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Video: EV fires spark interest
New Zealand’s first responders have been briefed on EV fire safety by two Australian experts. E-mobility advocacy group Drive Electric brought EV FireSafe’s Emma Sutcliffe and Dan Fish,…
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Transpower has new CEO from March 2025
Transpower has appointed James Kilty as its new chief executive, effective by March 6, 2025. Kilty has been Powerco chief executive for three years and previously spent almost…
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Battery changes for Nissan, MG and others
Lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) and solid-state batteries are coming for some EVs. Nissan has announced Japan certification of LFP batteries it hopes to introduce in the 2028 financial year…
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Toyota NZ leases hydrogen car to Coregas
Toyota New Zealand has announced it has leased its first Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to Coregas NZ. In April, Coregas NZ launched a hydrogen express…
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Disability groups slam NZTA e-scooter remote piloting block
A decision from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to block e-scooter remote piloting function is being questioned by disability advocacy groups which support the technology as a…
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Renault debuts R17 EV Restomod in Paris
On September 4, Renault unveiled its latest collaboration, the R17 electric restomod by Ora Ïto, at Maison5 in Paris. Ïto is a renowned French designer, and he was…
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Volvo Cars adjusts fully-electric production timetable
Due to changing market conditions and customer demands, Volvo Cars has revised its production timetable, replacing its previous ambition for its line-up to be fully electric by 2030. …
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BYD launches sub-$40k Dolphin – but you probably can’t buy it
BYD Auto New Zealand has launched a third variant of the small Dolphin hatchback, but for now, it is off-limits to regular buyers. The ‘Essential,’ which landed in…
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Etrucks advances Windrose electric truck testing
Auckland-based distributor Etrucks is continuing to work with Chinese electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology to be the first to introduce long-range electric trucks into New Zealand. Etrucks…
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BYD NZ denies Australian Shark price speculation
The head of BYD in New Zealand has responded to speculation around the price of the new Shark ute in Australia this week. Australian website CarExpert.com.au reported that…