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Electric Vehicles News

New Zealand Opens Largest EV Charging Hub in Tauranga

Tauranga now hosts New Zealand’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. Located at the Tauranga Crossing shopping centre, this state-of-the-art facility features 10 hypercharger stations, each delivering up to 300kW…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 21, 2024

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Real-World Testing Shows Cars Consume Up to 31% More Fuel

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has unveiled fresh results from its Real-World Testing (RWT) Program, revealing a stark contrast between lab-reported and actual on-road fuel consumption and emissions. The findings…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 21, 2024

News Uncategorized

New Zealand Plans to Legislate Congestion Charging

New Zealand will introduce legislation this year to enable time-of-use schemes, aiming to reduce congestion and boost economic growth. Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that Cabinet has approved a comprehensive…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 15, 2024

News Safety

Untested Second-Hand EVs Enter Australia Through Loophole

ANCAP has raised concerns about the misuse of the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle (SEV) scheme, alleging that it is being exploited to import potentially unsafe second-hand electric vehicles (EVs). The…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 15, 2024

Electric Vehicles News

US Study Finds Hybrids 5 Times Dirtier than EVs

A recent study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) revealed that hybrid vehicles are up to five times dirtier than EVs in terms of life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions.…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 15, 2024

News Safety

ANCAP Reveals New Commercial Van Safety Report Featuring Electric Vans

Vehicle safety authority ANCAP has recently released its latest Commercial Van Safety Report, marking the first time electric commercial vans have been tested alongside their diesel-powered counterparts. This round of…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 15, 2024

News Southeast Asia

Thailand Approves JVs in Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Thailand is rolling out new incentives to boost joint venture (JV) investments between Thai and foreign companies in automotive parts manufacturing. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) hopes these measures…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 15, 2024

Electric Vehicles News

Australia on Track for 100,000 Annual EV Sales

Despite tough economic conditions, Australia is set to achieve an annual milestone of 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) sales this year, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The Australian Automobile Association’s…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 7, 2024

Car Market News

Aussie New Car Sales Hit Record High in July 2024

Australia’s new car market reached an all-time high in July, with 99,486 vehicles sold, according to the latest figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). This represents a…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 7, 2024

Car Market News

NZ New Car Market Stabilises in July 2024

New Zealand recorded 9,430 new vehicle registrations in July, marking a 21 per cent decline compared to 2023 and a 23 per cent drop from 2022. The Motor Industry Association…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 7, 2024

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