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Evworld nz

Everything you need to know about evworld NZ

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
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Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
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NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
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Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Genoapay

Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
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Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
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New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
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Ford's US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
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Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town's CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
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Electrifying the pacific coast: Eastland Group doubles their funding for EV highway

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Government funding of $251,000 will be used to build a network of electric vehicle chargers in the East Coast region of New Zealand.
Tesla

Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.
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Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.
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Greens say that Kiwi's are on the right track with electric vehicles

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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The Green Party has welcomed the government's recent announcement that one in three cars in its vehicle fleet will be electric by 2021...
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Speeding up the EV conversion: 15 electric vehicle projects receive government funding

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Judith Collins announces $3 million funding for 15 projects to increase charging facilities for electric vehicles in New Zealand.
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Powering the electric future: Innovative Kiwi business building EV charging-grid across NZ

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Kiwi innovators ChargeNet NZ electrify the nation, advancing EV uptake with a burgeoning charging grid. They bag the Innovation in Energy award.
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Trusona lands in Japan to take no-password authentication to Asia Pacific

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Identity authentication provider Trusona is extending its reach beyond the US and into the Asia Pacific region, with a new office in Tokyo, Japan.
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Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Productivity Commission's report urges a transformative leap towards electric cars and clean energy for New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.
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Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
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Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Chargemaster is beginning to take the necessary steps to ensure that electric trucks can make the long-haul...
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Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney's Olympic Park

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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HMI Technologies' self-driving, fully electric vehicle carries up to 15 people and is programmed to navigate around the venue.