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Tesla drops its cheapest EV in US
Tesla has cancelled its cheapest EV in the US – the Model 3 Standard Range rear-wheel-drive RWD). That’s according to Electrek, which says Tesla updated its online Model…
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Local orders open for Cadillac Lyriq
Local orders have opened this month for the fully-electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV. Two Lyriq models are available for Australia and New Zealand – Luxury and Sport with more…
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MG discounts up to $6k off EVs; throws in $3800 in RUC
MG Motor NZ has announced a further round of discounts on its EV range, giving buyers the chance to save up to $9800. The cuts apply to both…
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Electro Mobility Summit with free to attend expo: A two-day exploration into clean transport
New Zealand’s transport sector is grappling with the major challenge of decarbonisation and ditching its reliance on diesel trucks. To achieve a sustainable future, cleaner transportation solutions are…
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Tesla did about 470,000 EVs in third quarter 2024
Tesla says it produced about 470,000 EVs and delivered around 463,000 globally while also deploying 6.9GWh of energy storage products in the third quarter. Most of the EVs…
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Rover the robot dog patrols JLR’s Coventry EV building and testing facility
An autonomous robot dog called ‘Rover’ helps guard JLR’s EV building and testing facility in Coventry, United Kingdom, as battery testing ramps up ahead of the Range Rover…
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Unilever NZ introduces PHEV fleet and home charging
Unilever New Zealand is not only electrifying its fleet but installing home charging. In December 2023, Unilever NZ introduced a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) fleet comprising 23 Mitsubishi Outlander…
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Drive Electric life membership for newly retired board member
Matthew Bailey has received life membership for his contributions during six years on the Drive Electric board. Newly retired from the Drive Electric board, the Kings Plant Barn…
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ChargeNet to use Genesis major stake to boost EV infrastructure
Genesis Energy will acquire a 65% stake in ChargeNet for $64 million, the move allowing EV charging growth. ChargeNet operates more than 400 public fast-charging points across the…
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Double deck e-bus launched by Tranzit
New Zealand transport and tourism company The Tranzit Group launches its new urban double deck electric bus at the Bus and Coach Annual Conference in Auckland October 1-3.…