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// EV breaks 0 to 100km/h record in 1.416 seconds

A team of university students in Germany have just set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest accelerating electric vehicle, reaching 0 to 100km/h in 1.416 seconds.

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// Amazon to invest $1.75b for electric vans, trucks in Europe

Amazon said Monday it will invest 1 billion euros (NZ$1.75 billion) to add thousands of more electric vans, long-haul trucks and cargo bikes to its delivery network in Europe.

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// Fuel tax cut may roll on

Government refuses to rule out a further extension to relief at the pumps amid warnings the price of 91 will race past $3 a litre next year.

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// NZ-made e-bus hits the road

A New Zealand designed and made electric bus, the E-City, took its first passengers on a trial ride during the Bus and Coach Association conference in Rotorua on Tuesday.

// Holden Acadia recalled over camera issue

General Motors Australia and New Zealand have issued a recall for selected Holden Acadias due to an issue with the reverse camera.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Why Aptera’s Vehicle Solar Panel Design Is Bigger News For The EV Industry Than We Think

A recent video by Aptera tells us not only that its vehicle-mounted solar panels are in production, but gives us some clues about the journey to get to this point.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Geely considering EVs for Australia?

Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto is reportedly searching for an Australian retail partner for its EV range.

// Marque is ‘going places’

Japanese brand highlights its ongoing shift to becoming a mobility company. Toyota New Zealand has launched a brand narrative to reflect its transition to a mobility company.

// EVs at Paris Motor Show

The electric Renault 4 will debut at the 2022 Paris Motor Show from October 17-23.

// Industry seeks answers from minister

MTA keen for Michael Wood to address areas of concern for its members during speech at national conference.

// Study reveals EVs cause more damage in a collision

A study conducted by French insurance company, AXA, has found that collisions involving electric vehicles are more expensive, cause more damage, and are more dangerous to the occupants of other vehicles.

// Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years revealed

Audi is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its RS Q3 with a special edition version of the model dubbed the Edition 10 Years.

// Musk confirms game-changing new vehicle

One of Tesla’s most anticipated new vehicles is on the production line. The brand’s boss, Elon Musk, confirmed on Twitter the company had started production of its electric Semi and the first units would be delivered in December.

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