GBV Hydrogen Trucks Showcased at Christchurch Hydrogen Hui
GBV hydrogen fuel cell trucks showcased at NZ's 2026 Hydrogen Hui alongside a dual-fuel cement mixer and hydrogen cars.Global Beacon Ventures showcased two generations of its locally engineered 50-tonne hydrogen fuel cell trucks at the national Hydrogen Hui in...
GBV to Deliver 34 Next-Generation Buses for Kinetic in 2026
GBV today announced a major fleet delivery program for Kinetic, comprising 34 additional buses set to be delivered in 2026. This move underscores the commitment of both companies to provide reliable, low-emission public transport solutions. The order includes 13...
GBV Delivers Fully Electric SkyBus Fleet for Melbourne Airport Services
GBV, in partnership with King Long, has delivered six fully electric buses for Kinetic’s airport transportation services brand SkyBus, expanding Melbourne's sustainable airport transport options and marking a major step toward a zero-emission future. The buses will be...
GBV Named Finalist for 2025 Selwyn Innovation Award
GBV has been named a finalist in the Innovation category at the 2025 Selwyn Awards, placing the company among the region’s most advanced and forward-thinking organisations. The Innovation Award recognises businesses that are reshaping their industries through...
Winner: Hydrogen Innovation Excellence Award – 2025 H2 2 Zero Summit
The 2025 Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards recognised standout organisations and individuals accelerating New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy through hydrogen innovation. A total of 46 nominations were received across industry, government, academia and...
Mike Parker Named Finalist for Hydrogen Person of the Year – 2025
Mike Parker was named a finalist in the Person of the Year category at the 2025 Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, a category that honours individuals whose leadership has accelerated the national hydrogen industry. Being shortlisted represents national recognition of...
Region’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Successfully Delivered
GBV delivers breakthrough hydrogen truck after failed global attemptsAfter success in hydrogen-powered buses and marine vessels, GBV was commissioned by TR Group to undertake one of New Zealand’s most complex vehicle conversions: transforming a diesel truck into a...
Hydrogen Chase Boats Power a New Era at the America’s Cup
Encouraged by the success of Chase Zero, GBV played a key role in supporting the development and deployment of five additional hydrogen-powered chase boats that featured prominently during the 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024. These advanced...
Hydrogen Awards 2023: National Recognition for Hydrogen Leadership
The inaugural Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards in 2023 marked a defining moment for New Zealand’s hydrogen sector, celebrating those leading the country’s transition toward a low-emissions energy future. With 42 nominations and 24 finalists across six categories, the awards...
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Foiling Chase Boat Takes to the Water
GBV was commissioned in 2022 by Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) to design and integrate a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for a new chase boat. The resulting vessel, a 10-metre foiling catamaran named Chase Zero, was completed in just eight months. ETNZ handled the...
GBV Wins Business Resilience and Sustainability – 2021 Selwyn Awards
GBV was named winner of both the Business Resilience and Environment and Sustainability categories at the 2021 Selwyn Awards, recognising its leadership in innovation and environmental responsibility. Chief Executive Officer Tim Duncan described the recognition as a...
Region’s First Hydrogen-Powered Bus Unveiled in Auckland
New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus was officially unveiled on 31 March 2021 at Ports of Auckland, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to low-emission public transport. The three-axle bus, Auckland Transport’s largest single-deck vehicle, was...