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$78m to accelerate solar development
A tripartite signing of agreements that further facilitates the uptake of new renewable energy generation was done at parliament. The deal between New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF)…
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Beam’s Auckland e-scooter licence cancelled
The Auckland Council has cancelled micromobility operator Beam’s e-scooter licence in Auckland, following an investigation into concerns raised around the operator’s compliance with licence conditions. Information provided to…
E-CARS
BYD Seal 06 GT photos revealed ahead of launch
. BYD has issued the first official images of its Seal 06 GT, the production version of the Ocean-M concept, with its launch due on August 30 at…
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APAC hybrid EV powertrain market will expand, says GlobalData
GlobalData expects the Asia-Pacific (APAC) hybrid EV powertrain market to expand at 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-2029. As consumers grow more environmentally conscious they are…
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NZGIF raises more international finance for solar energy
New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has led a second debt issuance, making a total $365 million available for medium- to long-term debt to solar providers. In addition…
E-CARS
Canada targets China-made EVs, including Tesla
Canada will impose 100% tariffs on China-made EVs from October 1 this year. This follows similar moves from the US which expects to implement tariffs in September and…
E-CARS
Cadillac EV-only models for ANZ
General Motors has clarified Cadillac‘s lineup in Australia and Zealand will exclusively comprise EVs. That’s in spite of suggestions some time ago the brand could offer ICE models…
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E-Mobility Summit sets programme
The New Zealand Electro Mobility Summit on October 16 and 17 at the Auckland Showgrounds organised by Brightstar features the present landscape and future of e-mobility and decarbonised…
E-CARS
EVs at Monterey Car Week
EVs featured at the Monterey Car Week event in the US, August 9-18. Most of the interesting EVs (including plug-in hybrids or PHEVs) were outlined in TechCrunch. They…
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175 UBCO e-motorbikes for Australia Post
Kiwi firm UBCO is providing Australia Post with a new fleet of 175 lightweight, zero emission, all-electric motorbikes. The collaboration follows an extensive trial of UBCO’s vehicles in…