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New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023!

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With the threat of loss of subsidies, New Zealanders have bought electric vehicles at an unprecedented rate, achieving 50% penetration. continued] The post New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hiringa Energy and HYZON Motors to deploy fuel-cell-powered heavy trucks in New Zealand in 2021

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New Zealand’s Hiringa Energy and US-based HYZON Motors Inc. have signed a Heads of Agreement that secures access for Hiringa and its fleet partners to the supply of hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Hiringa Chief Technology Officer Dan Kahn.

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New Zealand government backs Hiringa’s nationwide hydrogen fueling network

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These stations will provide refuelling for zero emissions heavy FCEVs (hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles) such as trucks and buses. This is an exciting development that can kick start the use of hydrogen as a low-emissions transport fuel for New Zealand’s energy future.

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New Zealand EV Penetration At 33%, For Now

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Electric vehicle numbers in New Zealand are holding strong in recent months, with the segment recording 34% share of the. continued] The post New Zealand EV Penetration At 33%, For Now appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Zealand EV Market Crash: 5% Penetration in January 2024

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January delivered an EV market crash in plug-in electric vehicle sales in New Zealand, to their lowest level in several. continued] The post New Zealand EV Market Crash: 5% Penetration in January 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Zealand Electric Vehicle Price War?

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James of EVDB writes from New Zealand that calling the current situation in the land of the long white cloud an electric vehicle price war would be an overstatement, but that there is price movement.

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Electric Vehicles Proliferate in New Zealand Market

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With over a dozen new models being released in New Zealand this year, it looks like the NZ electric vehicle buyer will be spoilt for choice. Most of these vehicles have already been released in the UK right-hand-drive market. But for those of you who wish to taste a great summary, have a look.