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Taupo Tesla superchargers smashed
Four Tesla superchargers have been vandalised in Taupo. Photos of the damaged superchargers were put on the NZ EV Owners Facebook page by Andrew Tuck on March 21…
Geoff Dobson
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Counties Energy celebrates centenary
Lines company Counties Energy celebrated its centenary on the weekend (Sunday March 24). The Pukekohe event was attended by more than 250 people, including elected representatives, community partners…
E-CARS
EECA publishes approved EV smart chargers
A list of approved EV smart chargers recommended for residential and commercial use has been published by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which reckons smart charging…
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Isuzu D-MAX BEV ute coming here?
Isuzu will unveil the company’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) D-MAX one-ton pickup truck (ute) to the public at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand from…
E-CARS
X1 xDrive25e BMW PHEV due Q3
BMW New Zealand will expand its electrified vehicle offering with the launch of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) X1 xDrive25e in Q3 this year. It says the X1 PHEV…
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Omoda E5 sales surge globally
The Omoda E5’s export sales soared 363% in February, highlighting its popularity and significant growth momentum in the new energy (EV) sector. So says Omoda Jaecoo in releasing…
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Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-tron here from mid-2025
The new Audi Q6 (and SQ6) e-tron is expected to launch in New Zealand from mid-2025. “Built on the new PPE (premium platform electric) platform, the Audi Q6 e-tron is the next…
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Flying taxis in UK by 2028
Drone technology could transform United Kingdom skies and boost its economy by NZ$94 billion (45 billion pounds) by the end of the decade. So says the UK…
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NZ at ‘electrification tipping point’
New Zealand is one of the world’s first countries to reach the “electrification tipping point”. That’s where households can save money and also significantly reduce their emissions by…
E-CARS
Bettle and Associates to boost Mahindra in NZ
India’s automotive giant Mahindra has appointed Hamilton-based Bettle and Associates to bolster its brand across New Zealand. The deal is expected to see speed-to-market prioritised this year with…