Backing for light rail as 'the only proven technology'
July 31, 2019
Wellington mayoral candidate Conor Hill has put his stake in the ground over the city's light rail versus trackless tram debate.He wants to see light rail on a new mass rapid transit spine that's part of the $6.4b Let's Get Wellington Moving package.Incumbent Justin Lester h...
The tiny tyre device that could change the way cars work
July 31, 2019
Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber has developed a small device that sits inside the tyre to capture static electricity created as the tyre rotates.Developed in conjunction with Kansai University in Osaka, the “power generating device” or “Energy Harvester” i...
The Government has announced a $2 million Budget investment into a GPS technology that will help save lives.
Minister for Land Information Eugenie Sage, alongside Minister for Transport Phil Twyford, today announced funding for a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS).Ms...
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