Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 8
Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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wireless electric vehicle charging
Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...
Tesla unveils the truck of the future
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Tesla has revealed its futuristic Semi truck, promising to revolutionise cargo transport with enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
Kiwi platform enables you to rent a Tesla from your neighbour
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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Ever gazed at a Tesla (whether on the Internet or in person) and dreamed about driving one? Well now you can with this peer to peer platform.
Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ’s first energy hub
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Flick will also power the region’s first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.
Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.
Electrification is coming for long haul trucks
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Hyliion has unveiled the 6X4HE System for long-haul trucks, promising up to 30% fuel savings, lower emissions, and better driver experience.
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world’s largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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flip the fleet
Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
Volvo’s ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
New Zealand’s first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Nearly $12m boost for the University of Auckland's quest to create roadways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the move.
EVs to share special vehicle lanes on some of Auckland's busiest roads
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Electric vehicles are set to share special vehicle lanes on Auckland roads, thanks to a new initiative by the NZTA.
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.