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// Kia’s latest creation is a funky futuristic electric van
The Kia PV5 Cargo (shown here) and PV5 Passenger will lead a new line-up of ‘Platform Beyond Vehicles’.
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// BYD Shark 6 lands in New Zealand
The BYD Shark 6 has landed in New Zealand with a sharp $69,990 price tag.
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// Former Port of Auckland boss fined $190k over fatal workplace incident
Former Port of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been sentenced in a landmark health and safety case following the 2020 death of stevedore.
// How many hydrogen refuelling stations does New Zealand have in 2025?
By the end of 2024, there were 1160 hydrogen refuelling stations in operation worldwide,
// Toyota’s unsung hybrid hero finally bows out after 13 years
Toyota has announced it plans to stop production of two of its staple models, the Axio and the Fielder.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Trump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings
The Trump administration is shutting down EV chargers at all federal government buildings and is also expected to sell off the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) newly bought EVs.
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- ChargeNet reaps rewards of increased investment in charging network
- Mercedes counters bad fiscal news with promising future tech
- Mercedes confirms plan for baby G-Class: could we see a G-Jimny?
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