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Vahana’s first flight
An electric self-piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft from Vahana has successfully completed its first flight. The full-scale aircraft dubbed Alpha One, from A3 – an Airbus…
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Dim outlook on EVs, but trend accepted: KPMG
Most global auto executives (62%) have a dim view of EVs, although half say battery electric vehicles will be the key trend moving towards 2025. And for dealerships…
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ChargeNet finalising switch to Type 2 connectors
ChargeNet NZ is advising customers that all its remaining chargers will switch over to CSS Type 2 connectors within a week or two. This switch over will mark…
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Electrics from Renault Trucks next year
Production will start on a range of electric vehicles next year, Renault Trucks says. The move will capitalise on the experience gleaned from ten years of testing electric…
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Sustainable transport service unsustainable
Bernard Bromell is pulling the plug on his One Hundred Percent Electric Company (OHPEC) and its Tesla taxi service in Auckland. He will close the operation on February…
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Solar powered micro-grid research at port
Solar power will play an important part in Ports of Auckland’s aim to become a leading sustainable port globally and emissions-free by 2040. To this end the port…
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Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell EV sales soar
The hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai has surpassed 3000 sales in California. It’s one of the first mass-produced EVs of its type and now comprises more than…
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Jaguar electric I-Pace on sale March 1
Jaguar’s all-electric I-Pace promises rapid charging and rapid performance when it goes on sale globally on March 1. It is likely to be available to Australian customers around…
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First electric Volvo a hatchback
Volvo’s first electric car is likely to be a hatchback based on the 40.2 Concept, expected to be launched in 2019. And it will probably be followed by…
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EVs may contribute to predicted road funding hole
A hole in funding for roads may develop as more electric and fuel-efficient vehicles arrive here. The high uptake of technology, quickly increasing EV numbers and the improved…