NEWS
MG to tweak XPOWER over vibration
MG Motor New Zealand will fit a new steering dampner to all MG4 XPOWER models – both delivered and to-be-delivered – to correct a vibration issue. EVs and…
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AutoFlight’s eVTOL for firefighting
Global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) pioneer AutoFlight has launched a high-payload firefighting programme and released a working prototype. The firefighting model is designed to lift a…
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ComCom draft approval for Transpower grid spend
Consumer benefit in Transpower’s proposed $393 million spend on the grid is seen by the Commerce Commission (ComCom) in its draft decision approving the investment. However, commissioner Vhari…
E-CARS
BEVs dominate NZCOTY top 10 finalists
Eight battery electric vehicles priced from $46,990 to more than $276,000 are amongst the top 10 finalists chosen for the 2023 New Zealand Car of the Year award…
E-CARS
BYD Sea Lion 07 at Guangzhou auto show
The BYD Sea Lion 07 electric SUV will be unveiled at the Guangzhou auto show which starts with a media day on November 17 and includes public days…
E-CARS
Polestar 4 production starts
First Polestar 4 deliveries to China customers are expected before the end of this year with deliveries in other markets like New Zealand planned in 2024. The first…
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Lyriq confirmed! Cadillac set to challenge Europeans in luxury EV market
EV buyers in Australia and New Zealand will be the first customers who can purchase a factory built right-hand-drive Cadillac Lyriq SUV following its global reveal downunder. “The…
E-CARS
V2G research project announced in US
A vehicle-to grid (V2G) research project in the US using the Toyota bZ4X EV has been launched. Toyota North America and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)…
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Key equipment delivered for hydrogen network project
New Plymouth-based green hydrogen developer Hiringa Energy has landed its first electrolyser, compressor and chiller units. The equipment has been delivered to fuel retailer Waitomo Group’s Te Rapa…
E-CARS
EVs help power charity fireworks event
Two EVs with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability helped power the Tomarata School’s successful fundraising fireworks event north of Auckland on November 11. EVs and Beyond managing editor Richard Edwards…