Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 9
Review - BMW i8 brings flash to the electric revolution
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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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.
Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Will driverless cars alone be enough to stop the continuing congestion in cities? Or does the answer already exist in our smartphones?.
BMW launches wireless EV charger
Tue, 29th May 2018
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BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S
Mon, 21st May 2018
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Tesla's Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.
HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car
Mon, 7th May 2018
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HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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iot
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
The VW Bus is back, and it's gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...
A deep dive into the Kontrol app for Tesla
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Tesla's new Kontrol app, boasting a sleek design and enhanced features like Touch ID, aims to elevate user experience and security while driving.
Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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wireless electric vehicle charging
Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...
Tesla unveils the truck of the future
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Tesla has revealed its futuristic Semi truck, promising to revolutionise cargo transport with enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
Electrification is coming for long haul trucks
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Hyliion has unveiled the 6X4HE System for long-haul trucks, promising up to 30% fuel savings, lower emissions, and better driver experience.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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volvo
More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Let Jaguar take the wheel: The AI steering wheel is coming soon
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Meet Sayer: Jaguar's AI steering wheel that's set to become your new driving mate and on-demand car club buddy, unveiled at Tech Fest.