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Nissan launches new AV tech FY2027
Nissan says it will launch its next-generation ProPILOT technology from fiscal year 2027. The system, featuring Nissan Ground Truth Perception technology with next generation lidar and Wayve AI…
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Carbn thanks NZGIF for its support
New Zealand sustainable technology, fleet financing and advisory business Carbn thanks New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) for its support following Climate Change Minister Simon Watts saying NZGIF…
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Kiwis finish ABB FE Miami E-Prix in 15th and 16th
Jaguar TCS Racing finished the Miami E‑Prix outside the points after a “difficult race” that saw Nick Cassidy end in 15th and Mitch Evans in 16th place. A…
E-CARS
Tesla Cybertruck heads south
A Tesla Cybertruck will be in the South Island this Easter. It’s at the Wheels at Wanaka event this Easter (April 18-20), appearing at the show on Saturday…
E-CARS
Porsche sells higher share of electrified cars
Porsche significantly increased the share of electrified vehicles it sold in the first quarter of 2025. About 71,470 cars were handed to customers worldwide between January and March,…
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GHG emissions fell 2% in December 2024 quarter
Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in New Zealand decreased 2% in the December 2024 quarter, Stats NZ figures show. The decrease was primarily the…
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ComCom warns Alpine Energy
The Commerce Commission (ComCom) has warned South Canterbury-based Alpine Energy after an accounting error resulted in it overcharging customers by $16.9 million. ComCom says it has also secured…
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NZGIF being ‘wound down’
The Government says the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio. “Almost $400 million has been invested…
E-CARS
Electricarna 2025 at Taupo a ‘huge success’
Between 400 and 500 people visited Electricarna at Taupo on April 5, ensuring the event was a huge success. That’s according to organisers the Better NZ Trust, adding…
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Solid-state battery mass production takes off
Solid-state batteries’ (SSBs) higher energy density allows for smaller, lighter batteries that can store more energy. This makes them ideal for EVs, consumer electronics, electric vertical take-off and…