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World hydrogen energy experts to meet in Rotorua

Global leaders in hydrogen technology, including Unitec’s Dr Jonathan Leaver, will gather in Rotorua this month to discuss research and promotion of hydrogen as a fuel source for the future. They will also host a public forum where local industry… Continue Reading →

UniQuad pushes boundaries in hydrogen power and farm safety 

Designing and building the UniQuad – New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle – took former Unitec student and lecturer Simon Hartley thousands of hours, sandwiched between full-time work and study. Earlier this month, he finally showed off the… Continue Reading →

Turning a tuk-tuk electric

An Automotive Engineering project to electrify a tuk-tuk became a labour of love for one lecturer and his students – as well as a testament to the benefits of problem-based learning. Tuk-tuks are an iconic part of most streetscapes in Asia, Africa and Central… Continue Reading →

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