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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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Baybus OnDemand e-rideshare service for Tauranga
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is launching Baybus OnDemand public transport service using electric minivans on Monday March 25. The 18-month trial is designed to help offer…
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First Volvo FH Electric Australian delivery
The first Volvo FH Electric sold in Australia has been delivered to Brisbane-based Followmont Transport. The electric prime mover will be tasked with shuttling trailers between Followmont’s Eagle…
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Electric bus network launched in Palmerston North and Ashhurst
Palmerston North and Ashhurst get 42 new electric buses from the Horizons Regional Council and contracted to Tranzit, adding to the e-bus Tranzit introduced to Palmerston North in…
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Revoy launches EV ‘add-on’ for trucks
In a move similar to swappable batteries, US firm Revoy has launched Revoy EV which it describes as a “simple add-on for fleets that enables an easy transition…
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Pacifica Shipping introduces battery swap e-trucks
Coastal shipping operator Pacifica Shipping is introducing fully electric battery swap trucks to create one of New Zealand’s lowest emission supply chains for heavy freight. The company, a…
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Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre opens near Christchurch
The Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre and a new sealed runway have opened at Kaitorete south of Christchurch. The new infrastructure coupled with technical support will super charge New…
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Electric bus fleet delayed by shipping issues
Shipping disruption has delayed the arrival of a new electric bus fleet in Palmerston North which is set to be the country’s first fully electric bus fleet. Palmerston…
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Challenges remain before heavy EV RUCs apply – Transporting NZ
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand is backing the introduction of road user charges (RUCs) for light electric vehicles but says a number of challenges need to be…
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Hydrogen for public transport and other e-mobility
Philippines-based eFrancisco Motor Corporation which makes the country’s jeepney minibus-like public utility vehicles, serving as the most popular means of public transportation there (accounting for about 40%), and…