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// Ford deal with Tesla for US and Canada supercharger access
Ford EV customers can plug in to more than 12,000 Tesla superchargers across the US and Canada from early next year.
- AutoCar says Ford partners with Tesla to use it’s EV fast-chargers
- Stuff Motoring says Ford taps Tesla chargers in rare partnership between rivals
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// Lexus rolls out second BEV
Lexus New Zealand has rolled out its second electrified model, though arguably this attempt is far more important than the first.
// Training scheme ‘permanent’
Prime Minister says Apprenticeship Boost “reduces our reliance on offshore workers to plug skills shortages”.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Second-Gen Tesla Roadster Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon, Musk Confirms
Clearly, the low-volume Roadster is not a priority for Tesla.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Ebbett Škoda named national dealer of the year
Škoda New Zealand recently hosted its 2022 dealer of the year awards ceremony in Auckland, naming Waikato-based Ebbett Škoda as its national dealer of the year.
// Lithium vital for EVs?
Lithium-ion batteries for EVs provide more constant voltage, hold more energy, and discharge slowly but generally need battery management and cooling/heating systems to be fully effective.
// Avanti making digital moves
Finance company keen to build “deeper” relationships with its dealer network following the acquisition of Motorcentral.
// Listings website gets upgrade
Auto Trader’s new site “embodies our commitment to latest technology” and offers “best results for our dealers”.
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- Is Toyota GR about to reveal a performance Prius?
- Volvo EX30 leaked ahead of reveal next week
- Toyota Corolla fuelled by liquid hydrogen completes 24-hour race
- Heartland provides electric mobility to Resilience Project
- 2 Cheap reset delivers gains
- Hyundai and LG plan new EV battery plant
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