Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
KiwiRail freight customers cut 220,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
KiwiRail says its freight customers collectively avoided more than 220,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in the past year by moving goods on rail rather than road…
Giltrap’s NordEast Distributors to launch Geely electric ute in NZ
Geely has confirmed its first all-electric ute for New Zealand, the Riddara RD6 Pro, with pricing set at $69,990 through outlets under NordEast Distributors – a…
Fonterra launches electric refrigerated truck
Fonterra has rolled out New Zealand’s first electric refrigerated truck, marking a new milestone in its drive to cut emissions from its supply chain.
Freight industry gets upgraded data tool to guide low-emissions transition
National Road Carriers (NRC) has partnered with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to relaunch its widely used Cost Model, aimed at helping freight operators…
Etrucks secures Deepway distribution, unveils $255k electric semi for NZ market
Etrucks New Zealand has secured distribution rights for Chinese electric truck manufacturer Deepway and will launch what it claims is the country’s most affordable battery-electric semi-truck…
All-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic takes spotlight at Sydney expo
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showcasing its fully electric eEconic waste and recycling collection vehicle at this week’s ReGen Expo Australia, positioning it as the "most advanced electric…
Port Nelson launches New Zealand’s first electric mobile harbour crane
Port Nelson has put the country’s first electric dual-drive mobile harbour crane to work, marking a step forward in sustainable transport and port infrastructure. The new…
Tesla Semi put to the test in long-haul EV freight pilot
Global logistics company ArcBest has successfully completed a real-world trial of a long-range electric Tesla Semi, testing its performance over intercity routes in the western United…
Low Emission Transport Fund winds up after unlocking $265m in private investment
The Government’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) has announced its final rounds, after a decade-long run supporting low- and zero-emissions transport projects across New Zealand. The…
Marsden Point biofuel proposal progresses, final investment decision expected in 2026
Plans to introduce biofuel manufacturing at Marsden Point have taken a step forward, with the Seadra Energy consortium completing the initial engineering design phase for a…