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Geely boosts Aston Martin shareholding
China’s largest privately-owned automotive technology group Geely Holding, which specialises in EVs, has increased its stake in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings to about 17% under a new…
Geoff Dobson
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‘Mackenzie Country EV Road Trip’ in June
The first of the refurbished #LeadingTheCharge EV road trips is now open for participant registrations. The road trips, run by the Better NZ Trust, are a traditional part…
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Video: AndroidAuto for BYD Atto 3
AndroidAuto support has landed for the BYD Atto 3. We check out one of the first over-the-air (OTA) updates for it. You can programme a variety of functions…
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Tesla Model Y likely to be global top-seller for 2023
Tesla has been ramping up Model Y production across the globe, produced in four factories across three countries, with Tesla chief executive Elon Musk reckoning the Model Y…
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We.EV partners with Waitomo Group
Waikato-based We.EV has partnered with independent fuel retailer and supplier Waitomo Group. Powered by WEL Networks, We.EV is helping New Zealanders get future-ready with their EV charging infrastructure.…
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Lidar key to unlocking AV future – IDTechEx
As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly attractive, lidar is playing a crucial role in their development. Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method…
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BEV boat unveiled at Cannes Film Festival
BMW and boat builder Tyde have launched the world premiere of battery electric boat The Icon at the Port de Cannes during the 76th Cannes Film Festival. A…
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Tactile signage for Beam’s Porirua e-scooters
Beam has introduced New Zealand-first upgrades on its e-scooter fleet in Porirua to support the blind, deafblind and low vision community. A trial of tactile signage on e-scooters…
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Low-speed EV pre-orders available
\AYRO, a designer and manufacturer of electric delivery vehicles for micro distribution, micromobility, and last-mile delivery, says its low-speed electric vehicle the 2023 AYRO Vanish is now available…
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Drive Electric welcomes private-public infrastructure initiative
Drive Electric welcomes the announcement in Budget 2023 that $120 million will be invested to enable the roll-out of public charging infrastructure in New Zealand in partnership with…