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// 2024 Dodge Charger revealed with EV and inline-six drivetrains
Dodge has at last revealed its first electric muscle car, the Charger, marking the beginning of a new era for the American brand.
- Stuff Motoring says The Dodge Charger has gone electric, but it still gets an engine
- EVs and Beyond says Dodge Charger Daytona EV muscle car production ready
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// Submissions sought on Light Electric RUC Vehicles Amendment Bill
Public submissions on the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Bill are sought by parliamentary transport and infrastructure committee chair Andy Foster by noon Thursday March 7.
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// Toyota NZ welcomes first BEV
Company says arrival of bZ4X in showrooms marks next phase of decarbonising model line-up.
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// Home EV smart charging from We.EV
We.EV is rolling out fully installed smart chargers from global IoT leader Teltonika,
// Euro NCAP warns carmakers to stop using so many screens
The European New Car Assessment Programme, or Euro NCAP, has made it clear to carmakers that they need to reduce their reliance on digital screens or they could face missing out on five-star safety ratings.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
Maximum EPA-cycle range rises to 159 miles—well above these vans’ typical 74-mile daily use.
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- BEV Europe market share fell in January – Jato
- Toyota NZ collaborating in hydrogen aviation trial
- Kia hints that its new ute will be called the Tasman
- Toyota NZ leading the way toward a hydrogen future
- Passenger car sales the lowest in a decade
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