NEWS
Ruakaka BESS opens
Meridian Energy’s Ruakaka battery energy storage system (BESS) has officially opened. Reportedly New Zealand’s first large-scale grid battery storage system, the Ruakaka BESS has a maximum output of…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
Former McLaren CEO joins advisor trio for Halcyon and new EV tech venture
Halcyon has appointed former McLaren Automotive chief executive Mike Flewitt and ex-Rolls-Royce leaders Graham Biggs and Graham Lendn to its advisory board. The trio will support Halcyon‘s growth,…
NEWS
2026 GMC Hummer EV introduces King Crab off-road mode
General Motors GM) has unveiled the 2026 GMC Hummer EV which includes the new King Crab off-roading mode. King Crab mode is designed to enhance the EV’s off-road…
NEWS
EA welcomes plan for boosting consumer-supplied flexibility
The Electricity Authority (EA) welcomes the plan released by FlexForum outlining actions that make it easier for consumers to actively participate in the electricity system – including EV…
E-CARS
BYD new electric city car spotted
BYD is releasing new models nearly every month as it expands into markets outside China. A new small hatchback right-hand drive has been seen in camouflage while parked…
NEWS
Gisborne Caltex gets Plug and Save EV fast charger
The Gisborne Caltex Gladstone Road station has joined the Plug and Save EV fast charging network. The 160KW output EV charging station which customers can pay for via…
NEWS
Contact trials tech to enhance EV charging
Contact Energy has launched a pilot using innovative technology to make it easy for EV owners to charge their car when electricity demand is at its lowest. The…
NEWS
Kia president visits Auckland ahead of EV4 debut
Kia Corporation president and chief executive Ho-Sung Song visited Kia’s Auckland head office and North Shore Kia dealership. “Mr Song’s visit provided a forum to discuss strategic alignment…
ABB
Kiwi Cassidy 10th and seventh in ABB FE Tokyo double-header
Jaguar TCS Racing driver Nick Cassidy finished 10th and had the fastest lap in the rain‑affected Round 8 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in…
NEWS
LMR batteries expected to change EV market
General Motors (GM) has been working on lithium manganese rich (LMR) battery technology for about 10 years since the 1990s, aiming for long range and affordability, the new…