E-CARS
Hyundai Inster EV unveiled
Hyundai Motor has revealed its electric Inster, a new A-segment subcompact urban EV with up to 355km (WLTP) of targeted driving range. A 42kWh battery is standard, the…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
LEVC electric L380 MPV for sale in China
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is selling its new L380 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in China. It will then go on sale in other global markets, with a…
NEWS
VW puts billions into Rivian
Volkswagen Group will invest up to about NZ$8 billion (US$5b) in US EV manufacturer Rivian in a joint venture to share EV architecture and software. The investment will…
E-CARS
McLaren CEO calls for UK electric supercar ‘centre-of-excellence’
The United Kingdom has a golden opportunity to lead the electrification of supercar production if it can attract investment into the domestic supply chain, says McLaren Automotive chief…
E-CARS
Managing resource demands for future EVs
Japan’s Ritsumeikan University researchers say raw material demand for EVs will triple by 2050 but circular strategies can ensure sustainability. Increasing EV adoption raises concerns about escalating raw…
ABB
Jaguar has electric Formula E racecar at Goodwood
Jaguar TCS Racing will run its ABB FIA Formula E racecar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb on July 12 and 13 where the brand also celebrates…
E-CARS
Polestar 2 design updates and more customisation options
A new Polestar 2 for the 2025 model year includes design updates, a new pack structure, individual options and increased range for all versions. It has been launched…
NEWS
Jolt launches Wellington EV charger
Transport Minister Simeon Brown joined Jolt for the launch of its first fast EV charging station in Wellington. Jolt says it’s building a network of EV charging stations…
NEWS
‘Smarter, faster’ Wayne Brown tells T-Tech24
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had a jab at road transport projects that take too long and cost too much during his speech opening the two-day T-Tech24 annual summit…
NEWS
Lodestone 220MV South Island solar farm planned
Lodestone Energy will run a 220MW solar farm at Haldon Station in the South Island’s Mackenzie District, intending to start construction next year. Haldon Station has been owned…