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Nissan and Honda join on EVs
Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which they will begin a feasibility study of a strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification…
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BYD among safest cars globally
The BYD Seal electric sedan was one of the safest new cars on sale globally in 2023, with the Tesla Model Y leading individual safety ratings but on…
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Volvo and Breathe deal for faster EV charging
Volvo Cars has partnered with Breathe Battery Technologies to get access to the latest version of its patented algorithm-enabled charging software for use on new generation EVs. By…
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Four more Tesla superchargers for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla superchargers in Whangarei, Mangaweka, Paraparaumu and Johnsonville have opened to non-Tesla EVs. That brings the total to 16 Tesla superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs in New Zealand,…
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New Porsche Taycan due later this year
Porsche is adding the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach track package to its electric sports sedan line-up. The package is built for the…
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Lower EV RUC suggested in automotive submission
A $60 per 1000km road user charge (RUC) for EVs rather than $76, and a $42 per 1000km RUC for plug-in hybrids instead of $53 – all GST…
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Kia EV9 WWCOTY supreme winner
The Kia EV9 has won the ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ at the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The 63 contenders were judged by 75 women…
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Video: New Porsche Taycan world premiere
The Porsche Newsroom will broadcast the world premiere of the new electric Porsche Taycan on Tuesday March 12 from about 2am New Zealand time. The new Taycan top…
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EV production cheaper than ICE by 2027, says Gartner
Next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be cheaper to produce than a comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) one by 2027. So says market researcher Gartner, adding that by…
