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// Drive Electric urges minister to ‘not crash EV sales’
EV advocacy group Drive Electric is asking new transport and energy minister Simeon Brown to consider alternative approaches to incentivising EV sales.
- AutoCar says Drive Electric proposes alternative phase out of Clean Car scheme
- AutoFile says Drive Electric makes feebate plea
- Stuff Motoring says National kills off Clean Car Discount scheme, EV advocates respond
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// Government confirms end to Clean Car Discount scheme
The New Zealand Government has confirmed that it will end the Clean Car Discount scheme, otherwise known as the ‘ute tax’, by 31 December 2023.
- AutoFile says Luxon vows CCD will be gone by year’s end
- EVs and Beyond says Government confirms CCD ends December 31
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// Lotus’ new EV charger can add up to 142km in five minutes
Instead of unveiling a new lightweight sportscar or fully electric sedan, Lotus has pulled back the covers on a new “ultra-fast” EV charger that can supply enough battery charge in five minutes for an EV to drive from Auckland to Cambridge.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Fuso eCanter’s NZ journey celebrated
A special Fuso eCanter event was hosted by Keith Andrews Hamilton to commemorate about two years since the first of the electric light duty trucks arrived in New Zealand.
// FSF offers 10 free scholarships for new NZQA qualification
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is offering 10 free scholarships for financial mentors who wish to undertake the newly launched and NZQA approved Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) Level 5 course.
// Port on mayor’s agenda
Mayor Wayne Brown has reiterated his desire to sell the operating business at Port of Auckland (POAL) by way of a long-term lease.
// New online tool allows anyone to compare EV vs ICE vehicle emissions
The Australia-based Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has launched an innovative online tool – a significant move towards promoting informed automotive choices.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EV battery prices are dropping again
Lithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low cost per kwh, driven partly by “weaker-than-expected demand,” according to analysts.
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- Daihatsu is reportedly working on a Suzuki Jimny rival
- ‘Barn find’ classic Ford Falcon hidden under home sells for $247,000
- McLaren confirms 2024 return to 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Leading the way: bp charge jumpstarts EV revolution in New Zealand
- Geneva reports ‘good lending growth’
- Z Energy acknowledges statement of claim
- All electric home delivery fleet by 2030 for Woolworths NZ
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