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Axing the Auckland fuel tax reveals the lack of a real transport plan for NZ’s biggest city

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Pulling the plug seems less about the cost of living or misuse of tax revenue than simply sweeping clear the previous administration’s legislation.

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Pulling the plug seems less about the cost of living or misuse of tax revenue than simply sweeping clear the previous administration’s legislation.
Transport policies, plans and projects have fallen at an astonishing speed since the coalition government was formed.
As the new government took office, transport agency Waka Kotahi quickly announced a freeze on cycling, walking and public transport projects.

Cost of living or climate

The tax also funded road safety initiatives, road corridor improvements, bus and cycle lanes, red light cameras and speed humps.
These were all clearly listed in the fuel tax legislation – and are clearly needed: Auckland road deaths hover around 50 people per year.
Read more:
A short history of doomed second harbour crossing proposals for Auckland – and a quicker, cheaper option
Instead, the official rationalisation for ending the ARFT has centred on the cost of living.
On top of removing the clean car discount, this makes low-emitting vehicles less competitive on price.

Failure to plan

This includes previous governments, National and Labour alike, which have failed to lock in sustainable forward planning.
As the adage goes, failing to plan is planning to fail.
Read more:
70 years of road-based policies created today's problems – does National’s transport plan add up?
Decades of see-sawing government priorities mean New Zealand’s biggest and most economically important city has no clear plan to transition out of its fossil fuel dependence.

Timothy Welch does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Dakar Rookies Shine for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - The 2024 edition of the Dakar Rally brought mixed results for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, but while some of the team's big names found the going particularly tough, it was the two rookie drivers who made their presence count.

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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - The 2024 edition of the Dakar Rally brought mixed results for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, but while some of the team's big names found the going particularly tough, it was the two rookie drivers who made their presence count.
This underscores TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA)'s commitment to the development of motorsport in South Africa and proves that emerging talents have a clear path from the Junior Academy, through to SupaCup and GTC, and on to rally-raid racing, with the Dakar Rally as the ultimate goal.
This year, the TGR team fielded two rookies, in the form of Guy Botterill and Saood Variawa.
The two rookies were supported by veteran Dakar racer Giniel de Villiers and his co-driver, Dennis Murphy.

CP, True Leasing, SCG, Toyota, and CJPT sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further Accelerate Cross-Industry Efforts Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Thailand

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

This MOU is based on achievements to date in our joint efforts, including logistics efficiency at CP and SCG sites and the introduction of carbon-neutral mobility based on usage in Thailand.

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This MOU is based on achievements to date in our joint efforts, including logistics efficiency at CP and SCG sites and the introduction of carbon-neutral mobility based on usage in Thailand.
There are three areas of focus: Data Solutions, Mobility Solutions, and Energy Solutions.
In addition, we succeeded in flight verification of the FC Drone for fertilizing, seeding, and other tasks at a CP Farm.
The hydrogen was used as fuel for FC Trucks and the FC Droneand in a racing car at the end of December.

VivoPower International PLC Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) (“VivoPower,” the “Company”) today announced its results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
A reconciliation of IFRS (“International Financial Reporting Standards”) to non-IFRS financial measures has been provided in the financial statement table included in this press release.
An explanation of these measures is also included below, under the heading “About Non-IFRS Financial Measures.”
Executive Chairman, Kevin Chin noted “The financial year ended June 30, 2023 was challenging.
As always, the VivoPower team remains focused on achieving its medium to long term strategic, financial and impact goals.”

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its Safari pride on African epic

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Friday, June 16, 2023

TOKYO, June 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team returns to the legendary Safari Rally Kenya on June 22-25, aiming to continue its proud record of success on the epic African event.

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TOKYO, June 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team returns to the legendary Safari Rally Kenya on June 22-25, aiming to continue its proud record of success on the epic African event.
Rain can also dramatically change the conditions, and turn a dry and dusty surface into deep mud in an instant.
Juha Kankkunen, the Toyota rally legend and three-time Safari Rally winner, will be behind the wheel.
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VivoPower Announces Definitive Distribution Agreement in Ghana for Tembo EUVs

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

LONDON, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement (“Agreement”) with Fourche Maline Ltd (“Fourche Maline”), a fully indigenous Ghanaian engineering and technical services company for it to market, distribute and service Tembo-powered electric utility vehicles (“EUV”) across Ghana. Fourche Maline provides engineering and technical services in the local Ghana market to a number of the world’s leading companies in the Oil & Gas, Mining, Power & Energy, and Food & Beverage sectors.

