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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.

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

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New Zealand’s Hiringa Energy and US-based HYZON Motors Inc. have signed a Heads of Agreement that secures access for Hiringa and its fleet partners to the supply of hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Hiringa Chief Technology Officer Dan Kahn.

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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% Just below 10% of passenger vehicles sold in NZ in March came with a plug. Thus, the quarter’s average was at about 6% plugin vehicles. market share.

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New Zealand government backs Hiringa’s nationwide hydrogen fueling network

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These stations will provide refuelling for zero emissions heavy FCEVs (hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles) such as trucks and buses. This is an exciting development that can kick start the use of hydrogen as a low-emissions transport fuel for New Zealand’s energy future.

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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 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.