NEWS
EV batteries with built-In fire suppression patent filed by GM
General Motors (GM) has filed a patent application for a new battery design with a built-in passive fire suppression system. The new GM patent application has been assigned…
Geoff Dobson
NEWS
PHEV owners want to remove plugs to avoid RUC
Some plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners want to remove their car’s electric plugs to save paying road user charges (RUC) when they join EVs in paying RUC…
NEWS
EVs among World Car finalists
A stack of EVs are among finalists in six World Car Awards categories, winners announced at the New York International Auto Show awards ceremony on March 27. The…
EXPERIENCES
Video: Pole to Pole in Nissan Ariya EV
A YouTube video has been released by Nissan of the Pole to Pole 10-month journey completion by Britons Chris and Julie Ramsey in a Nissan Ariya EV. Their…
NEWS
BYD ute seen on China road, due here soon
A BYD electrified ute, expected in Australia and New Zealand later this year, has been seen on the road in China near Hefei where BYD has a factory.…
NEWS
US$1.3m damage in GM Factory Zero fire
On December 19 a fire at the General Motors (GM) Factory Zero plant in Detroit and Hamtramck caused about US$1.3 million damage, says a new report. Destroyed EV…
E-CARS
Jeep Wagoneer S EV interior peek
Jeep is taking a history lesson in crafting its electrified future. The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer, which Jeep says was the industry’s first modern SUV, featured a luxurious interior,…
E-CARS
Subaru Solterra BEV available
Subaru New Zealand can finally get Kiwis into the Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV. The Solterra AWD is priced from $79,990 (RRP) and Solterra Touring from…
NEWS
Video: ‘The EV Guys’ podcast launched
‘The EV Guys’ is a new podcast launched by expert EV content creator Gavin Shoebridge of Ecotricity and Kiwi EV Adventures fame, and seasoned journalist Richard Edwards of…
NEWS
ComCom seeks feedback on Transpower’s expenditure proposal
The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining key issues it will focus on as it works to set expenditure and quality levels for Transpower from 2025. As…