Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 8
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
New Zealand’s first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Nearly $12m boost for the University of Auckland's quest to create roadways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the move.
EVs to share special vehicle lanes on some of Auckland's busiest roads
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Electric vehicles are set to share special vehicle lanes on Auckland roads, thanks to a new initiative by the NZTA.
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it’s taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
Let Jaguar take the wheel: The AI steering wheel is coming soon
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Meet Sayer: Jaguar's AI steering wheel that's set to become your new driving mate and on-demand car club buddy, unveiled at Tech Fest.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town’s CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
Electrifying the pacific coast: Eastland Group doubles their funding for EV highway
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Government funding of $251,000 will be used to build a network of electric vehicle chargers in the East Coast region of New Zealand.
Greens say that Kiwi’s are on the right track with electric vehicles
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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The Green Party has welcomed the government’s recent announcement that one in three cars in its vehicle fleet will be electric by 2021...
Speeding up the EV conversion: 15 electric vehicle projects receive government funding
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Judith Collins announces $3 million funding for 15 projects to increase charging facilities for electric vehicles in New Zealand.
Powering the electric future: Innovative Kiwi business building EV charging-grid across NZ
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Kiwi innovators ChargeNet NZ electrify the nation, advancing EV uptake with a burgeoning charging grid. They bag the Innovation in Energy award.