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FAW Group plans 10% stake in Leapmotor
Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group is close to acquiring a 10% stake in battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer Leapmotor, according to local reports citing people familiar with the…
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Contact and bp charge partner for EV charging discounts
Contact Energy and bp charge have announced a partnership offering Contact residential customers discounts of up to 70% on electric vehicle (EV) charging during peak hours at more…
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EECA launches no-upfront-cost energy efficiency finance initiative
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is inviting expressions of interest for a new energy savings contingent finance initiative that allows businesses to implement efficiency upgrades without…
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BYD opens world-record all-terrain circuit in China
BYD has opened a new All-Terrain Circuit in Zhengzhou, China, specifically designed for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and featuring two certified Guinness World Records. The facility includes an…
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Ebbett to open Geely concept store at Hamilton Base
Ebbett Automotive will open a new concept store at The Base shopping complex in Hamilton mid-September, introducing three Chinese electric vehicle brands to its Waikato operations. The Te…
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Meridian posts $452m loss amid drought challenges
Meridian Energy has reported a net loss after tax of $452 million for the year ending 30 June 2025, a sharp reversal from the $429 million profit recorded…
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BYD’s Yangwang U9 sets new EV speed record
A Chinese electric supercar has smashed the world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching just under 470km/h at a German test track. The Yangwang U9 Track Edition broke…
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Nissan sharpens price on new Leaf EV
Nissan has revealed the third-generation Leaf in the United States with more range, more equipment – and a sharper price. The new model comes with a 75kWh battery…
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Thai-built GWM Ora debuts with bigger battery, longer range
The factory in Thailand that once produced the Holden Colorado and Trailblazer is now building GWM’s Ora electric hatchback — the first Chinese vehicle to be manufactured in…
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Tesla manufacturing leader joins Bezos-backed EV startup
Electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has hired Napoleon Reyes, a key Tesla manufacturing leader who led Model Y production at the company’s Fremont factory, as the Jeff Bezos-backed…