NEVs
From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these three fixes to hit net-zero at less cost
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From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these three fixes to hit net-zero at less cost
Tesla's New Zealand vehicle sales cratered, and profit nosedived last year
Renewable energy powered New Zealand well-placed to reap benefits of EVs, but other countries need to up their clean energy supply
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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
EV industry heads toward hyperfast, minutes-only megawatt charging, with trials in New Zealand and China's BYD building a network of stations
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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
Electric vehicle batteries bring energy flexibility opportunities, including supporting the grid; now the NZ government wants to enable the tech
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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
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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
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
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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
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
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'
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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
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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
Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today's policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost 1 in 5 in both the United States and European Union
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Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today's policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost 1 in 5 in both the United States and European Union
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
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