NEWS
‘Tesla town’ visualised
A new study by car and van leasing company Vanarama has visualised a fictional city designed by Tesla using artificial intelligence (AI). Vanarama used common design features from…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
VW delivers 45% more EVs in first nine months
About 531,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were handed to customers from January to September, compared to 366,600 in the prior year period, says Volkswagen Group. The BEV share…
E-CARS
BMW NZ has record BEV sales
BMW Group New Zealand has recorded growth across the board in the first nine months of 2023, notably in registrations of its fully electric vehicles. While the total…
E-CARS
EV rush may temporarily slow
EV dealers are among those watching and waiting to see what happens under a new government. “There’s been a rush on EVs because people want to get their…
NEWS
Clean Car Discount driving EV uptake, Labour says
Latest data confirms the Clean Car Discount (CCD) is driving a big increase in electrified vehicle uptake and is making a real contribution to climate goals, says Labour…
E-CARS
Video: Bidirectional EV charging equipment certified
Global applied safety science firm UL Solutions has issued its first certification to UL 9741 and UL 1741 SA for an AI-driven vehicle-to-grid (V2G) compliant EV charger to…
E-CARS
Lexus showcasing BEVs at Japan Mobility Show
A concept model lineup showcasing Lexus’ next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, open to the public October 28 to November…
NEWS
Diesel vehicle blamed for UK fire – not an EV
An EV expert is impressed a United Kingdom news outlet quickly reported a London Luton Airport carpark fire believed to have affected nearly 1500 vehicles, collapsed the building…
NEWS
LDV EVs at Asian Construction Expo in Auckland
LDV New Zealand is the official vehicle partner for the Asian Construction Expo on November 4 in Auckland. The expo at Manukau’s Due Drop Events Centre will include…
E-CARS
SIXT opens at Wellington Airport this month
Cruising a slick EV through the capital will be more convenient thanks to the opening of SIXT’s new in-terminal location at Wellington Airport on October 18. The new…