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Rail to play major role in future: ARA New Zealand Rail Summit

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Rail has an exciting future in New Zealand’s transport network, with record investment and increasing passenger numbers, a rail summit has heard. Almost 150 people from the rail sector attended the inaugural Australasian Railway Association New Zealand Rail Summit, held in Auckland on Thursday 4 July. The Summit brought together key leaders and stakeholders from … Continued

aiMotive achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D re-certification for aiSim 5

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Pioneering safety in ADAS/AD simulation MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — aiMotive, a global leader in automotive simulation technology, has obtained ISO 26262 certification from TÜV Nord for the latest generation of its simulator, aiSim 5. Originally granted in 2020, aiSim was the world’s first simulator for ADAS/AD to achieve this certification! … Continued

Demand for low emissions cars, FBT exemption drives PHEV sales boom

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A doubling of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales over the past year underscores the growing appetite for low emissions vehicles among Australian motorists and the effectiveness of government incentives, according to Australia’s peak body for novated leasing, NALSPA.   The latest figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reveal:   In the first half of … Continued

Late Chemist’s Cure for Classic Car Enthusiasts

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A collection of some of the rarest vintage and classic cars collected over the course of nearly 60 years by two twin brother pharmacists, is now being dispensed via auction and is going under the hammer this Saturday. Known as the man that had petrol in his veins, the late Peter Learmont was a pharmacist … Continued

Electric trucks to decarbonise last-mile delivery

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Australia’s first 112 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks to make last-mile deliveries (LMD) will soon hit the roads in metro areas thanks to $12.8 million in funding, from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.  Freight and logistics provider ANC will use the funding to unlock the $45.5 million Project Spark, which will … Continued

Getting 30 per cent of freight on rail will boost NSW economy

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Shifting 30 per cent of NSW freight on to rail would deliver far-reaching benefits to the economy and community, an industry submission to the NSW Government’s reform program says. In a comprehensive submission to the NSW Government’s Freight Policy Reform Program, the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) said increasing rail’s mode share was critical to meeting … Continued

Lime collaborates with Aotearoa artist Chantel Matthews for Matariki

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In the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, a lively celebration of Matariki unfolds as Lime supports a beautiful artwork created by local Aotearoa artist Chantel Matthews. The work features elements contributed by over 300 local primary students from Mellons Bay and Owairoa Primary.   The students worked alongside Chantel as part of a Matariki flag project … Continued

Australia’s trusted rare car parts repair/exchange site now up

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Moorabbin, Victoria: PEC EFI Revival (or PEC Tech), the online platform dedicated to repairing rare automotive parts for all types of vehicles in Australia has just been launched. They’re the sister site of PEC Australia, one of the most trusted names in automotive parts having sold hundreds of thousands of  brand new parts since 2006.  … Continued