E-CARS
BYD Atto 3 leads new EV January registrations
The BYD Atto 3 clocked 235 registrations in January – 89 more than its nearest rival the MG ZS (166). Next up is the Kia EV6 with 149…
Geoff Dobson
NEWS
LDV e-van for Nelson/Tasman food charity operations
An LDV eDeliver 9 electric van with a 51.5kWh battery has been obtained by the Nelson Environment Centre for its Kai Rescue and Hapori Fruit and Veg box…
E-CARS
Mustang Mach-E could have price drop in Q2 launch
The Mustang Mach-E has seen price drops in the US, which could be mirrored here, Stuff reports. It says Ford’s Mach-E US price cuts were mainly centred on…
ABB
ABB E-mobility raises multi-millions from four investors
EV charging solutions provider ABB E-mobility has signed an agreement with four minority investors to raise an additional NZ$551 million (CHF325m) in funds, in exchange for a total…
NEWS
First e-Atak electric bus delivery to Italy
Karsan has delivered 11 of the 18 e-Atak bus orders it had received from Catania of Sicily. All delivered buses have started service, the other seven to be…
E-CARS
Polestar 0 project adds eight partners
The Polestar 0 project has added eight new global industry-leading partners in its quest to create a climate-neutral car by 2030. The new partners will contribute to research…
E-CARS
Electric Loop EV Festival postponed
The inaugural Electric Loop EV Festival planned for January 28 and 29 on the Coromandel Peninsula has been postponed as a result of bad weather. Many roads along…
NEWS
Petrol excise duty cut extended to June 30
EV dealers hoping fuel price rises will drive more EV interest may have to wait a while longer with the 25 cents a litre petrol excise duty cut…
NEWS
Hydrogen fuel cell adoption accelerating in marine markets
The maritime sector, which accounts for about 2.9% of global carbon emissions, is seeking to meet broader climate goals such as the Paris Agreement and ‘Fit for 55’…
E-CARS
BYD offers help with flooded Atto 3s
BYD Auto NZ is offering help for customers with Atto 3 EVs caught in recent floods, after being notified of “a few”. “If your Atto 3 has suffered…