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

Green Car Congress

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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Ola Cabs to exit international markets this month – ET Auto

Baua Electric

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. The firm had announced its rollout in Australia and New Zealand in 2018.

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WiTricity extends recent funding for a total of $52M

Green Car Congress

The company envisions a not-too-distant future when dynamic charging will support moving vehicles (from taxi queues to roadways), and autonomous vehicles and robots will charge without human intervention. New Board of Advisors. and postdoctoral researchers on campus working on wireless charging.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

This advantage in emissions reduction will only improve as New Zealand meets its policy targets for the reduction of the carbon intensity of electricity production. If your staff are using taxis, Ubers and subsidised public transport to get around and what impact that has on cost and emissions. Some things to consider.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . New Zealanders need to understand that the future of transport will look different than it does today. million passenger vehicles in New Zealand.