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20 airlines commit to use new technologies to minimize climate impact; Target True Zero

Green Car Congress

The adoption of these technologies into the global fleet—through either new aircraft design or the retrofitting of conventional aircraft—can help reduce the climate impact of our operations while preserving the immense economic and social benefits that aviation brings to the world. —Target True Zero statement.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption. While we’ve made some great progress increasing new EV sales, at the end of 2022, there were still only 65,000 registered EVs. of the entire vehicle fleet. There’s more to do.

Clean 52
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The non-car EVs hitting our roads, air and ocean this year

Drive Electric

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. Learn more about Fuller’s emerging electric ferry fleet here.

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[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments

Drive Electric

Press release 7th December 2023 The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa New Zealand, announced the appointment of three new board members, Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. Principles . Principle .

Clean 52
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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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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . New Zealanders need to understand that the future of transport will look different than it does today. million passenger vehicles in New Zealand.