EVs
Renewable energy powered New Zealand well-placed to reap benefits of EVs, but other countries need to up their clean energy supply
10th Apr 25, 11:10am
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Renewable energy powered New Zealand well-placed to reap benefits of EVs, but other countries need to up their clean energy supply
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Keeping cool in a warming world, EVs and data centres with AI drove electricity usage jump last year, the International Energy Agency finds
25th Mar 25, 9:34am
Keeping cool in a warming world, EVs and data centres with AI drove electricity usage jump last year, the International Energy Agency finds
EV industry heads toward hyperfast, minutes-only megawatt charging, with trials in New Zealand and China's BYD building a network of stations
19th Mar 25, 3:02pm
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EV industry heads toward hyperfast, minutes-only megawatt charging, with trials in New Zealand and China's BYD building a network of stations
Is aversion to Elon Musk's politics behind Tesla EVs falling sharply out of favour in New Zealand?
26th Feb 25, 1:29pm
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Is aversion to Elon Musk's politics behind Tesla EVs falling sharply out of favour in New Zealand?
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Electric vehicle batteries bring energy flexibility opportunities, including supporting the grid; now the NZ government wants to enable the tech
18th Feb 25, 12:58pm
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Electric vehicle batteries bring energy flexibility opportunities, including supporting the grid; now the NZ government wants to enable the tech
Although down from December last year, in January 2025 1.3 million EVs were sold around the world, up 18% on the same month in 2024
13th Feb 25, 3:36pm
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Although down from December last year, in January 2025 1.3 million EVs were sold around the world, up 18% on the same month in 2024
China's car industry buoyant as Tesla stumbles and Nissan scouts for EV partner after Honda merger called off
7th Feb 25, 10:54am
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China's car industry buoyant as Tesla stumbles and Nissan scouts for EV partner after Honda merger called off
Researchers went through data for 30 million vehicles, and found BEVs have rapidly improved their reliability and longevity with Tesla being the top-rated brand
4th Feb 25, 12:23pm
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Researchers went through data for 30 million vehicles, and found BEVs have rapidly improved their reliability and longevity with Tesla being the top-rated brand
Becoming competitive with electric vehicles said to be driving proposed Honda-Nissan merger
18th Dec 24, 3:06pm
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Becoming competitive with electric vehicles said to be driving proposed Honda-Nissan merger
The curse of AI summaries strikes Apple, SpaceX booms, and EVs face further disincentives
17th Dec 24, 12:20pm
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The curse of AI summaries strikes Apple, SpaceX booms, and EVs face further disincentives
Electric vehicle sales surged in most parts of the world last month
ACC Minister Matt Doocey reveals big hikes to ACC levies and announces a review into the scheme over cost and rehabilitation concerns
12th Dec 24, 4:24pm
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ACC Minister Matt Doocey reveals big hikes to ACC levies and announces a review into the scheme over cost and rehabilitation concerns
Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
11th Dec 24, 11:58am
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Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
Ford's Mustang Mach-E top EV, Nissan Ariya and Kia EV5 have strong November debuts in NZ
3rd Dec 24, 10:21am
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Ford's Mustang Mach-E top EV, Nissan Ariya and Kia EV5 have strong November debuts in NZ
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
16th Nov 24, 9:30am
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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
While the market for BEVs in NZ is still anaemic this year, Ford has shot to the top of the table
5th Nov 24, 4:29pm
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While the market for BEVs in NZ is still anaemic this year, Ford has shot to the top of the table
EV advocates launch legal action against the government for weakening emissions standards, saying NZ will miss its Paris Agreement climate targets 'by a country mile'
15th Oct 24, 11:42am
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EV advocates launch legal action against the government for weakening emissions standards, saying NZ will miss its Paris Agreement climate targets 'by a country mile'
Out and about in the midrange BYD SEAL Premium, an EV that goes the distance in comfort and style
22nd Sep 24, 12:12pm
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Out and about in the midrange BYD SEAL Premium, an EV that goes the distance in comfort and style
Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
15th Sep 24, 1:51pm
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Pancake motors could reduce EV cost and weight, along with better battery designs
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'Massless' structural batteries that weigh much less promise to extend EV range by 70%, and bring thinner electronic devices
12th Sep 24, 9:22am
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'Massless' structural batteries that weigh much less promise to extend EV range by 70%, and bring thinner electronic devices
Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
4th Sep 24, 2:03pm
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Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
What if Big Oil championed, and profited from, the green transition? Richard Meade has a suggestion on how this could work
31st Aug 24, 6:30am
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What if Big Oil championed, and profited from, the green transition? Richard Meade has a suggestion on how this could work
Road test: the first fully battery powered car from Toyota, the bZ4X, an EV that ticks most boxes
18th Aug 24, 1:01pm
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Road test: the first fully battery powered car from Toyota, the bZ4X, an EV that ticks most boxes