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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

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Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste by 30% as telematics help businesses slash idling, emissions and costs across global operations.
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Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets

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Farizon brings V7E electric van to New Zealand with a fleet-focused price tag, 329km range and payload aimed at trades and logistics.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

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ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.
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SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

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SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.
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DHL opens Erskine Park hub for tech, auto reverse logistics

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DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.
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Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks

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Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.
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Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources

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Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.
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Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

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Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.
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MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI

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MathWorks has joined the Edge AI Foundation to push MATLAB and Simulink deeper into energy-efficient embedded AI for engineering systems.
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Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'

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Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.
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Lyten's USD $5bn deal to build Swedish battery hub

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Lyten buys Northvolt's Swedish battery assets in a USD $5bn deal, planning a Skellefteå hub fusing cell plants with vast AI data centres.
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Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar

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Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.
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Fleets test AI as ageing vehicles drive up costs

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Fleet operators cautiously trial AI to tame rising costs as ageing vehicles and maintenance bottlenecks drive up downtime and service spend.
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Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets

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Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push

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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
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Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
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Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.