electric cars
There were 18,293 new passenger vehicles registered in March, the most since November 2023, almost 40% as NEVs. But excluding used imports, it was 66%
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There were 18,293 new passenger vehicles registered in March, the most since November 2023, almost 40% as NEVs. But excluding used imports, it was 66%
Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads
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Government plans to introduce annual CPI adjustments to tolling, Transport Minister says all road users should contribute in proportion to the use of the country’s roads
All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
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All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
The availability of EV and hybrid vehicle insurance may have come a long way, but can still cost more than insuring vehicles with internal combustion engines
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The availability of EV and hybrid vehicle insurance may have come a long way, but can still cost more than insuring vehicles with internal combustion engines
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Smart EV charging at home is not only needed, but opens up new possibilities as well
December sales of new cars with traditional internal combustion engines tails off sharply (with commercial vehicles) while the expiring Clean Car Discount turbocharges NEVs
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December sales of new cars with traditional internal combustion engines tails off sharply (with commercial vehicles) while the expiring Clean Car Discount turbocharges NEVs
The shift to electric cars and hybrids is happening fast. But to make a meaningful dent in our passenger car fleet before 2040, the adoption rate will need to pick up significantly from here
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The shift to electric cars and hybrids is happening fast. But to make a meaningful dent in our passenger car fleet before 2040, the adoption rate will need to pick up significantly from here
Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
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Guy Trafford takes a dive into the detail of our imports, wondering when the benefit of more electric vehicles will outweigh our need to import petroleum products
Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
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Most plugless hybrids and petrol cars to be dropped from government rebate scheme, while more utes face fees
2022 ended with sales strong for all types of electrified vehicles while sales of diesel and petrol cars withered. The biggest seller was the Tesla Model Y, followed by the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. 46% of December sales were these types of new energy cars
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2022 ended with sales strong for all types of electrified vehicles while sales of diesel and petrol cars withered. The biggest seller was the Tesla Model Y, followed by the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. 46% of December sales were these types of new energy cars
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New passenger car sales fall as affordability issues rise with petrol and interest rates
Teslas lead a surge in August car sales as supply chains catch up and the shift to new energy vehicles hits its stride, probably far faster than anyone expected
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Teslas lead a surge in August car sales as supply chains catch up and the shift to new energy vehicles hits its stride, probably far faster than anyone expected
2021 ends with more than 30% of all new passenger cars sold being either battery-powered or hybrids. The subsidy drives the extra demand, but hasn't yet affected the volume of new ICE vehicles being sold
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2021 ends with more than 30% of all new passenger cars sold being either battery-powered or hybrids. The subsidy drives the extra demand, but hasn't yet affected the volume of new ICE vehicles being sold
Australia's centre-right Government subsidises coal and gas-fired power plants, but claims aiding the adoption of electric cars is 'telling people what to buy' and is against their principles
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Australia's centre-right Government subsidises coal and gas-fired power plants, but claims aiding the adoption of electric cars is 'telling people what to buy' and is against their principles
The 2019 weighted profile of new vehicle sales drove the CO2 emmissions rate from these additions to a new low, with electrification benefits more than offsetting the dirty tradie diesel pickups
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The 2019 weighted profile of new vehicle sales drove the CO2 emmissions rate from these additions to a new low, with electrification benefits more than offsetting the dirty tradie diesel pickups