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Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub
DataCentre infrastructure

Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub

Flick will also power the region's first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles
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Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles

New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand
Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
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Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money
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Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money

Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI
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NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI

NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy
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Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy

Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
New Zealand's first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
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New Zealand's first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records

With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
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$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles

Nearly $12m boost for the University of Auckland's quest to create roadways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the move.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
EVs to share special vehicle lanes on some of Auckland's busiest roads
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EVs to share special vehicle lanes on some of Auckland's busiest roads

Electric vehicles are set to share special vehicle lanes on Auckland roads, thanks to a new initiative by the NZTA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

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Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap
Robotics

Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap

Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Tesla unveils the truck of the future
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Tesla unveils the truck of the future

Tesla has revealed its futuristic Semi truck, promising to revolutionise cargo transport with enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Electrification is coming for long haul trucks
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Electrification is coming for long haul trucks

Hyliion has unveiled the 6X4HE System for long-haul trucks, promising up to 30% fuel savings, lower emissions, and better driver experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
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Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
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15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey

More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
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Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN

Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
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New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland

Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017