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// VIA welcomes household emissions statistics
The latest Stats NZ data on greenhouse gas emissions has revealed a complex picture of New Zealand’s transport sector, with important implications for the used imported vehicle industry.
- AutoFile says Used sector ‘helping decarbonise fleet’
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// Keith Andrews’ electric trucks eligible for Govt grant
Daimler Truck dealer Keith Andrews is showcasing its electric range which is eligible for new government funding.
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// Rotorua motorcycle dealer suffers fifth ram raid in two years
The Patterson O’Connor motorcycle dealership in Rotorua suffered its fifth ram raid in two years around 1:30 a.m. on October 24.
// Electric fleet reaches two million kilometres
Waste Management NZ is celebrating two million kilometres travelled with its electric truck fleet, saving around 1400 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions.
// Simplifying regulatory landscape
Lenders hear from consumer credit industry’s watchdog-to-be at annual conference.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Less than two years after Stellantis launches its first EVs the automaker’s looking to test solid-state batteries.
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- Cupra Raval Spotted Testing Minus Camouflage
- European BEV demand rebounded in September
- Mercedes-Benz opens Europe’s first battery recycling plant
- New portal for traders
- Fresh SUV just around the corner
- Technician Tom off to Japan
- Electric and ICE Mini JCWs Here in Q2
- A Rebirth of the Jaguar E-Type
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