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Video: Geely unveils EX5, Australia and New Zealand sales expected
Geely Auto’s global electric EX5 SUV will soon be introduced in Australia and other markets – such as New Zealand. The EV meets the regulatory requirements of 89…
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Geely shows EVs at Automechanika Frankfurt
Geely Auto Group showcased its latest electrified products and technologies for global markets at the Electric Vehicle Expo, part of Automechanika Frankfurt in Germany. The group held the…
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PowerHubs for community energy resilience include EV charging ability
Powerco is installing hybrid Stand Alone Power Supply (SAPS) at targeted community buildings across its electricity network footprint to create new PowerHubs. The first PowerHub will be at…
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Electric hydrofoil for tourism unveiled
The complete VS-9 hydrofoil vessel billed as the “world’s first premium tourism hydrofoil” has been unveiled. Its cabin and interior are shown too, the VS-9 touted as enhancing…
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Rain falls and hydro lakes go up
South Island hydro lakes are now above the 91-year average for the first time since early May. Persistent rain has seen Lake Pukaki rise by about two metres…
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Mercedes-Benz EQE hearse offered
An electric 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE hearse is offered by Germany-based Khulmann Cars. The company says it has been building hearses in Germany since 1992 and offers the EQE…
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Lodestone Energy breaks ground at fourth North Island solar farm
Lodestone Energy has started construction on its fourth North Island utility-scale solar farm near Whitianga in the Coromandel. Iwi, dignitaries and community members participated in a ground-breaking ceremony…
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EV RUC petition presented
Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb has presented Philip Naniov’s petition to reduce Road User Charges (RUC) for EVs to $35/1000km and waive administration charges to parliament where it…
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Power Trip improvements
Power Trip has upgraded its fleet analysis tool (Game Plan) and its route planning tool (Optimiser). Benefits include using telematics data to simulate the performance of different EVs…
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Volvo launching 600km range e-truck
Volvo says its heavy-duty FH Electric with 600km range will be for sale globally during the second half of 2025. It will allow transport companies to operate electric…