Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
Etrucks advances Windrose electric truck testing ahead of NZ debut
Auckland-based distributor Etrucks is continuing to work with Chinese electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology to be the first to introduce long-range electric trucks into New…
Electric refrigerated trailer to deliver zero-emission fresh produce
Truck body and trailer manufacturer Fairfax Industries has unveiled all-electric, engineless refrigerated trailer which can help deliver fresh produce without producing harmful emissions. The company, part…
Ford refocussed on EV commercial production, scraps electric SUV family
The Ford Motor Company has scrapped its plans to produce a family of three-row battery electric SUV models in favour of hybrid powertrains. The move comes…
Road freight facing decarbonisation barriers, ministry report finds
Road freight businesses are "committed to emissions reduction", but support from government and freight customers will be essential overcoming regulatory and cost barriers. That's according to…
NZ’s largest charging hub opens
ChargeNet has opened the country's largest-ever EV charging hub in Tauranga which can charge up to 10 vehicles simultaneously as well as providing access for trailers…
TR Group’s hydrogen truck deal dashed as Hyzon exits
In a blow to New Zealand's green transport ambitions, the deal between heavy commercial vehicle leasing company TR Group and US-based hydrogen truck startup Hyzon Motors…
Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks enter first trial with customer fleets
Daimler Truck has begun customer trials with five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks which are being put to the test in real-life operations. The five…
NZ-Canadian partnership on hydrogen dual-fuel technology
Bay of Plenty-based firm Heavy Vehicle Machinery Solutions (HVMS) has partnered with Canadian company Diesel Tech Industries to establish installation facilities for hydrogen diesel system in New Zealand.
Hyundai hydrogen-powered truck hits 100,000km milestone with NZ Post
New Zealand’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the Hyundai Xcient, has ticked over 100,000km of commercial operations with NZ Post. Hyundai NZ first introduced the fuel cell heavy-duty…
Govt seeks feedback on second emissions reduction plan
The Government has opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) covering the period from 2026 to 2030 with transport among five key sectors targeted. It…