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Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Cartech

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Cartech

Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne

Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Smart Home

EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July

Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Cartech

Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV

Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
Genesis joins global EV100 initiative
Power / Energy

Genesis joins global EV100 initiative

The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles
Clean technologies

Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles

New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: The Tesla Model X P100D
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Tesla Model X P100D

Elon Musk's Tesla redefines cars with Autopilot and electric innovation, echoing Steve Jobs' iPhone revolution.

By Tom Richmond • 9 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport
Auckland Council

Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport

Road pricing and property levies are among the alternatives as petrol tax hikes end and transport funding gaps widen.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Cartech

Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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

Global Stories

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Cartech

Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes

The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its 'Supercharging' technology that slashes charging times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Cartech

Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!

Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Cartech

Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Review - BMW i8 brings flash to the electric revolution
Gaming

Review - BMW i8 brings flash to the electric revolution

A review of the BMW electric/hybrid i8 - a departure in style for the German giant of car engineering to match the global departure from fossil fuels.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018

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