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Ten million BEVs and PHEVs on global roads
Cumulative EV sales reached 10.8 million in December 2020. So says EV-volumes in reporting that 2020 became a great year for plug-in vehicles. “We are expecting global BEV…
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VW teases Trinity EV
Volkswagen expects a new Trinity electric car will be its next flagship EV. Warsaw Apteka The Trinity project is mentioned by VW chief executive Herbert Diess on Twitter,…
EBIKES
Bike shortages continue but may ease
E-bike stock shortages are beginning to ease in New Zealand, although demand remains very strong. However, Australian bike trade media specialist Phil Latz who produces The Latz Report…
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Mercury boosts forecast
Mercury has revised its FY2021 EBITDAF guidance upwards by $30 million from $505m to $535m. This reflects strong trading and an expected 200GWh increase in full year hydro…
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Rivian raises US$2.65b as EV production nears
Rivian has raised US$2.65 billion as it prepares to begin production later this year of its electric ute. The round, which was led by funds and accounts advised…
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Vauxhall Combo-e van in UK showrooms this year
A fully electric variant of Vauxhall’s award-winning Combo van has up to 275km range and 800kg maximum payload. The Combo-e with 50kW battery is available in L1H1 length…
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NZ to hit 78,000 EVs in 2025?
New Zealand will probably get 33,000 EVs on the country’s roads by the end of this year and should reach 78,000 by the end of 2025. The latest…
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Mercedes-Benz EQA due here mid-year
The compact electric Mercedes-Benz EQA has been launched globally in a digital world premiere and is due in New Zealand from mid-2021 according to Mercedes-Benz New Zealand. More…
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Electric AirportLink fleet launched
South Auckland’s first fully electric bus service has been introduced by Auckland Transport (AT), with Auckland Airport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. This marks the second electric…
CHARGING
SmartView will allow charger availability check
How EVs use public charging and parking sites and whether they are overstaying their welcome will be determined under a Smart Christchurch plan to use new parking occupancy…