Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
Mercedes-Benz eActros officially launches in NZ
The first Mercedes-Benz medium-duty electric truck, the eActros 300, has been officially launched following extensive local testing, with NZ Post adding the first unit to its…
Clean Car Importer Standard to align with Australia, ute penalties ease
Emission penalties on vehicles such as utes will be eased with Transport Minister Simeon Brown confirming that New Zealand will align the Clean Car Importer Standard…
Hyundai Mighty fuel cell enters pilot test in NZ
Hyundai Motors New Zealand is deploying the first Mighty fuel cell electric light-duty truck for a 12-month pilot test programme. The Mighty fuel cell is Hyundai's…
Etrucks to bring Windrose long-range electric semi tractors to NZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxlnwIx2kg Auckland-based distributor Etrucks is working with Chinese electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology to be the first to introduce long-range electric trucks into New Zealand…
NZ company Fabrum collaborates with Toyota for liquid hydrogen storage
Christchurch-based zero emissions technology firm Fabrum is set to supply Toyota with its liquid hydrogen storage technology.
Volvo electric construction machinery introduced
New Zealand heavy equipment distributor TDX has introduced its first range of Volvo electric zero-emission construction machinery to the local market. The zero-emission construction machines meet increasing…
Hyundai introduces NZ’s first light-duty hydrogen truck
Hyundai New Zealand is showcasing the Mighty hydrogen fuel cell truck at Hamilton's National Fieldays. The model is the first light-duty hydrogen truck in the country…
Fresh Carriers completes biofuel trial with Zespri
Fresh Carriers Co, one of the international shipping partners of kiwifruit exporter and marketer Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel…
Govt commits to $2.6b climate change funding, includes zero emission heavy vehicles
The Government is pledging to continuing around $2.6 billion of climate change initiatives previously funded from the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF) which includes a public…
Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks
Volvo Trucks is set to develop trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen with on-road tests to begin in 2026.