Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 4
First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.
Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.
BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.
The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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The trucks add to the Group’s expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Sat, 9th May 2020
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Charging infrastructure, expected to grow at 24% CAGR and reach USD $40 billion by 2030, is crucial for the mass adoption of electric vehicles, says IDTechEx.
EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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Near-silent EVs are up to twice as likely to have a collision with a pedestrian as a result of the difficulty in hearing them approaching.
BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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BlackBerry QNX will power Damon Motorcycles' CoPilot warning system across its electric motorcycles, introducing advanced safety features at CES.
Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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It’s a design that’s reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.
Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.
Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Mon, 13th May 2019
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Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.
Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.
Tesla’s new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its ‘Supercharging’ technology that slashes charging times.
Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.
World’s longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.
Hands-on review: The Tesla Model X P100D
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Elon Musk's Tesla redefines cars with Autopilot and electric innovation, echoing Steve Jobs' iPhone revolution.