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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 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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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.

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

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The heavy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will be tailored to meet the demanding and unique requirements of the New Zealand heavy freight and road transport sector; it is expected that the vehicles will enter service in New Zealand from the start of 2021. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).