revenue-neutral changes to its road user charges (RUC) system as of 1 August 2012. In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. The fund—which was approximately $2.65 battery electric) or partly (i.e., tonnes or less.

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New Zealand Will Not Implement Fuel Economy Standard

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The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. We have also announced a Road User Charges exemption for electric vehicles until 2013 and a grant for biodiesel production in New Zealand until 2012. Earlier post.) Steven Joyce.

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Mitsubishi Motors to Show Another i MiEV Concept for European Market at 2009 Geneva Show

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Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, the United States and Europe, the i MiEV will be launched in Japan during the summer of 2009.

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Iranian researchers produce biodiesel from flixweed seed oil

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The invasive plant now occurs in 48 states, excluding Alabama and Florida; it has also been introduced in South America, Asia, southern Africa, and New Zealand.). A 2009 study by a team in Lithuania found flixweed seeds contained 32.2%

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Mitsubishi Motors signs MoU with Hong Kong Environment Bureau on Testing of i MiEV

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As an investigative step toward possible future introduction of the electric vehicle, the proposed project would begin as early as May 2009 and would examine issues including market acceptability, as well as incentives and structural issues such as the suitability of the charging infrastructure.

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Mitsubishi Delivers 4 i-MiEV Electric Vehicles to the Principality of Monaco

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Mitsubishi launched the i-MiEV was launched in Japan in July 2009. Looking to move towards full-fledged global distribution in 2010, MMC is currently involved in global testing and promotional activities in New Zealand, the United States and across Europe.

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Grand opening of Neste Oil renewable diesel plant in Singapore; ISCC certification

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It uses a variety of renewable feedstocks to produce NExBTL, including palm oil and side stream products of palm oil production from Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as waste animal fat from Australia and New Zealand. Neste Oil has a similar-sized facility under construction in Rotterdam, which is due to be commissioned in mid-2011.

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