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Ford scraps electric SUV family for hybrid, refocusses on EV commercials
The Ford Motor Company has scrapped its plans to produce a family of three-row battery electric SUV models in favour of hybrid powertrains. The move comes as Ford…
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Römers appointed new Polestar Head of Design
Polestar has appointed Philipp Römers as its new Head of Design, succeeding Maximilian Missoni, who, after spending 12 years in Sweden and six years with the brand, has…
E-CARS
MY23 Polestar 2 prices cut
Polestar NZ is dropping $25,000 off the price of new, preconfigured 2023 Polestar 2s. The Polestar 2 2023 pricing for standard range single motor entry models is now…
NEWS
Transport features in September Climate Change and Business Conference
The 16th annual Climate Change and Business Conference at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on September 9 and 10 falls at a critical time as New Zealand…
E-CARS
Polestar 4 SUV coupe Europe delivery starts
Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has delivered the first Polestar 4 SUV coupes in Europe as it expands from a one- to three-car lineup. With Polestar 2,…
NEWS
Mercury results unlock about $1b investment
Mercury progressed major renewable projects in FY24. “We’ve continued to deliver more renewable generation for New Zealand this year,” says Mercury chief executive Vince Hawksworth. “This includes $700…
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Tesla has six new NZ public charging sites planned
Tesla may soon have more than 30 supercharger sites across New Zealand, confirming it has six new locations. It has told Tesla owners it will build two new…
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Nelson eBus service gets strong patronage
Nelson’s electric bus service has shown strong patronage growth in its first year, says Nelson mayor Nick Smith. The number of journeys jumped from 462,055 in the final…
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Contact Energy performance supports renewable investment
Contact Energy reports a net profit of $235 million (up 9%) in FY24 and operating earnings (EBITDAF) of $675m (up 16%) for the year ended June 30, 2024.…
EBIKES
E-bike upgrade for Great Rides
A fund to establish e-bike charging stations for New Zealand’s Great Rides has been opened by tourism and hospitality minister Matt Doocey. Applications for funding close October 18,…