E-CARS
EV charger funding concerns mount
The National-led coalition government is considering a new funding model to meet its 10,000 public EV charging stations promise. EV advocate the Better NZ Trust chair Kathryn Trounson…
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Video: Rivian reveals next gen ute and SUV
A second generation of the Rivian R1T ute and R1S seven-seat SUV has been introduced by the US EV manufacturer. Rivian says its new R1 EVs feature advanced…
NEWS
Flamingo e-scooters launch in Dunedin July 1
Flamingo hosts an event at Dunedin’s The Octagon on Friday July 5, 1pm-4pm, to meet the Flamingo team, learn how to safely ride and park Flamingo e-scooters and…
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Mercury commits to Kaiwera Downs wind farm expansion
Mercury NZ says it will proceed with Kaiwera Downs wind farm expansion near Gore, following a long-term agreement signed with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS). Capital expenditure of…
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Hyundai announces four-day deal on EVs
Hyundai New Zealand will host a four-day EV price blackout promotion at the National Fieldays, Mystery Creek, from June 12 to 15. The brand says there will be…
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Polestar using biofuels to reduce supply chain emissions
Polestar is reducing its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes, which account for around 75% of it’s transportation emissions. Polestar says it…
E-CARS
Tesla top new BEV seller in May
May marks the fifth month of a steep decline in new light passenger registrations, a hard hit for the industry, says the Motor Industry Association (MIA). Registrations included…
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Govt $2.6b climate change funding includes zero emission vehicles
The Government will continue about $2.6 billion of climate change initiatives previously funded from the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF) which includes a public network of EV charging…
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Micromobility Europe 2024 June 5 and 6
Billed as the world’s largest conference for small (electric) vehicles, Micromobility Europe 2024 is in Amsterdam on June 5-6. It covers e-mobility’s power to reshape cities. The programme…
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UBCO offers Fieldays promotions
Electric utility bike firm UBCO is back at Fieldays (June 12-15) this year. It’s at site E75 and has Fieldays offers. “If you’ve got a Farm Source account,…