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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

Green Car Congress

Universal Hydrogen’s powertrain does not utilize a hybrid battery architecture; all of the power is transmitted directly from the fuel cells to the electric motor, significantly decreasing weight and lifecycle cost. Air New Zealand.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. . New Zealanders want practical policies that actually reduce emissions and reduce their costs, and the policies in place around EVs are starting to do that job.

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BRUSA and STARD to develop and market electric powertrain components for motorsport; new STARDxBRUSA brand

Green Car Congress

STARDxBRUSA electric motors. STARDxBRUSA inverter & e-motor. A current range of STARDxBRUSA E-motors, inverters and DC-DC converters supplied by STARD is already available to customers and in use at projects such as Hayden Paddon’s Hyundai New Zealand EV Rallycar and ERX Team Ferratum’s Ford Fiesta ERX.

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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. Green Hydrogen is sorted under pressure in cylinders within vehicles and converted into electricity to power electric motors. Read more on How FCEVs work?

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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

EV Central

It’s the first time Ram has confirmed the model will come to Australia, where it will likely be converted from left- to right-hand drive by Ram Trucks Australia and Walkinshaw in Melbourne. “If you look at the numbers of South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand….this Not anymore,” he said.

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

Cars That Think

Title: External relationships manager for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mohan Malaviya Engineering College; master’s degree in engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Ph.D. Brij Singh Employer: John Deere, Fargo, N.D. cubic meters.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. Price is also a factor.