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Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

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How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles

Drive Electric has released new guidance to help businesses transition to electric vehicles, highlighting successful case studies and practical advice.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

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Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018

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Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs

A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

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Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

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New standards for vehicle repairs as more EVs enter NZ

New standards have been introduced by the country's largest body of panel beaters to cope with increasing numbers of EVs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

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The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

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Mevo teams up with Wellington City Council to be a free-floating car share

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

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The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world

Point of No Return is the behind the scenes documentary of the world's first solar-powered flight around the world.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible

The private car is typically the second-largest purchase people make - but the average car is used less than 4% of the time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

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Could Labour's fuel tax be a good thing for EV owners?

Meridian Energy is supporting the opportunity to increase the uptake of EVs created by Government's new transport plan.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

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Could NZ become a world leader in electric vehicle uptake?

Meridian aims to propel NZ to global leadership in electric vehicle adoption, challenging Norway's dominance with incentives like free EV charging.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

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Waste Management NZ redefines the 'tidy Kiwi' with electric vehicles

Waste Management NZ recently opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018

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BMW launches wireless EV charger

BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

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HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018

HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

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Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

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HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

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How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018