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Cheap Tesla to be built in Germany
Tesla intends building a NZ$45,000 (25,000 euros) EV in Germany. That’s according to Reuters which quotes an unnamed source who did not say when production starts, while Tesla…
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Audi Sport’s ‘e-tron on track’ showcases five electric models
Audi was among pioneers in 2012 when it began electrifying its drivetrains in racing. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro from Le Mans, the Formula E race car e-tron…
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Auckland Airport works with Heart Aerospace on electric aircraft
Auckland Airport is collaborating with Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace, joining the company’s advisory board to help propel innovation in sustainable aircraft. Heart Aerospace is developing the…
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Fifth anniversary snapshot shows 3.6m tonnes CLC emissions reduction
The Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) fifth anniversary Snapshot Report reveals signatories have collectively reduced their emissions by 3.6 million tonnes. Signatories have trebled the number of EVs and…
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Incoming government should keep CCD, says Better NZ Trust
The parties negotiating to form the next government should listen to the public’s support for the Clean Car Discount (CCD) as new figures show Kiwis bought 25,000 EVs…
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Polestar 5 battery deal with SK On
South Korean battery manufacturer SK On will supply battery cell modules for the forthcoming Polestar 5 electric four-door GT. SK On became an independent company in October 2021…
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Video: All-Energy Australia a success
More than 11,500 visitors swarmed to the two-day All-Energy Australia conference and expo in Melbourne, the attendance setting a record for the event. Princess Astrid of Belgium was…
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Wellington Airport going electric
Wellington Airport intends becoming a hub for short-haul electric aircraft. It’s partnering with electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace and bidding to host Air New Zealand’s ‘Mission Next Gen…
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Toyota New Zealand confirms bZ4X prices, opens order book
Toyota New Zealand has opened the order book for its first battery electric vehicle the bZ4X arriving in 2024, which is priced from $72,990 for the Pure front-wheel-drive…
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Rumours of Clean Car Discount closure appear false
Rumours circulating that the Clean Car Discount will end early due to the fund it draws from being empty appear to have no grounding. AutoTalk began hearing of…