Research and reports

This is a peer review by Steve Goldthorpe, Energy Systems Analyst of "Acceptance of the Use of Biodiesel Fuels in Vehicle and Engine Applications in New Zealand" by Andrew Campbell

Fonterra has centralised its storage and packing for its Waikato plants on a large dry and cool store facility at Crawford St in Hamilton. This has enabled it to rationalise the storage and transport of its products in the Waikato, and enabed greater use of rail transport.

This report examines the fuel savings and other benefits from creating a freight hub.

The AA Research Foundation and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) commissioned Transport Engineering Research New Zealand (TERNZ) to undertake a scoping study to explore the potential of eco-driver training as a means to improve fuel efficiency in New Zealand.

This report investigates concerns about the labour conditions of Brazilian sugarcane workers in the production of Brazilian bioethanol. It finds that while outstanding labour issues do remain in much of the agricultural and horticultural sector in Brazil, efforts are being made to address these issues.

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