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New AgriZeroNZ chair appointed
Rob Hewett has been appointed chair of AgriZeroNZ, a public private partnership accelerating the development of tools to help Kiwi farmers reduce emissions. The appointment follows the departure…
Geoff Dobson
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Solar farm first step to reduce Stewart Island diesel reliance
The first step to reduce electricity costs for Stewart Island Rakiura residents is to create a solar energy area with batteries, which could replace up to 75% of…
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GM 2026 Chev Silverado EV production due to start this year
The Chevrolet Silverado EV ute made its official debut in the US for the 2024 model year. For 2025, Chevrolet refined the formula with a new trim level…
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Video: Kea Aerospace does solar stratospheric flight
Christchurch-based Kea Aerospace has done a solar-powered flight to the stratosphere. The Kea Atmos Mk1b unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reached17,155.3 metres (56,284 feet) in Kea Aerospace’s Special Use…
E-CARS
BYD provides free autonomous driving features but NZ has to wait
BYD has announced a major rollout of its smart driving technology, equipping all its cars in China with driver assistance systems at no extra cost. BYD New Zealand…
E-CARS
UK used EV demand sets record
Used car transactions in the United Kingdom grew 5.5% in 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of growth, with 7643,180 vehicles changing hands and “pre-loved” EVs having record demand,…
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E-mobility experts host Nordic EV Summit 2025
Electric mobility champions Ellen Hiep and Lars Godbolt host the Nordic EV Summit on April 9 and 10, 2025, in Oslo, Norway. Hiep is a prominent advocate for…
E-CARS
Volvo EX30 Cross Country electric SUV unveiled
The new Volvo EX30 Cross Country has been revealed and will be in New Zealand later in 2025. “We think that ‘Cross Country’ should be an experience, not…
E-CARS
Smart electric SUV lineup in New Zealand
The Smart brand is returning to the New Zealand market as an EV-only passenger car brand. The new marque designed by Mercedes Benz offers performance tuning by Brabus,…
NEWS
FTN Motion reveals Streetdog80
New Zealand electric motorbike manufacturer FTN Motion has released its new model the Streetdog80. The Streetdog80 has been designed and made in FTN Motion’s Hamilton workshop and can…