Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Auckland’s fuel tax spreading?
Is Auckland’s regional fuel tax drifting into other parts of the country? The Ministry of Transport isn’t sure yet, but is due to release a report…
Airbus considers old-fashioned fuel-saving method
Airbus is considering turning to old fashioned wind power to reduce its fuel consumption in cargo ship logistics. A 500-square-metre "SeaWing" para-sail connecting to the front…
Z Energy fuels up Foodstuffs
Z Energy has teamed up with Foodstuffs as an exclusive nationwide fuel partner. The deal replaces the supermarket giant’s previous partnership with Mobil. The deal will…
Z Energy invests in Flick Electric
Z Energy is putting up $46 million for a 70.1% shareholding in Flick Electric. That’s expected to help Z meet New Zealand’s transition to electric vehicles…
Bosch to collaborate with fuel-cell expert Ceres Power
Bosch is proceeding with fuel-cell technology development for potential new power systems. With United Kingdom-based technology specialist Ceres Power, Bosch wants to develop the next stage…
Heidi Inkster wins top diesel technician
Heidi Inkster has claimed the top prize in the Hino Skills Competition national final for diesel technicians. The competition, jointly run by Hino Distributors and its…
Waitomo promotes new site with cheap fuel
Waitomo Petroleum is urging customers to get on social media and help slash the price at the pump. The company has launched the campaing which marks…
Fuel spending up again
An jump in July’s retail card spending figures has been pushed along by more fuel being purchased, new Stats NZ figures reveal. Overall spending was up…
Toyota supporting mobility at 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Toyota has outlined its mobility concept for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be based on mobility for all, sustainability (centred on a…
Change needed on diesel emissions, specialist says
This story first appeared in the July issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Diesel cleaning specialist Gordon Legge reckons it’s about time…