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Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 5

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Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
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Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.
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Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.
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Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.
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EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Mon, 13th May 2019
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Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.
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Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.
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Tesla’s new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its ‘Supercharging’ technology that slashes charging times.
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Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.
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World’s longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
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Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.
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Hands-on review: The Tesla Model X P100D
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Elon Musk's Tesla redefines cars with Autopilot and electric innovation, echoing Steve Jobs' iPhone revolution.
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Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.
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Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
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Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.
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What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ.
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Review - BMW i8 brings flash to the electric revolution
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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A review of the BMW electric/hybrid i8 - a departure in style for the German giant of car engineering to match the global departure from fossil fuels.
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Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Will driverless cars alone be enough to stop the continuing congestion in cities? Or does the answer already exist in our smartphones?.
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Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).
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EVworld highlights: It’s back and bigger than ever
Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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EVworld returns to New Zealand with double the booths, featuring top names like BMW, Mercury, and NZ Post, as EV popularity soars.
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Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.