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American Stories

Electrification stories

Hybrids gain ground as carmakers rethink electrification

Rising charging gaps and price concerns are pushing buyers towards hybrids, with the global market forecast to reach USD $465.4 billion by 2033.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Electrification stories

Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access

The move gives Cummins earlier access to startups as it hunts for technologies to support electrification, energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Wipro renews ABB digital workplace deal with AI push

AI-led support will now cover ABB staff worldwide, as Wipro extends a long-running workplace contract to automate device management and service desk tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Science

Lf Energy launches modular OpenSTEF 4.0 forecast suite

Utilities can now test and mix forecasting tools as LF Energy's rebuilt suite aims to cut operational overhead across grid and heating networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

Smart Cities

Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub

Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Data Analytics

The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand

Nearly 40% of firms have delayed growth plans as volatile power costs and supply fears squeeze investment across Australia and New Zealand.

By Colette Munro • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Trane & Eaton unveil AI data centre reference design

The combined design could cut installation costs and copper use sharply as operators race to build more efficient AI data centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Data centers

AtkinsRéalis names Steve Vincent as Global Market Lead

Rising electricity demand from AI and electrification is intensifying competition for power infrastructure talent, with AtkinsRéalis expanding its senior team.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Electrification stories

Unified Communications

The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more

The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility

Utilities will gain earlier warning of voltage issues and outages as Australia prepares for smart-meter rules from late 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

TechWorks summit unites UK deep tech sector in London

More than 700 delegates used the sold-out summit to press for stronger investment and collaboration to turn UK deep-tech research into jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

Transpower profit rises as grid investment ramps up

Rising electrification demand is driving a bigger build-out of New Zealand's grid, with approved projects set to lift capital spending further.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises

Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Urban Planning

Upper Hutt looks at funding study for 'transformational' rail stop

A proposed Timberlea station could spur housing and retail growth in Upper Hutt if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Robotics

TechWorks widens AESIN to aerospace, defence & more

The move opens the network to aerospace, defence and industrial firms grappling with the same software, security and systems challenges as automakers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026