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Renewed Lexus RZ family to arrive late 2025
Lexus unveiled its renewed RZ luxury battery electric vehicle in Belgium with the promise of a more elevated driving experience and greater range. A new flagship, the 300kW…
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Mevo and GVI expand Uber drivers’ EV access
Uber has partnered with Kiwi EV providers to expand access to affordable EVs for the tens of thousands of Kiwis who drive and deliver with Uber and Uber…
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Govt looks to scrap EV mandates in procurement overhaul
Electric vehicle mandates for government agencies are set to be removed under proposed changes to procurement rules.
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Geely aims to undercut competition
Geely Auto has officially launched its new EX5, a mid-sized electric SUV now available for pre-order in New Zealand, at the very least matching its closest competitors on…
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Renault Group says AVs suit public transportation
Renault Group says it is convinced of the role that autonomous public transport vehicles can play when authorities and operators are preparing to make choices for mobility’s future.…
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Fire protection for electric two-wheelers
IDTechEx says 17% of two-wheel sales in 2023 were electric two-wheelers (E2W) which are “hugely popular” in many Asian countries. Their safety around thermal runaway and fires is…
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GM closing a China plant
General Motors (GM) says it’s closing the SAIC-GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motors Co (Norsom plant) in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. A source told Reuters that it’s part of restructuring for…
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Everything Electric Sydney show a success
About 31,069 visitors ensured the “Everything Electric Australia NSW” EV showcase in Sydney on March 7-9 was a success. A huge range of new EV models was among…
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Nissan reveals advanced driverless technology
Nissan has showcased its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area in Japan. A test vehicle with no driver in it navigated a public road in…
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Police investigate after two parked EVs spray painted
A Tesla parked in Ponsonby and a Polestar parked in Mt Eden have been spray painted, the latter attributed to a case of mistaken identity. CCTV recorded a…