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// Meridian flags up EV boost
Ongoing uncertainty around global oil supplies has sharpened public awareness of fuel security, increased interest in electric cars and led to a surge in demand for public EV charging, reports Meridian Energy.
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// New Zealand’s newest car brands for 2026
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// SUV to lead expanded line-up
GWM says its all-new Ora 5 is slated to arrive in New Zealand from June after its big reveal at this month’s Melbourne Motor Show.
// NZ-built electric hydrofoil network planned for Tasmania’s Derwent River
A fleet of New Zealand-designed electric hydrofoil vessels is set to underpin Australia’s first hydrofoiling passenger network,
// AT appoints Stacey van der Putten as interim chief executive
Auckland Transport has appointed Stacey van der Putten as its interim chief executive,
// Govt deal confirmed for additional diesel storage at Marsden Point
Channel Infrastructure has confirmed contractual details with the Government to provide significant additional diesel storage capacity at its Marsden Point Energy
// Brand makes NZ debut
Forthing has marked its arrival in New Zealand with the launch of the Taikon SUV, which is now available at four dealerships.
// Denza Z9GT brings 850kW performance and 9 min charging to NZ
China’s answer to the Porsche Taycan, the Denza Z9GT electric grand tourer, has been confirmed for New Zealand, with the brand announcing its flagship performance EV will arrive in local showrooms in the third quarter of 2026.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Solar led global energy growth in 2025 as electricity demand surged, driven by EVs and data centers, the IEA says.
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- Nissan plans product offensive fuelled by Chinese partner
- Mercedes reveals all-electric C-Class interior
- GWM Haval HX emerges as full-sized off-road SUV
- Ford sets record-breaking Nurburgring lap with Mustang GTD, but not everyone’s convinced
- Chinese carmaker Seres granted patent for voice-controlled in-car toilet: so you can go on the go
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