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Australian Govt targets EV tax break to cheaper models in phased changes
The Australian Government will tighten its electric vehicle tax break to focus on more affordable models, while retaining support for buyers as the market matures.
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ECVS opens orders for NZ-made Leaf battery upgrade
Palmerston North-based Electric Commercial Vehicle Solutions (ECVS) has finalised pricing on a 52kWh battery upgrade for first-generation Nissan Leafs and opened a first batch of six build slots.…
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Smart EV charging rules aim to cut costs and ease grid pressure
New requirements for electric vehicle chargers will make it easier and more affordable for New Zealanders to charge their vehicles, while helping manage growing electricity demand, Energy Minister…
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Meridian named among world’s most sustainable companies
Meridian Energy has been included in S&P Global’s Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index, placing it among the top 10% of utilities globally for sustainability performance. The company is…
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Leapmotor B05 hatch to debut at Fieldays
The all-electric Leapmotor B05 will make its New Zealand debut at Fieldays, with the compact hatchback set to be unveiled at the Leapmotor stand throughout the duration of…
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Geely showcases AI and robotaxi at Beijing Auto Show
Geely Auto Group has made its debut as a direct exhibitor at the Beijing Auto Show, unveiling a range of new technologies and a purpose-built robotaxi prototype. The…
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Dreame unveils jet-powered electric supercar with sub-second acceleration
Chinese technology company Dreame has announced the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition, an electric supercar equipped with jet boosters that the company claims can accelerate from 0-100km/h in…
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Audi updates Q4 e-tron with more range and new technology
Audi has unveiled an updated Q4 e-tron, bringing improvements to range, charging performance and in-car technology. The upgraded Q4 e-tron, available in both SUV and Sportback body styles,…
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Volkswagen unveils electric ID. Polo hatchback
Volkswagen has revealed the all-new ID. Polo, bringing its long-running small hatchback into the electric era. Unveiled in Europe as a fully electric replacement for the petrol-powered Polo,…
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Freelander 8 unveiled as plug-in hybrid SUV
Chery and Jaguar Land Rover’s Freelander brand has been officially launched at an event in China, with the first model revealed as the Freelander 8 SUV. At the…