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Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW battle it out for the most efficient electric car
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Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW battle it out for the most efficient electric car

Cars are about more than just sleek looks and speed many of us need something practical, here are three EVs that deliver in that regard...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
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Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures

Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
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Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019

Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
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Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday

Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Greens say that Kiwi's are on the right track with electric vehicles
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Greens say that Kiwi's are on the right track with electric vehicles

The Green Party has welcomed the government's recent announcement that one in three cars in its vehicle fleet will be electric by 2021...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Speeding up the EV conversion: 15 electric vehicle projects receive government funding
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Speeding up the EV conversion: 15 electric vehicle projects receive government funding

Judith Collins announces $3 million funding for 15 projects to increase charging facilities for electric vehicles in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Powering the electric future: Innovative Kiwi business building EV charging-grid across NZ
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Powering the electric future: Innovative Kiwi business building EV charging-grid across NZ

Kiwi innovators ChargeNet NZ electrify the nation, advancing EV uptake with a burgeoning charging grid. They bag the Innovation in Energy award.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ
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Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ

Productivity Commission's report urges a transformative leap towards electric cars and clean energy for New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving
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Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving

Chargemaster is beginning to take the necessary steps to ensure that electric trucks can make the long-haul...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
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Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles

Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded
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No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded

Kiwi EV owners confident, dispelling range anxiety myths with daily electric driving, reveals Flip the Fleet's latest poll.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040
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Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040

Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet
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Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet

Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Will NZ's infrastructure crash and burn as we convert to electric vehicles?
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Will NZ's infrastructure crash and burn as we convert to electric vehicles?

EVs are coming to NZ regardless of whether or not we're prepared, but the time has come for companies to start being proactive...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
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The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?

NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Electricity companies to become digital utilities?
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Electricity companies to become digital utilities?

Nearly 60 per cent of industry respondents say current systems need major changes as electric cars and prosumers reshape demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
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Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards

This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017