Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 10
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.
EV world New Zealand, NZ’s first electric vehicle showcase
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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New Zealand's largest conference organiser, Conferenz, announces its first dedicated electric vehicle show, EV World NZ.
Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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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.
Elon Musk: Tesla's market cap higher than they deserve
Wed, 24th May 2017
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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.
Elon Musk enlists help of Twitter in naming new tunnel bore
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Elon Musk turns to Twitter for help in naming The Boring Company's new tunnel bore, eliciting a flood of creative and humorous suggestions.
Flying vehicles? Say no more! First prototype of Kitty Hawk Flyer unveiled
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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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.
China's green vision: More electric cars!
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.
Tesla recalls 53,000 cars after braking failure
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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All Model S and Model X vehicles manufactured between February and October of 2016 contain a gear that may have been improperly made.
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.
The Warehouse plans to install more EV charging stations across NZ
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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The Warehouse aims to install and manage EV charging stations outside 20 of its stores, all within in the next 18 months.
Base 2 ditches the gas guzzlers: The future is now EV
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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New Zealand IT company, Base 2, partners with BMW to introduce EV leases and decrease environmental footprint.
Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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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.
BMW electrifies New Zealand's Middle Earth
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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BMW drives a green future, electrifying NZ's roads with 100+ EV charging stations, from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles
Fri, 6th May 2016
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The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.
NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.
Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
Z Energy continues to invest in NZ's electric cars
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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Z Energy has opened Auckland’s first fast charge electric vehicle charging station at the Z Skyway service station at Auckland airport.
Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 electrifies NZ market, joining Mighty River Power's green fleet in nationwide sustainability drive.
Drive green
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Australia rolls out its first mainstream electric car trial with 10 converted Ford Focus sedans, aiming to gauge EV adoption and infrastructure readiness.