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// Video: Foxconn introduces three EV prototypes
Foxconn has revealed three EV prototypes a sedan (Model E), SUV (Model C) and an electric bus (Model T) as it aims to develop an EV business reportedly worth about NZ$50.8 billion annually.
- Stuff Motoring says iPhone producer Foxconn announces electric car venture
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// Drive Electric appoints two new board members
Kirsten Corson from Zilch and Carbn Group Holdings and Dennis Kelly from FleetPartners have been appointed to Drive Electrics board at its AGM.
- AutoFile says Drive Electric appoints two new board members
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// It’s raining EVs: Toyota, Ford, Stellantis all announce battery projects
Its been a big morning for electric vehicles with three of the motoring worlds biggest superpowers, Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis, all announcing more electrification investment plans almost in perfect unison.
- Stuff Motoring says Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants
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// Maserati cans Grecale SUV launch date, delays it until 2022
Italian marque Maserati has confirmed overnight that it will delay the launch of its much anticipated new compact premium SUV, the Grecale, until next year.
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// Is Tata’s little Punch the world’s cutest SUV?
Tata has officially revealed the Punch, its first small SUV released for the Indian market.The Tata Punch’s styling was previewed last August, and incorporates the Impact 2.0 design language.
// Ineos launches hydrogen campaign
Ineos has doubled down on its two-billion euro (NZ$3.2b) investment in green hydrogen with the launch of a hydrogen advocacy campaign.
// Mercedes has released a cool new pilot subscription in Berlin
Mercedes has announced the release of a new pilot subscription service in Berlin.Customers will receive a vehicle, insurance, and incidentals for a flat fee, as well as a subscription to a Power 7 e-bike.
// Spending on cars climbs back
The motor vehicle industry saw the biggest percentage increase in retail card spending from August to September this year, with a climb of 24.9 per cent, or $30 million, according to Stats NZ.
// NZ’s first utility scale battery energy storage system planned
WEL Networks and Infratec intend building a $25 million 35MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) able to store wind and solar power to strengthen electricity supply for Waikato customers and benefit the national grid through its ability to help correct supply and demand imbalances.
// Royal Enfield takes on the ultimate challenge
Sir Ed did it on a tractor, and now Royal Enfield wants to do it on motorcycles.
// Awards honour top insurers
Tower Insurance has won Canstars inaugural Car Insurer of the Year Award as well as scooping a gong for outstanding value.
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