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Under the Agreement, Fourche Maline has committed to sell a total of 2,500 Tembo EUV conversion kits from execution of this Agreement over the next 5 years across Ghana and West Africa.
Fourche Maline will be responsible for acquiring utility vehicles, converting the vehicles to ruggedised EUVs using Tembo conversion kits, selling the units to end-customers and providing after-sale servicing and maintenance with support from Tembo.
Sectors where the Tembo EUV will be used are wide-ranging, including Mining but also Power, Oil & Gas, Government services, Insurance and Agriculture.
The Tembo EUV kits will transform new and second-hand diesel-powered 4×4 LandCruiser and Hilux vehicles into ruggedised EUVs.

VivoPower’s Tembo unit announces collaboration with EDGE Group’s AL TAIF, a ground military MRO company based in the United Arab Emirates

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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AL TAIF is a subsidiary of the EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond.

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AL TAIF is a subsidiary of the EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond.
Its customers include defence and police organisations in the UAE, the MENA region and extending to other regions.
The Agreement follows successful drive days in desert conditions, outside of Dubai (March 2023) and Abu Dhabi (May 2023) with Tembo EUV repowered vehicles.
At Tembo, we are very aware of the exacting standards required for defence industry use cases, which span not just safety but also security and confidentiality.

The Podium Welcomes the Conquerors of 2023 Taklimakan Rally!

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Friday, June 2, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005748/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005748/en/
As the 15th edition of Taklimakan Rally, the 2023 Taklimakan Rally lasts for 13 days.
Team BAIC contributes to the podium with Zhang Guoyu/Oriol Mena Valdearcos and Liu Yangui/Chen Feng listed the 2nd and 3rd place.
Taklimakan Rally is established in 2005, during its 15 editions, the Rally has grown into the largest off-road rally in Asia.
The beautiful Xinjiang welcomes the racing teams as well as travellers from the world to join the Taklimakan Rally, to feel and enjoy the west pearl of China.

VivoPower Announces Definitive Distribution Agreement to Distribute EV Fleet Charging Solutions

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Monday, May 15, 2023

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LONDON, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive partnership agreement (“Agreement”) for VivoPower to market and distribute Vital EV Solutions (“Vital EV”) fleet charging solutions globally.

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LONDON, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive partnership agreement (“Agreement”) for VivoPower to market and distribute Vital EV Solutions (“Vital EV”) fleet charging solutions globally.
Kempower, headquartered in Finland, has the fastest EV fleet charging solutions on the market including for off-highway working environment applications.
Under the Agreement, VivoPower will be able to offer to its customers and partners a wide range of EV fleet charging products and services from Vital EV and Kempower for an initial term of 3 years.
This partnership will allow VivoPower to bundle ancillary charging solutions for our fleet owning customers and partners who are seeking to electrify their fleets with the Tembo EV conversion kits.

Sudan is awash with weapons: how the two forces compare and what that means for the war

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has escalated following an outbreak of violence in April 2023.

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Armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has escalated following an outbreak of violence in April 2023.
There is intensive fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, neighbouring Omdurman and elsewhere, including Darfur.
While mediation efforts continue to stumble, both forces are sufficiently armed to sustain a protracted conflict.
While battlefield seizures and a loss of weapons stores have affected both groups, it’s unlikely that either will suffer a debilitating shortage of supplies.

Sudanese Armed Forces

The Sudanese army has in excess of 120,000 troops countrywide – with several thousand more in reserve.
In the past weeks, the Sudanese Armed Forces have reportedly seized several bases held by the Rapid Support Forces.

Rapid Support Forces

The Rapid Support Forces have more than 75,000 combatants, most of whom hail from the Darfur region in the country’s far west.
While neither side is accustomed to fighting within urban centres, such a setting favours the Rapid Support Forces’s more agile “rapid” ground forces.
It’s from here that Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, and the Rapid Support Forces emerged.
Rapid Support Forces fighters recently paraded a handful of man-portable air defence systems, or manpads, on the steps of the presidential palace in Khartoum.
Recent reporting alleges that the Wagner Group – a Russian paramilitary force with close ties to Hemedti and with mutual gold mining interests – offered to supply the Rapid Support Forces with arms, including manpads.

What this means for the future

In light of this, it’s difficult to envision a pathway to silencing the guns in Sudan without meaningful participation from civil society and the involvement of civilian political leadership.
Alsanosi Adam, a researcher with the Human Security Baseline Assessment project at the Small Arms Survey, contributed to this article.