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ChargeNet and Foodstuffs expand Kiwi EV charging network
Foodstuffs (New World, Pak’nSave, Four Square) and ChargeNet plan to build at least 80 new EV charging sites at Foodstuffs’ supermarkets across the country during the next four…
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BYD reveals ‘Fifth-Generation DM Technology’ revolutionising PHEVs
BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Technology has 46.06% thermal efficiency, 2.9L/100km low fuel consumption, and a remarkable 2100km range. It’s set to revolutionise BYD plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) but…
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Skywell BE11 EV unveiled at Everything Electric Show UK
The Skywell BE11 has been unveiled by broadcaster and EV expert Rob Llewellyn at the Everything Electric Show in Harrogate, United Kingdom. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) front-wheel…
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Applications for urban public EV charging close May 31
Up to $15 million is available in the low emission transport fund (LET) for public EV charging urban (more than 10,000 residents) where users spend 30 minutes to…
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ComCom allows ‘necessary investment’ in electricity networks
The Commerce Commission (ComCom) has announced draft decisions to allow increased revenue limits for national grid owner Transpower and local lines companies to help pay for necessary investment…
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Manfred Harrer appointed Genesis and Performance Development Tech Unit head
Manfred Harrer will lead Genesis and Performance Development Tech Unit under the Hyundai-Kia Research and Development Division. Hyundai Motor Group expects Harrer’s expertise and leadership to enhance the…
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Electric hydrofoiling vessel for Auckland
Revolutionary electric hydrofoiling vessel the VS-9 has been revealed by Vessev (formerly Seachange) which says it is set to unlock new opportunities in marine passenger transport. The VS-9,…
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Tech heavy hitters join FTN Motion
Former Dyson chief executive Roland Krueger joins Kiwi automotive start-up FTN Motion as a shareholder and advisor alongside Jamie France, former Rocket Lab engineering, production and launch head…
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Scania starts sales of autonomous mining trucks
Scania is opening order books for its autonomous mining trucks with first sales set for the Australian market. The Swedish truck manufacturer says it marks an important step…
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PepsiCo ramping Tesla Semi fleet with 50 more units
PepsiCo Beverages North America is more than tripling its EV fleet and will include another 50 Tesla Semi electric trucks. The company says the Tesla Semis will be…