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New Zealand Post buys Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck

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The New Zealand Government Emissions Reduction Plan includes a target to cut emissions from freight transport by 35% by 2035. Heavy transport makes up 4% of New Zealand’s transport fleet but is responsible for 25% of all transport emissions. NZ Post’s Hyundai XCIENT Fuell Cell truck will now undergo a validation process.

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

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Air New Zealand. Separately, Universal Hydrogen announced a strategic agreement with Air New Zealand as part of the airline’s expanding Mission Next Gen Aircraft program. Air New Zealand named Universal Hydrogen to its long-term partner program as it seeks to find sustainable solutions for its fleet.

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

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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 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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Tesla Cybertruck Australia & New Zealand tour dates released

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The company recently released the Tesla Cybertruck’s tour dates for Australia and New Zealand between April and May 2024. Below are the following Cybertruck tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. The post Tesla Cybertruck Australia & New Zealand tour dates released appeared first on TESLARATI.

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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 EV Market Seeks New Normal — Dips to 4.1%

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Is it too early to tell where the New Zealand electric vehicle market will settle in the medium to long term? continued] The post New Zealand EV Market Seeks New Normal — Dips to 4.1% I hope so, as the figures from February are slightly worse than those of January 2024. appeared first on CleanTechnica.