Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 6
Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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There’s been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.
Tesla accredits first Kiwi auto repair business
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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Precision AutoWerk has been named as the first accredited Tesla repair shop following a multi-million dollar facilities upgrade.
Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Vehicles will be able to make sure critical systems are isolated and are able to run safely, even if there are problems with non-critical systems.
How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Drive Electric has released new guidance to help businesses transition to electric vehicles, highlighting successful case studies and practical advice.
BMW launches wireless EV charger
Tue, 29th May 2018
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BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up
Thu, 24th May 2018
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From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.
Should we be worried about ‘buggy’ EVs
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.
HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.
Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla’s Red Rocket Model S
Mon, 21st May 2018
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Tesla’s Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.
New standards for vehicle repairs as more EVs enter NZ
Thu, 10th May 2018
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New standards have been introduced by the country’s largest body of panel beaters to cope with increasing numbers of EVs.
The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019
Wed, 9th May 2018
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Kia New Zealand confirms the arrival of the all-electric Niro SUV in early 2019, boasting a range of over 380 km, joining its popular hybrid siblings.
Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share
Tue, 8th May 2018
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New Zealand startup Mevo and Wellington City Council debut Australasia's first free-floating car share trial. Audi e-trons are now a flexible transport option.
HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car
Mon, 7th May 2018
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HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Point of No Return is the behind the scenes documentary of the world’s first solar-powered flight around the world.
How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The private car is typically the second-largest purchase people make - but the average car is used less than 4% of the time.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
Could Labour's fuel tax be a good thing for EV owners?
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Meridian Energy is supporting the opportunity to increase the uptake of EVs created by Government’s new transport plan.
Could NZ become a world leader in electric vehicle uptake?
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Meridian aims to propel NZ to global leadership in electric vehicle adoption, challenging Norway’s dominance with incentives like free EV charging.