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BYD Sealion 8 arrives as brand’s flagship plug-in hybrid SUV
BYD has expanded its New Zealand line-up with the arrival of the Sealion 8, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV positioned as the brand’s new flagship offering. Priced from…
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Zeekr 7X tops EV sales in steady February market
Electric and hybrid vehicles continued to grow their presence in New Zealand’s new vehicle market in February as overall registrations increased year-on-year, according to Motor Industry Association (MIA)…
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NZ cleantech firm Mint Innovation partners with HP on recycled copper e-waste
New Zealand-based cleantech company Mint Innovation, which is also developing technology to recycle critical materials from electric vehicle batteries, has partnered with HP to produce what it says…
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Christchurch welcomes country’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus
Christchurch has become home to New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus with the vehicle joining Metro’s fleet on Monday, March 2.
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Leapmotor reveals A10 interior ahead of launch
Leapmotor has released interior images of its A10 compact SUV ahead of the model’s March debut, revealing a technology-focused cabin designed to compete with established players like the…
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Xiaomi debuts Vision Gran Turismo concept car
Xiaomi has unveiled its Vision Gran Turismo concept car at MWC Barcelona, becoming the first Chinese company to create a design for the PlayStation racing game series. The…
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GWM locks Tank 300 PHEV specifications
GWM has confirmed final specifications for the Tank 300 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), following the earlier announcement of competitive pricing for the off-road SUV. The Tank…
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DENZA D9 luxury electric people mover arrives in New Zealand
DENZA has launched the D9 all-electric luxury people mover in New Zealand, with the front-wheel drive model priced from $104,990 and the all-wheel drive variant from $115,990. The…
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Chinese carmaker claims 1,500km range from new solid-state battery by 2027
Chinese carmaker Changan says it is developing a solid-state battery capable of delivering more than 1,500km of driving range in an electric vehicle by 2027. According to Chinese…
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Government pursues long-term energy deals to boost generation
The Government is seeking to leverage public sector energy demand to drive new generation projects and increase national supply, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. As part of its…