Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 10
Will NZ's infrastructure crash and burn as we convert to electric vehicles?
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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EVs are coming to NZ regardless of whether or not we're prepared, but the time has come for companies to start being proactive...
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo’s XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.
Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.
EV world New Zealand, NZ’s first electric vehicle showcase
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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New Zealand's largest conference organiser, Conferenz, announces its first dedicated electric vehicle show, EV World NZ.
Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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From the high-speed Lightning LS-218 to the powerful Brutus V9 and the sleek Energica EGO, these electric motorbikes are set to redefine cool on the streets.
Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve
Wed, 24th May 2017
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the company's market cap is higher than it deserves and that starting a car company is the worst way to earn money.
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.
Flying vehicles? Say no more! First prototype of Kitty Hawk Flyer unveiled
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Flying vehicles aren’t part of the futuristic worlds of The Jetsons and Futurama anymore - at least according to the folks at Kitty Hawk Flyer.
China's green vision: More electric cars!
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.
Tesla recalls 53,000 cars after braking failure
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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All Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between February and October of 2016 contain a gear that may have been improperly made.
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.
The Warehouse plans to install more EV charging stations across NZ
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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The Warehouse aims to install and manage EV charging stations outside 20 of its stores, all within in the next 18 months.
Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.
Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.