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

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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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New Zealand Passenger EV Penetration Just Under 10% in March 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

The New Zealand passenger EV market has seen a rise from the doldrums of February, when it reached a low of 4.1% continued] The post New Zealand Passenger EV Penetration Just Under 10% in March 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica. market share. Just below 10% of passenger vehicles sold in NZ in March came with a plug.

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New Zealand EV Penetration At 33%, For Now

CleanTechnica EVs

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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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Drive Electric

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. Hybrids that don’t require a charge at the wall, are exempt. Will the RUC slow EV uptake in Aotearoa New Zealand? Why were these changes made?

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Disappointing Dip — July EV Update for Australia & New Zealand

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite the evidence in front of my own eyes — electric vehicles are everywhere on the roads — it appears that EV sales have dipped in Australia in the month of July to a disappointing 7% penetration of new vehicles sold. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, […] Let’s hope it is just due to the delivery cycle.

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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

Drive Electric

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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Electric Vehicles Proliferate in New Zealand Market

CleanTechnica EVs

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. The […]