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// Nissan says no to electrifying utes, sticks with fossil fuel power
Nissan isn’t shying away from petrol and diesel power for its utes just yet, with the Japanese carmaker making it…
- Stuff Motoring says Electric utes coming, but unlikely to replace diesels says Nissan
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// This sporty Subaru concept probably won’t make it into production
Say hello to the Subaru Sports Mobility, a futuristic electric performance concept that more than likely won’t make it into production.
// ‘Inspiration’ for women in industry
Speakers share practical advice and career insights as event attracts more than 80 people. PLUS – video
// Opel’s clean car clearout sees savings of up to $20k
Opel New Zealand has announced sweeping price cuts across its fully electric and plug-in hybrid range,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Electric power with four rings
Four plug-in hybrid models are being launched by Audi New Zealand with two power units.
// Tesla under investigation by authorities over driving range claims video
Tesla is under investigation in the US following claims the electric carmaker has been misleading customers over the driving range of its vehicles.
// EVs with big batteries could strain NZ power grid, company warns
With new electric vehicles entering the market with increasingly larger batteries, leading local EV charger firm Evnex warns that New Zealand’s power grid is likely to become more strained.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper
The Kayoibako makes efficient use of space, and it isn’t the only electric truck concept Toyota revealed for the Tokyo auto show.
// 1st Autonomous, Electric Aircraft In World To Get Approval For Commercial Flights
Cynthia just reported yesterday on a couple of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft milestones.
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