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Tritium in trouble
Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared the company to be insolvent, calling in voluntary administrators while its lenders also appointed…
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MEVCO to supply Rivian R1T to mining fleets
The Mining Electric Vehicle Company (MEVCO) has entered a global partnership with Rivian Automotive to provide EVs to mining industry fleets. The Rivian R1T is the sole pick-up…
E-CARS
Tesla ends global referral programme April 30 but promises new one
Tesla is dropping its referral programme which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring new buyers to Tesla. But Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says a future referral…
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Hato Hone St John launches trial electric emergency ambulance
Hato Hone St John has announced the launch trial of Australasia’s first fully electric ambulance, which ASB Bank gifted to the organisation. Action Manufacturing in Hamilton planned, designed…
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New Australian EVs need low speed pedestrian alert
Australian pedestrians should soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric…
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Nissan to launch low-cost Micra EV?
Overseas media report Nissan is planning to release a low-cost Micra electric vehicle based on the same platform as the new Renault 5 EV. A report by Electrek, quotes Auto Express as…
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BYD subbrand Fang Cheng Bao reveals three new electrified models
Head of design Wolfgang Eggert hosted a conference on April 16 in China for BYD subbrand Fang Cheng Bao, revealing two new SUV concepts and an electric supercar…
E-CARS
Made in Thunder event heralds Maserati EV convertible
Modena-based sportscar manufacturer Maserati marked a significant product milestone on April 15 with the introduction of the fully electric Gran Cabrio Folgore convertible. Folgore means lightning in Italian…
CHARGING
JLR repurposes second-life PHEV batteries
JLR has partnered with energy storage start-up Allye Energy to create a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide power on the go. A single Allye MAX BESS…
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Video: Mercedes-Benz eActros to enter NZ fleets
The all-electric 19-tonne Mercedes-Benz eActros is set to officially launch in New Zealand following a year of validation testing on local roads. The 4×2 cab chassis model was put through its…