Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Regions don’t want fuel tax: AA
Aucklanders might be prepared to pay for a regional fuel tax, but that isn’t the case in regional New Zealand, according to the Automobile Association. The…
Wellington set for new fuel provider
Fuel supplier Waitomo Group has announced plans to open its first fuel stop in central Wellington in early 2019. Managing director Jimmy Ormsby says the family-run…
Truck engine firm gaining wind power
Cummins, known globally for its diesel and alternative fuel engines while also beating Tesla to the release of a heavy-duty electric truck, will add wind power…
Fuel companies react to PM’s criticism
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s claims that motorists are being “fleeced” by fuel companies are being rebuffed by the industry. Ardern told media at her post-Cabinet press…
Ardern takes aim at fuel giants
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern is concerned Kiwis are paying too much at the pump, claiming consumers are being “fleeced” by fuel companies. The Government has announced…
Carbon capture for fuel
Sucking carbon out of the air to make automotive fuel has been successfully demonstrated by a Canadian company. Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere via…
Petrol tax hits motorists
Another jump in petrol prices is hitting motorists where it hurts – their back pockets. The 3.5 cents a litre tax, which came into effect on…
Oil and gas companies prepare for EV onslaught
Oil and gas companies are gearing up for the electric vehicle onslaught, GlobalData says. Digitisation and electrification are spreading across all industries, and the auto industry…
Fuel sulphur cap set to shake shipping industry
This story first appeared in the September issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE An International Maritime Organization (IMO) target to ban ships…
Hyundai signs deal with H2 Energy for hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Hyundai Motor Company has announced a partnership with Swiss hydrogen company H2 Energy (H2E) for the development of fuel cell electric trucks. The memorandum of understanding…