E-CARS
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec sets fastest EV record at ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’
Hyundai N set the fastest EV record at motorsport event ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ on February 15, 2025, with the Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec, in 57.446…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
Renault’s ‘Fireman Access’ available to global automotive industry with free licence
Renault Group says it’s making its “Fireman Access” system available to the global automotive industry as part of a free licencing policy. The EV safety system was developed…
E-CARS
EV charging demand still strong
ChargeNet reports a 29% increase in year-on-year revenue growth from July to December 2024, saying use of its EV network outpaced an 11% increase in EV registrations. From…
NEWS
LETF Round 16 applications open
Round 16 of the government’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) is open for applications. It’s administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which says Round 16…
NEWS
Meridian gets Mt Munro Wind Farm consent
The Environment Court has granted Meridian Energy consent for its 90MW Mt Munro Wind Farm near Eketahuna in northern Wairarapa. This will produce about 300GWh of renewable energy…
ABB
Video: Cassidy fifth for Jaguar TCS Racing in Jeddah but Evans out
Jaguar TCS Racing’s Nick Cassidy got his first points of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E season, climbing 12 places to finish fifth in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Teammate…
E-CARS
Geely ready for Australian EX5 launch
Geely has opened pre-orders of its EX5 electric SUV in Australia. The EX5 is in Australia this week, reportedly arriving in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. EVs…
E-CARS
Xpeng launches in UK, showcases smart mobility
Right-hand-drive EV flagship SUV Xpeng G6 is on sale in the United Kingdom from NZ$87,921 (39,990 pounds), deliveries starting March 2025. About 20 dealerships are set to open…
E-CARS
Kia EV4 design revealed ahead of world premiere
Kia has shown its new EV4 exterior design, unveiling sedan and hatchback variants ahead of the 2025 Kia EV Day event in Spain on February 24. Aerodynamic design…
NEWS
Wellington City Council may sell 26 EV chargers
The Wellington City Council is considering selling 26 EV chargers it bought five years ago and hasn’t used. The council bought 60 EV chargers in 2020 to install…