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Two Mazda EVs revealed at Auto China 2024
The Mazda EZ-6 unveiled at Auto China 2024 (April 25 to May 5) is the first of a series of new electrified vehicles (new energy vehicles) developed and…
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Genesis solar farm and Huntly battery on track
Genesis Energy says its 63MW Lauriston solar farm construction has begun with first generation expected in FY25 H1, while its 400MW x 2h battery for Huntly stage one…
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BYD Shark PHEV ute at Fieldays
BYD’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) called the “Shark” will be revealed at the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek on June 12 from 11am. It…
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Tesla new Model 3 Performance unleashed
The new Tesla Model 3 Performance is expected between now and June with pricing and specs released. It’s considered Tesla’s most powerful and dynamic Model 3 yet, with…
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Tesla EV sales down but shares soar
Tesla shares jumped 12% after chief executive Elon Musk announced in the EV company’s Q1 2024 earnings call that new models (including an ‘affordable’ EV) were due earlier…
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Tesla cuts prices – again
Tesla has slashed prices globally, seen as a bid to boost sales. The EV brand has cut prices on its Model 3 and Model Y range in New…
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New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter offers battery options
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter battery electric vehicle (BEV) commercial van offers two battery options – the original 113kWh battery (477km range), and a smaller 81kWh battery (328km range)…
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Hiringa launches hydrogen refuelling network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it says is Australasia’s first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network – Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ). The initiative was officially…
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Range Rover Electric tested
The first Range Rover Electric prototype vehicles are undergoing global testing, including cold temperature calibration assessment in the Arctic Circle First images released of the initial all-black prototypes…
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Kia EV3 arrival time yet to be confirmed
A Kia New Zealand spokesperson says the arrival time for the all-new compact EV3 battery electric SUV has yet to be confirmed. At the CEO Investor Day on…