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Airless tyres could boost EV performance
Airless tyres are being considered by Toyota to boost electric vehicle performance, mainly through reduced weight. The automaker tried airless tyres for first time on a new hydrogen…
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Smart thinking from battered bike fan
This story first appeared in the October issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE How many great ideas come to people by accident? Brian…
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Driverless tech tested by new partnership
Autonomous vehicle technology is being put to the test at a 2023-hectare California proving ground under a new partnership between the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and GoMentum Station.…
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Electric Village opens in Gisborne
A newly opened Electric Village in Gisborne is already proving an attraction. Regional infrastructure company Eastland Group developed the Electric Village initiative, and has committed to ensuring at…
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Emirates plans autonomous vehicles at airports
Emirates airline intends developing a driverless vehicle fleet, initially for cargo carrying. It’s likely this will be trialled at Dubai international airport, operating within the airport boundary. Using…
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Masterton adopts electric first fleet policy
An “electric first” fleet purchase policy has been adopted by the Masterton District Council. The unanimous decision by councillors to phase out diesel and petrol fleet vehicles and…
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A good head for the e-bike business
This story first appeared in the October issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The surging popularity of electric bikes is helping put businesses…
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Winners snap up micro-EVs
This story first appeared in the October issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Our two micro-EV winners have been found. More than 600…
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Electro-mobility role outlined as 100,000th BMW i3 produced
The 100,000th BMW i3 has rolled off the production line at the BMW Group’s Leipzig plant. It has played a major part in making the group one of…
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Meridian chief thinks new government’s plans positive
The incoming government’s commitment to convert the government car fleet to electric by 2025/26 where practicable is positive, Meridian Energy chief executive Mark Binns says. It’s among coalition…