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Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
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Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards

This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
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Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
EV world New Zealand, NZ's first electric vehicle showcase
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EV world New Zealand, NZ's first electric vehicle showcase

New Zealand's largest conference organiser, Conferenz, announces its first dedicated electric vehicle show, EV World NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Flying vehicles? Say no more! First prototype of Kitty Hawk Flyer unveiled
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Flying vehicles? Say no more! First prototype of Kitty Hawk Flyer unveiled

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Tesla recalls 53,000 cars after braking failure
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Tesla recalls 53,000 cars after braking failure

All Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between February and October of 2016 contain a gear that may have been improperly made.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
The Warehouse plans to install more EV charging stations across NZ
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The Warehouse plans to install more EV charging stations across NZ

The Warehouse aims to install and manage EV charging stations outside 20 of its stores, all within in the next 18 months.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV
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Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV

New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
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Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
BMW electrifies New Zealand's Middle Earth
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BMW electrifies New Zealand's Middle Earth

BMW drives a green future, electrifying NZ's roads with 100+ EV charging stations, from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

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Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
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Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019

Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
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Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday

Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
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Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future

Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon
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Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve
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Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve

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.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
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Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore

Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
China's green vision: More electric cars!
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China's green vision: More electric cars!

General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
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Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy

Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017