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Ola Cabs to exit international markets this month – ET Auto

Baua Electric

In January, Ola Cabs’ chief executive Hemant Bakshi had said that the firm would focus on electrification of its fleet and premiumisation of its offerings for future growth. Ride-hailing major Ola Cabs is set to exit all of its existing international markets, namely the UK, Australia and New Zealand by the end of this month.

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CSIRO report concludes that sustainable biojet fuel industry is achievable for Australia/New Zealand

Green Car Congress

The report, “Flight Path to Sustainable Aviation”, examines a road map scenario under which the Australian and New Zealand aviation sectors achieve a 5% bio-derived jet fuel share in their fuel use by 2020, expanding that amount to 40% of their total fuel use by 2050. Source: CSIRO. Click to enlarge.

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New Zealand LM Energy Applies for Underground Coal Gasification Prospecting Permit

Green Car Congress

As part of its long term strategy to secure substantial energy resources in New Zealand L&M Energy Limited (LME) has lodged an application for an underground coal gasification (UCG) prospecting permit over a 2.112 sq km area containing in excess of 2 billion tonnes of Waikato coal measures. Prospecting permit application area.

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MAN Truck & Bus will offer an eBus chassis for the global market; NMC and LFP battery options

Green Car Congress

MAN Truck & Bus will in future be offering an eBus chassis for the global market. To meet this demand and make an important contribution in terms of sustainable mobility, we are now offering the MAN electric bus solution for international markets outside Europe with our eBus chassis.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. But it has also promised to launch at least one new model per year for international markets for at least the next three years. Leapmotor T03.

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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. Firstly, the infrastructure for hydrogen refuelling stations is minimal and requires substantial expansion investments, which New Zealand is yet to commit to.

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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.