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

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The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds. Air New Zealand.

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

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24 January 2024 It was confirmed in mid January: Road user charges (RUC) will apply to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1 April 2024. Will the RUC slow EV uptake in Aotearoa New Zealand? Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.

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Air New Zealand and Airbus to look into potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft in shorter domestic flights

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Air New Zealand and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a joint research project to better understand the opportunities and challenges of flying zero-emission hydrogen aircraft in New Zealand. —Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran. —Captain Morgan. Earlier post.).

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Apparent Tesla Model 3 Project Highland unit spotted winter testing in New Zealand

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It appears that Tesla has brought over a Model 3 Project Highland unit at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) in New Zealand. Based on the lineup of cars reported by the EV enthusiast, it would not be surprising if Tesla comes up with a new winter testing video in the coming months.

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Tesla Cybertruck arrives in New Zealand for apparent winter tests

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Tesla appears to have sent a Cybertruck to New Zealand. Expectations are high that the all-electric pickup will be transported to Wanaka, New Zealand, for a final round of winter tests before it enters initial production at Gigafactory Texas. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Global hydrogen station deployments surpass 1,000; China leads

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Other Asia-Pacific countries with aggressive plans for hydrogen station deployments include Australia, New Zealand, and India. Most of the hydrogen stations deployed so far were designed for hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles, said Ahmed. Another four Asia-Pacific countries have also deployed hydrogen stations.

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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses; new small bus and double-decker

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one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, is expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using its own expertise. Alexander Dennis (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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