Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Twyford outlines plans for regional fuel tax
Aucklanders could be paying 10 cents more at the pump within months, new transport minister Phil Twyford says. Speaking on the AM Show, Twyford outlined plans…
Toyota’s got fuel cells in mind
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced it has two hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (HFCV) concepts waiting in the wings. The Fine-Comfort Ride sedan promises performance with a 310kW…
Fuel spending drops
Spending on petrol dropped 7.1% in the September quarter, down $129 million, according to the latest Stats NZ figures. However when comparing September with August, fuel…
Petrol powerhouses should pay up: Peters
Kingmaker Winston Peters says the big petrol companies should be slapped with the bill for NZ Defence Force efforts after the Marsden Point pipeline blow-out. The…
Jet fuel allocations back to normal but pipeline at 80% into New Year
A return to full jet fuel allocations at Auckland Airport is a great start to the school holidays for airlines and their customers, energy and resource…
New business manager joins DIESELtalk
Auto Media Group has appointed Chris Kentsley as the new DIESELtalk business manager, replacing Ian Ferguson. Kentsley has a diverse background in account management and business…
Clean diesel dominating US truck market
The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta, Georgia, saw truck and engine manufacturers presenting new and innovative clean diesel technologies. A significant show…
Transport industry steps up during fuel outage
The Road Transport Forum is reflecting on the critical role played by trucks in alleviating the fuel shortage during the pipeline outage from Marsden Point to…
Jet fuel flowing to Wiri terminal
Jet fuel is now flowing through the pipeline from Marsden Point to the Wiri Oil Services terminal and is expected to reach Auckland Airport by Tuesday…
Fuel pipeline disruption easing
Airline fuel allocations at Auckland Airport are moving from 30% to 50% from today and Air New Zealand is expecting to operate its regular schedule today…