Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
Hydrogen awards recognise transport leaders
Three leading New Zealand transport businesses have been recognised at the recent 2025 Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, honouring their contributions to innovation, training and fleet development in the transition to zero-emission transport.
Kiwi-made electric system slashes diesel use in milk transport
A Canterbury-developed electric pumping system is aiming to transform milk tanker operations across New Zealand, offering significant fuel savings and reduced emissions. The battery-electric power take-off…
Govt refreshes Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
The Government has unveiled a major refresh of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund, with Energy Minister Simon Watts saying the changes will better support New Zealand businesses to transition to cleaner, more competitive supply chains.
Volvo to build Australia’s first locally made heavy-duty electric trucks
Volvo Group Australia will manufacture the first-ever Australian-made heavy-duty electric trucks at its Wacol facility in Brisbane from next year, in what the company describes as…
Hyundai to launch Xcient Fuel Cell Truck in Australia
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) will be unveiling its latest zero-emissions trucks at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, including the Xcient Fuel Cell Truck and an upgraded Mighty Electric Truck.
Freight industry calls for exemption from congestion charging
Goods vehicles should be exempt from congestion-style time-of-use road charges, Transporting NZ told MPs on Monday.
Hyundai unveils next-gen Xcient hydrogen truck
Hyundai Motor has launched a new version of its hydrogen-powered Xcient Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in California. The…
New electric buses begin service in West Auckland
A new fleet of 44 electric buses has begun operating in West Auckland, part of Auckland Transport’s plan to cut emissions and expand public transport for the city’s growing population.
KiwiRail’s new electric shunt machines arrive
KiwiRail has welcomed the arrival of two state-of-the-art Electric Shunt Machines (ESMs) from Germany. Now in the initial commissioning stages, the powerful zero-emissions vehicles are designed…
Watch: Electric Volvo trucks join Fulton Hogan fleet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuk6LcTd27w&feature=youtu.be Two fully electric Volvo FM 6x4 trucks are set to begin work on Auckland roads this month, transporting asphalt from Fulton Hogan plants in Penrose…