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Local pricing and specification for the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been released today, setting the model up for its New Zealand launch later this month.

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// Sono Motors stops Sion solar car

Sono Motors says it has terminated its Sion solar car programme and will instead focus on supplying its solar technology for third party vehicles.

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// Tips on detecting flood damage

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// Wild acceleration for Pininfarina Battista electric supercar

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// Cheap mini-EV launched in China

A mini EV four-seater Weiao Boma EV has been launched in China priced from NZ$9247 (US$5700).

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// Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth

Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production.

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Tesla applied for a patent for the “new metal,” as Elon Musk calls it.

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// Audi loses EV name lawsuit against Nio in Europe

Following a legal win by Audi in Munich over Chinese automaker Nio’s use of ES6, ES7, and ES8 nameplates for being too similar to established model names like the S6 and S8,

// Microcars the green future for commuting

As cities move toward a high-density, low-speed, low-impact model, a new type of EV like the ‘microcar’ could be an answer.

// Vehicle emissions contribute to health impacts

Emerging evidence shows exposure to two human made air pollutants is associated with significant health impacts, says Stats NZ.

// Are you more inclined to own and EV if you have solar at home?

Researchers at the University of Auckland have found that households which have solar panels installed are more likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV).

// Retail sales fall in December quarter

The Motor vehicle and parts industry saw revenue down 10%, while decreased volumes of retail sales were seen in the hardware, building, and garden supplies industry, down 15%.

// Nissan ramps up EV strategy with 19 new models by 2030

Nissan has announced it will ramp up its EV strategy by releasing an additional four new models on top of the 15 it plans to introduce by 2030.

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