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Australia needs 20x more EVs by 2035
Australia must accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption to unprecedented levels to meet its 2035 climate targets, with more than 20 times the current number of electric passenger vehicles…
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Video: Zeekr 7X first drive – Off road and on track
Zeekr is gearing up for New Zealand, and the 7X will be the brand’s second SUV here later this year, and its third model overall. Distributed locally by…
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Carbn completes NZGIF buyout with PCG backing
Sustainable mobility company Carbn has completed a management buyout of New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) shareholding, with backing from Private Capital Group (PCG) giving the leadership team…
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Zeekr 7X confirmed for New Zealand from $69,990
Zeekr has confirmed New Zealand pricing and specifications for its new 7X electric SUV, with the entry-level model starting at $69,990. The Chinese premium brand announced three variants…
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Fairfax marks one year of its electric refrigerated trailer
Fairfax Industries is marking the first anniversary of its fully electric refrigerated trailer, saying the unit has logged more than 1000 hours on the road and saved more…
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Research shows electric car discount could halve vehicle emissions
New research shows that continuing Australia’s Electric Car Discount policy until 2035 could halve vehicle emissions compared with ending the policy earlier, while tripling value for money through…
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Porsche cuts Cayenne Electric development time by 20 percent
Porsche has reduced development time for its upcoming Cayenne Electric by 20 percent through a digital-first approach that replaces physical prototypes with virtual testing. The German manufacturer says…
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Mercury scales smart hot water control with Gentrack partnership
Mercury Energy has partnered with technology company Gentrack to deliver a large-scale demand flexibility programme designed to help customers reduce costs while easing pressure on New Zealand’s national…
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Geely launches Starray EM-i hybrid SUV from $45,990
Geely New Zealand has launched the Starray EM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV priced from $45,990 that introduces the brand’s Super Hybrid technology to the local market. The…
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Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in New Zealand at $159 monthly
Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in New Zealand, making it the first right-hand drive market globally to receive the advanced driver assistance technology. The system is now…