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Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation
Data Analytics

Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation

Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand
Cartech

What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand

Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Early action needed to achieve a low-emissions future
Clean technologies

Early action needed to achieve a low-emissions future

Delaying climate reform could make New Zealand’s shift to a low-emissions economy costlier, more abrupt and far harder to manage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge
Smart Cities

Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge

Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Aug 2018
Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?
Smart Cities

Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?

Will driverless cars alone be enough to stop the continuing congestion in cities? Or does the answer already exist in our smartphones?.

By Kevin Orr • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds
Cartech

Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
EVworld highlights: It's back and bigger than ever
Cartech

EVworld highlights: It's back and bigger than ever

EVworld returns to New Zealand with double the booths, featuring top names like BMW, Mercury, and NZ Post, as EV popularity soars.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Cartech

Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions
Supply Chain

New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions

Small businesses can now access safer, cleaner warehouse lifting gear as a new electric forklift range promises lower running costs and more uptime.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018
Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology
Data Analytics

Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology

Safety technology is becoming a higher priority for New Zealand transport firms as the road toll rises and crashes prompt action.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now
Cartech

Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now

There's been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018
Electric cars safe for pacemakers
Fleet Management

Electric cars safe for pacemakers

Drivers with implanted cardiac devices face no apparent risk from electric cars, which showed no electromagnetic interference in a 108-patient test.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge
Power / Energy

Zero Carbon Bill consultation welcomed but leadership needed, academics urge

A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Tesla accredits first Kiwi auto repair business
Cartech

Tesla accredits first Kiwi auto repair business

Precision AutoWerk has been named as the first accredited Tesla repair shop following a multi-million dollar facilities upgrade.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018
Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles
Cartech

Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles

Vehicles will be able to make sure critical systems are isolated and are able to run safely, even if there are problems with non-critical systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?
Smart Cities

Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?

As cities tighten scooter rules, dockless electric rides are testing whether they can shift short car trips and ease congestion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles
Cartech

How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles

Drive Electric has released new guidance to help businesses transition to electric vehicles, highlighting successful case studies and practical advice.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018