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// Toyota expands hydrogen tech
Toyota New Zealand is expanding its business activities to explore and support the advancement of hydrogen…
- AutoFile says Toyota eyes hydrogen opportunities
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota New Zealand doubles down on hydrogen
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// Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted supercharging
Will it ever reach production? The question on everyone’s lips as we’ve waited and watched the production date for Tesla’s Cybertruck get pushed back further and further.
// EV symbols to be standardized for NZ and Australia
A standardized set of symbols for low and zero-emission vehicles (LZEVs) and associated charging or refueling infrastructure to be used on road signs and for road marking in Australia and New Zealand is proposed.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Scalpel to a bike fight
The 2022 KTM 890 Duke R has been released, sporting a new Atlantic Blue base color, reminiscent of the firm’s GP bike,
// Petrol prices fuel EV enquiries
Fuel price increases during the past few months have been “unbelievable” and are expected to drive more people to EVs as a result.
// Car imports tumble
There were 6,956 used passenger vehicles imported into New Zealand during January, which is 39.4 percent lower than for the same month a year ago.
// Skoda marks 120th anniversary with a classic rebuild
Skoda Motorsport has turned 120, and the carmaker is celebrating by completely restoring and rebuilding the 1100 OHC Coupe racing car from 1960.
// Skilled migrant limit to fall
The government is lowering the income threshold on skilled-migrant visas to help industries that have struggled to fill vacancies because of the Covid-19 pandemic and borders being closed.
// India blocks Elon Musk, won’t give Tesla added tax breaks
Regulators appear to have called Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bluff, having denied the company’s requests for tax breaks in order to smooth its entry into the bustling market.
// Agency’s January statistics incomplete
Statistics published by Waka Kotahi on vehicle registrations for January 2022, and featured in the February issue of Autofile and stories online, are incomplete.
ONE LINERS
- Gordon Murray’s T.33 V12 supercar already sold out
- Check out this stunning one-off Rolls-Royce Phantom with hand-sculpted orchids
- New EVs continue registration climb
- Keen on a (tiny, child-sized) Ferrari Daytona for $32,000?
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