E-CARS
Hyundai Ioniq 5 customer keeps power on using V2L
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 customer and his family who live south of Auckland were without power from 8pm Sunday to about 11am on Monday, so used their EV’s…
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Solid-state batteries – ‘hypes and hopes’
The EV market’s rapid growth has driven battery development, manufacture and sales. That’s especially true for lithium-ion batteries, dominating the battery industry for a decade. However, due to…
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NZ hydrogen tech firm raises $23m
Christchurch-based zero emissions technology firm Fabrum has raised $23 million from international and local investors with the company now setting its sights on global expansion. Financing was led by London-headquartered…
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Air New Zealand gains more next gen aircraft partners
Universal Hydrogen, Embraer and Heart Aerospace join Airbus and ATR as long-term partners Air New Zealand is working with on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet…
E-CARS
Polestar 0 project adds eight partners
The Polestar 0 project has added eight new global industry-leading partners in its quest to create a climate-neutral car by 2030. The new partners will contribute to research…
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Hydrogen fuel cell adoption accelerating in marine markets
The maritime sector, which accounts for about 2.9% of global carbon emissions, is seeking to meet broader climate goals such as the Paris Agreement and ‘Fit for 55’…
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Tiny 3D materials may make fuel cells more efficient
Researchers have developed a technique for creating nanoscale materials with unique chemical and physical properties that they say could eventually make hydrogen fuel cells cheaper and more sustainable.…
E-CARS
Renault’s bidirectional charger deployed by 2030
Renault Group and research organisation CEA have jointly developed over three years a new electronic power converter architecture directly integrated into the vehicle’s charger, the group adding it…
E-CARS
Kia wins four Good Design Awards
Kia Corporation has received four accolades in the 2022 Good Design Awards transportation category for its 2023 Niro, Concept EV9, EV Infotainment System, and Magenta Design Infotainment System.…
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Electric autonomous wheelchair gets CES innovation award
Electric mobility chair developer and service provide Whill’s autonomous Model A power chair gets an Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas. The…