Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
AT awards $755m bus contract to Kinetic for electric fleet
Auckland Transport has awarded a $755 million bus services contract to Kinetic that will see a fully electric fleet introduced across major routes in central Auckland from 2027.
Christchurch welcomes country’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus
An event was held on Monday, February 23, to celebrate the new innovative bus (Photo/Supplied). Christchurch has become home to New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double-decker…
Green hydrogen unlikely to drive major emissions cuts before 2050, modelling finds
Green hydrogen is unlikely to play a major role in cutting New Zealand’s industrial emissions before 2050, with electrification expected to do most of the heavy…
Hiringa deploys mobile hydrogen refuelling site in Christchurch
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has deployed a temporary mobile refuelling site in Hornby, Christchurch, to support hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles being built in the South Island…
Solar project showcases hydrogen transport
A new solar farm in Northland's Ruakākā is being touted as a real-world demonstration of how hydrogen-powered heavy transport can reduce emissions with minimal impact on project costs.
‘Great Electric Cherry Migration’ rolls into Parliament
Renewable energy advocacy group Rewiring Aotearoa has taken its electrification message to Parliament in a colourful stunt dubbed the “Great Electric Cherry Migration”.
WorkSafe updates EV charging guidance for corporate fleets
WorkSafe has amended its electric vehicle (EV) charging guidance, removing references to employee homes being treated as workplaces and addressing compliance concerns raised by businesses operating employer-owned EV fleets.
Taranaki green hydrogen project begins after years of legal delays
Construction is set to begin on the long-delayed Kapuni Wind Farm and Green Hydrogen Project in South Taranaki, with Regional Development Minister Shane Jones confirming work…
Hyundai hydrogen truck fleet clocks 20 million kilometres across Europe
Hyundai Motor Company says its Xcient Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck fleet has surpassed 20 million kilometres of real-world operation across Europe, marking a significant milestone for…
Auckland’s electric train fleet expansion complete ahead of CRL opening
Auckland’s $330 million electric train fleet expansion is complete, with the arrival of the 23rd and final new unit rolling into port.