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// Second Lexus SUV priced from $141,600
Toyota’s premium Lexus brand has confirmed its second electric vehicle, the RZ, will be here in May, with the order books opening now.
- AutoCar says Fully electric Lexus RZ priced for New Zealand
- Stuff Motoring says Lexus confirms NZ pricing for first dedicated electric car
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// Kia reveals electric Concept EV5 compact SUV
Kia has today previewed a future model by revealing the fully electric Concept EV5 compact SUV at the Chinese EV Day.
- Stuff Motoring says Kia previews all-electric Sportage with Concept EV5
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// 2023 Chevrolet Silverado local pricing announced
GM Specialty Vehicles has today revealed the model year 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and ZR2 which each offer enhancements inside and out.
// Video: First BYD Dolphin Australasian walkthrough
EVs and Beyond almost literally stumbled on the first BYD Dolphin in New Zealand while managing editor Richard Edwards was taking our BYD Atto 3 to Airplex in Auckland to add another accessory.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla finally starts rolling out Full Self-Driving Beta v11
Tesla has finally started the broad rollout of Full Self-Driving Beta v11, a significant update that is Autopilto with the Full Self-Driving Beta software stack.
// Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plants
Smarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// V2G charging project launched in UK’s Nottingham
A United Kingdom first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project has launched in Nottingham.
// Chinese car quality ranked
A Chinese study using vehicle defect report data has scored brands that build cars there.
// Emissions standards warning
Industry association raises a number of concerns with minister about how the government’s current plans will impact the new-vehicle market.
// Video: EVs at EROAD expo
EVs and Beyond managing editor Richard Edwards spoke to fleet operators about vehicle electrification at the EROAD Fleet Expo in Wellington recently.
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