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Flying taxis in UK by 2028
Drone technology could transform United Kingdom skies and boost its economy by NZ$94 billion (45 billion pounds) by the end of the decade. So says the UK…
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LETF round 13 applications open
Round 13 applications for the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) close with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) on Tuesday April 2, 2024. About $13 million in…
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Video: Counties Energy’s DSO milestone allows ‘active energy orchestration’ including EV charging
Counties Energy has achieved a major milestone in its programme to demonstrate an end-to-end operating model capable of active capacity and flexibility management with granular smart meter and…
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Transpower wants upper South Island flexible service proposals
Transpower is seeking proposals from potential providers of non-transmission solutions in the upper South Island to help manage growing electricity use at peak times. Growing electricity use in…
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UAVs for pest control
Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could be a new tool in the biosecurity toolbox making pest control more targeted, safer and less invasive. So says Scion’s plant protection…
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V2X vehicles set to exceed 60m annual sales by 2034 – IDTechEx
China is set to add 30 million new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) enabled vehicles to the road every year by 2034. So says IDTechEx’s report Connected and Software-Defined Vehicles 2024-2034:…
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New vehicle tech worth 2.6 trillion by 2034 – IDTechEx
Autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected and software-defined vehicles, and in-cabin monitoring are all megatrends reshaping the automotive industry. These technologies combine to form a NZ$2.6 trillion (US$1.6 trillion)…
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Kia launches ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business at CES 2024
Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) offers customised vehicles and solutions to enhance versatility and open limitless possibilities, catering to both businesses and individuals. Five Kia PBV concept models…
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Sodium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage
Lithium’s limited availability and cost have raised concerns about lithium-ion batteries’ (LIB) sustainability, so sodium-ion battery technology may offer an alternative. In a new study, Korea’s Dongguk University…
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CES 2024 showcases EVs
CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 10-12 will showcase automotive advancements, especially EVs. The 58th show, hosted by the Consumer Technology Association includes Honda’s premiere of its…