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Kia PV5 WAV EV for wheelchair users
Kia showcased its PV5 WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit (London, May 13-15) in collaboration with United Kingdom -based Motability Operations.…
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LimePass brings discounted rides to Auckland
LimePass lets riders zip around Auckland with ease, offering discounted ride minutes and unlimited vehicle unlocking at the start of every ride. Lime Auckland operations manager Niki Dass…
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Meridian to take over Flick and Z Energy electricity customers
Meridian Energy’s agreement with Z Energy (100% Ampol owned) will see Flick and Z Energy electricity customer contracts and the related hedge book move to Meridian. Ampol’s divestment…
E-CARS
Polestar Q1 2025 84% revenue
A growing share of higher margin models in the sales mix and continuing cost reduction measures start to drive financial and operational performance improvement, says Polestar in releasing…
NEWS
ZIB batteries Korean breakthrough
Households are increasingly electrifying, switching to EVs for personal transport and heat pumps for space and water heating. Dongguk University scientists have uncovered a novel battery design for…
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Electric truck market to exceed US$200b within 20 years
The electric truck market will exceed US$200 billion by 2045. So says IDTechEx in its report Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts. The electrification of…
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Video – EV race, car v plane
Reviving a famous format from their days presenting a popular motoring TV show, Richard Hammond and James May raced across the south of England, pitting the Taycan Turbo…
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ComCom grants clearance for Contact’s proposed Manawa acquisition
The Commerce Commission (ComCom) has granted clearance for Contact Energy Limited to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Manawa Energy Limited. The commission says it considered…
EBIKES
Enyring and Swobbee partner on urban e-bikes
Swappable battery service provider for e-bikes Enyring, founded by Yamaha Motor in 2023, has partnered with Europe battery-swapping infrastructure provider Swobbee which will supply hardware and key battery-swapping…
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Uber and EVSE partner on home EV charging
Uber has partnered with New Zealand EV charging provider EVSE to offer discounts on at-home charging solutions. Starting May 7, eligible driver partners and delivery people can access…