Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
Norway moving to electric aircraft
From electric cars to electric aircraft is not a big step for Norway. The world leader in EV adoption sees state owned company Avinor planning short-haul…
Jucy electric fleet for tourists
Thousands of international tourists visiting New Zealand could be driving electric campervans within two years after a new electric vehicle (EV) trial. It will mark the…
MITO to develop EV qualification framework
Official training standards for technicians working on electric vehicles are being developed by the Motor Industry Training Organisation. “MITO is absolutely delighted to have received this…
Commercial EVs get EECA funding boost
Support for heavy and light commercial EVs have featured prominently in the latest round of grants from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Twenty organisations…
Hydrogen to power heavy transport?
This story first appeared in the December issue of Dieseltalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Hydrogen offers an “integrated solution” as a power source…
Zero Carbon Act first step
The first important step towards creating a Zero Carbon Act has been launched by the Government. “Cabinet has agreed to a process of consultation in 2018…
Ports of Auckland joins emissions scheme
Ports of Auckland is setting an “ambitious” zero emissions target. Port chief executive Tony Gibson has announced plans which will see the business aim to wipe…
Largest order for Tesla electric semi-truck
Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo has placed the world’s largest pre-order for the newly unveiled electric Tesla Semi trucks, Reuters reports. The company, which also has…
BMW expands electric truck fleet
Three electric trucks are now in use at BMW’s home plant in Munich. The 40-tonne covered semi-trailers are used in the company’s logistic operations for the…
Electric bike trailer delivery trialled in London
Global delivery firm UPS is trialling an electric bike trailer in London. The delivery of parcels up to 200kg has packages loaded into “pay load boxes”…