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New Zealand Strategic Assessment of Biofuels Calls for Emphasis on Synthetic Diesel from Wood

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A report from the New Zealand Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, is calling for a more strategic approach to biofuels. Furthermore, New Zealand still imports virtually all its liquid fuels; while domestic crude oil production has expanded, it is not nearly enough to meet local fuel demand. “.

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CSIRO and Australasian Aviation Partners Launch Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Industry

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Called the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Road Map, the study aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of a sustainable aviation fuels industry in Australia and New Zealand. Aviation accounts for 2% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Comprehensive energy and climate change policies that accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency, cleaner energy, renewable energy, green buildings, clean vehicles and fuels, and low- carbon transportation infrastructure. Investor Group on Climate Change Australia/New Zealand ( IGCC ).

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

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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. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs.

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LanzaTech, Harsco ally to develop ethanol from steel gas process

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Founded in 2005 in New Zealand, LanzaTech is the first company to successfully demonstrate production of fuel-grade ethanol from steel mill gases. LanzaTech gas-to-liquids platform. Click to enlarge. —LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren.

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

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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. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs.

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The non-car EVs hitting our roads, air and ocean this year

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Electric cars are more popular in New Zealand than ever! From the ocean to the skies, here are the other EVs you might spot around New Zealand in 2023. This innovative new ferry will be entirely constructed in New Zealand by Q-West. Electric planes are also in development in New Zealand.