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Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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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.
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Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes

Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its 'Supercharging' technology that slashes charging times.
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World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
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Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!

Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.
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Hands-on Review: The Tesla Model X P100D

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Elon Musk's Tesla redefines cars with Autopilot and electric innovation, echoing Steve Jobs' iPhone revolution.
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Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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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.
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Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
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Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.
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What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ.
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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.
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Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds

Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).
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EVworld highlights: It's back and bigger than ever

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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EVworld returns to New Zealand with double the booths, featuring top names like BMW, Mercury, and NZ Post, as EV popularity soars.
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Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding

Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.
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Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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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.
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Tesla accredits first Kiwi auto repair business

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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Precision AutoWerk has been named as the first accredited Tesla repair shop following a multi-million dollar facilities upgrade.
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Chinese EV maker uses BlackBerry tech to create safer vehicles

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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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.
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How to get businesses on board with electric vehicles

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Drive Electric has released new guidance to help businesses transition to electric vehicles, highlighting successful case studies and practical advice.
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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.
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Taupō talks tech: The local Kiwi firms transforming business from the ground up

Thu, 24th May 2018
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From New Zealand's farming heartland to the mountains and to the cloud, Taupō's regional businesses are embracing technology from the ground up.
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Should we be worried about 'buggy' EVs

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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A group of citizen scientists are planting tracking devices in electric vans and cars to measure their performance every minute of the day.