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‘Plug and Save’ EV fast charge network starts
A new Kiwi-owned EV charging network called “Plug and Save” aims to simplify charging on the road. Launching with three rapid charger locations in the Auckland and Waikato…
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Evnex gets investment to fuel expansion
Kiwi EV smart charger manufacturer and software developer Evnex is set to expand across Australia and accelerate product innovation thanks to a strategic investment. The Christchurch-based company has…
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Greater powerline protection
The Government will make it easier for lines firms to remove vegetation from obstructing powerlines, ensuring greater security of electricity supply communities and for EV charging. “Trees or…
E-CARS
China EVs made in Thailand may circumvent US restrictions
China’s manufacturers are investing more than NZ$1.6 billion (US$1 billion) to assemble their EVs near Bangkok in Thailand to expand local and international sales. So says Bangkok-based American…
E-CARS
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N best ‘EV Hot Hatch’
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is the “Best Hot Hatch” at the 2024 TopGear.com Electric Awards. It’s available here priced from $134,990 plus on road costs. “Experimental, capable, but…
E-CARS
Honda plans more EVs
Honda has reaffirmed its belief that e-mobility (EVs and e-motorcycles) is best, aiming to have EVs and fuel cell EVS (FCEVs) represent 100% of its global vehicle sales…
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NZ Post responds to Paxster story
NZ Post says it will continue to use its Paxster electric delivery vehicles in the meantime after recently confirming a strategic business direction to consolidate mail delivery into…
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BYD launches first ICE vehicle in NZ with PHEV Sealion 6
BYD’s run as an ‘all-electric’ brand has ended, though it remains ‘all-electrified’. Today it confirmed details for the Sealion 06, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV formerly known as…
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Australia passes New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Bill into law
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia has congratulated the Fedral Government for passing the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards Bill (NVES) into law. The legislation will be enacted on…
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$145m NZ seaglider deal
Ocean Flyer and United Kingdom-based global asset manager Monte have signed a NZ$145 million deal to finance the acquisition of Regent’s electric seagliders to operate in New Zealand.…