E-CARS
Geely Galaxy E8 EV for China
Geely has launched the Galaxy E8 in China. It’s a fully electric sedan starting at the equivalent of under NZ$40,000 (US$25,000), InsideEVs reports. Geely says the E8 is…
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Taumarunui EV fast charger opened
An EV fast charger has been opened on Hakiaha St in Taumarunui’s centre. It was installed by The Lines Company (TLC) with funding from the Energy Efficiency and…
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Patent for safety-minded gyroscopic seats filed by GM
General Motors has filed a patent application for a new restraint system using gyroscopic seats to improve passenger safety, with potential applications for autonomous vehicles (AVs). The…
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Record year for LEVs – MIA
Last year was a record one for new low emission vehicle registrations with nearly 60,000 LEVs registered. So says Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley, adding…
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Polestar collaborates on Google’s automotive feature releases
The latest innovations for cars with Google built-in are rolling out for Polestar cars, including new features available in Polestar 2. They are being demonstrated at Google’s Android…
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Kia launches ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business at CES 2024
Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) offers customised vehicles and solutions to enhance versatility and open limitless possibilities, catering to both businesses and individuals. Five Kia PBV concept models…
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Honda considers $22b EV production in Canada
Honda may build an EV factory in Canada – its second in North America. So says Nikkei adding the project could involve in-house production of batteries. It estimates…
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ABB FE starts new season in Mexico on January 13
Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship officially starts with the Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday January 13. Jaguar TCS Racing drivers Kiwis Mitch Evans…
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Electric motorcycles feature art
A 3D Halloween-inspired skull, a Gina Kiel original, and a hand-drawn design that took more than 100 hours adorn customised New Zealand Streetdog electric motorcycles. About 150 Streetdogs…
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Sodium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage
Lithium’s limited availability and cost have raised concerns about lithium-ion batteries’ (LIB) sustainability, so sodium-ion battery technology may offer an alternative. In a new study, Korea’s Dongguk University…