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Govt to buy up to $200m shares in Genesis capital raise
The Government has confirmed it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a $400m capital raise announced by the company. Finance…
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BYD reveals Racco electric kei car interior
BYD has unveiled the interior design of its Racco electric kei car as the Chinese automaker prepares to enter Japan’s compact vehicle segment later this year. The cabin…
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Video: Dongfeng 007 first drive: EV sedan a value leader?
The question that kept surfacing during our first drive in the Dongfeng 007 wasn’t whether the car was any good. It was how Dongfeng is selling it for…
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Dongfeng Vigo first drive: A lot of EV for $38k
A $38,000 electric SUV ought to have a few weak spots. That’s the unspoken contract with affordable EVs: the price is right, the compromises are part of the…
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Kia delivers Fonterra’s 200th fleet EV
Kia has delivered an electric vehicle (EV) that marks Fonterra’s 200th electric vehicle milestone, with the handover taking place at a celebration event at Waikato Kia last month.…
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Five-star ANCAP ratings for Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio
Two new electrified SUVs entering the market have secured five-star safety ratings under ANCAP’s latest criteria. ANCAP Safety announced on February 20 that the Denza B8 plug-in hybrid…
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Dongfeng expands NZ dealer network
Chinese electric vehicle brand Dongfeng plans to expand its New Zealand dealer network to seven retail locations by the end of this month, as it rolls out two…
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Stuart Calman appointed NZ Climate Change Ambassador
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador.
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ChargeNet restores South Island charging sites
ChargeNet has resolved charging infrastructure problems at three South Island locations, with new chargers being installed at Fairlie and Geraldine and a replacement unit organised for Lake Tekapo.…
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Australian industry meets first emissions targets as EVs generate millions in credits
Australia’s automotive industry has met the first targets under the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), with new data showing strong credit generation from electric vehicle suppliers…