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Solar for more Warehouse Group stores
The Warehouse Group has switched another 34 stores and sites across Auckland to solar energy. They include The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and the group’s support office.…
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BYD Shark PHEV ute in NZ shortly
BYD’s new globally launched plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ute is due in New Zealand next week as a right-hand drive prototype for its local launch at the…
E-CARS
Biden bangs up China EV tariffs in US
US president Joe Biden has announced 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs (up from 25%) starting this year. Plus he’s announced China solar cell import tariffs will double to…
E-CARS
Leapmotor EV sales to include NZ and Australia
Stellantis-led Chinese EV company Leapmotor International aims to expand globally, starting in nine European countries from September this year. It expects to have 200 points of sales there…
E-CARS
South Canterbury EV chargers open
Mackenzie Country EV travellers can now use Omarama’s four new charging bays. Two new chargers will encourage visitors to enjoy local cafes and businesses while giving their EVs…
NEWS
NZ Post ditching Paxster EVs?
More than 400 electric Paxster delivery vehicles may be scrapped by NZ Post. “Our Paxsters were designed with recycling in mind, so when they come to the end…
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Lodestone’s second solar farm operational
Solar generator Lodestone Energy’s second utility scale solar farm called Rangitaiki near Edgecumbe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is now producing power. Construction began in March 2023,…
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Stronger incentives sought for smart energy devices to avoid power cuts
Better incentives for smart energy devices are needed to reduce the likelihood of power cuts. So says Evnex founder and chief executive Ed Harvey, adding that a considerable…
E-CARS
Dealers ordered to pay back CCD rebates on nearly 200 EVs
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) reckons that nearly 200 cases involve car dealers pocketing EV subsidies of up to $7000 an EV under the Clean Car Discount…
NEWS
No power cuts but more solar storms coming
Power cuts – including those which might impact EV charging – are unlikely. So says Transpower after issuing a grid emergency notice until May 13, 4pm, No…