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New 308 sets the tone for future electrified Peugeot models
Bearing the brands new coat of arms on its front grille, the new range of Peugeot 308 hatchbacks which includes a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant has become available…
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EV fire safety
EV fires are less common than those in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. So says an IDTechEx report Fire Protection Materials for Electric Vehicle Batteries 2023-2033 which studies…
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JLR secures EV semiconductor supply
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with Wolfspeed for silicon carbide semiconductor technology supply for its next generation electric vehicles. The deal will secure semiconductor supply for JLR’s…
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Lotus Eletre global news broadcast
British sports car company Lotus Cars will provide details about its first electric SUV the Lotus Eletre during a global broadcast on Tuesday October 25 (1300 hours UK…
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Rolls-Royce’s first BEV unveiled
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) Spectre is Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ first fully electric car and heralds the beginning of an all-electric era for the company. Spectre is expected…
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‘Hulk’ Tesla in Targa
Taupo’s Drive EV entered its “Hulk” Tesla Model S tow car with 100kWh battery pack in the Targa New Zealand South Island rally on October 15 and 16.…
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Two EVs in 2023 ‘Fast & Furious’ film
An electric Dodge Charger has been spotted on the new Fast & Furious movie set, while a recently launched Delorean Alpha5 EV has also reportedly been filmed. Filming…
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Compliance checks on Australian-supplied BYD Atto 3
The BYD Atto 3 EV got a five-star safety rating in Europe and New Zealand, but it’s reported the rating is on hold in Australia while enquiries are…
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Lexus UX 300e 2023 gets extended range
With a newly developed larger battery on board, driving from Auckland to Taupo will be a breeze for the revamped Lexus UX 300e. Arriving in New Zealand in…
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Video: Polestar 3 orders open
The Polestar 3 will be produced mid-2023 and deliveries start in Q4 of that year, the SUV priced at 89,900 euros (about NZ$155,220). It will have 360kW power,…