NEWS
EV owners facing ACC levy rise
EV owners are being hit with a large rise in ACC levies, but experts say it may not impact demand much. The government has decided to adopt a…
Geoff Dobson
NEWS
Australia makes EV progress
EVs now represent nearly one in 10 new light vehicle sales (9.5%), a 150% increase on 2022, says the Electric Vehicle Council’s (EVC) State of EVs latest report.…
NEWS
Meridian Energy CEO Neal Barclay steps down in 2025 after seven years
After leading Meridian Energy since January 2018, Neal Barclay will step down as chief executive at the end of June 2025. Meridian chair Mark Verbiest says the board…
NEWS
Ario three-wheel e-scooters for Christchurch next year
Ario three-wheeled e-scooters come to Christchurch from February 2025. The Christchurch City Council has selected Ario to operate in the city for the next five years. Ario New…
E-CARS
EV sales down in November
A general decline in new EV sales has been noticed by the Motor Industry Association (MIA). MIA chief executive Aimee Wiley says November 2024 data reveals distinct patterns…
E-CARS
‘Affordable’ Tesla Model Q expected in 2025
An “affordable” Tesla Model Q may be coming as early as the first half of next year to add to Tesla’s lineup. So says a social media post…
NEWS
Kia on Hurricanes away jersey again
Kia retains its name on the front of the Hurricanes away jersey after reaffirming its commitment to the Super Rugby Pacific franchise, announcing a contract extension for the…
NEWS
‘Polestar TRX’ wins Hot Wheels 2024 design contest
Polestar says this year’s contest in collaboration with automotive brand Hot Wheels invited contestants to submit designs inspired by its renowned 1:64 scale and Polestar’s distinctive design language.…
NEWS
Porsche and Frausher Shipyard produce new electric runabout
Porsche and Austrian-based Frauscher Shipyard have produced a runabout 850 Fantom with closed foredeck and cabin which follows the 850 Fantom Air open e-boat. The new sports boat…
ABB
Mitch Evans wins for Jaguar TCS Racing in dramatic Sao Paulo season opener
Kiwi driver Mitch Evans made history as the first driver to win an ABB FIA Formula E race after starting last on the grid. Evans started at 22nd…