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// Emissions Reduction Plan revealed: EV rebates extended, goals confirmed
The coalition has unveiled its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), a move that prime minister Jacinda Ardern…
- AutoCar says Government announces EV incentives, scrap-and-replace scheme under $4.5 billion Climate Change Plan
- Driven says Climate change plan: High-emitting vehicles to be banned, electric vehicle scheme under $4.5 billion plan
- AutoTalk says Emissions Reduction Plan a “landmark day” says Ardern
- Driven says Climate change plan: What it means for Kiwi motorists
- EVs and Beyond says ERP marks zero carbon milestone
- EVs and Beyond says EVs will drive low emissions future
- EVs and Beyond says Scrappage proposed: $569m cost for ‘Clean Car’ upgrade
- AutoTalk says ERP a great step but could go further – MTA
- AutoFile says $569m for clean car upgrades and scrappage
- Stuff Motoring says Canterbury’s transport habits could be speed-bump for emissions reduction plan
HOT TOPIC
// Have your say on automated vehicles
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is seeking feedback on a document that looks at the future impact of automated vehicles
- AutoCar says Kiwis asked to give their feedback on self-driving cars
- AutoTalk says Ministry of Transport says autonomous cars come with risks
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// Reservations available online
Buyers of Everest and Ranger can shop at their leisure with Ford NZ.
// UK looking at making extending vehicle inspections from 12 months to 24
The United Kingdom is planning to make car inspections a 24-month occurrence for modern cars rather than yearly.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Advice For EV Startups From Tesla Co-Founders JB Straubel & Elon Musk
Tesla co-founders JB Straubel and Elon Musk shared some sage advice for other EV startups this week.
// Are nickel-based batteries on the way out?
Is a new standards war—or rather, a chemistries war—developing?
IN OTHER NEWS
// Subaru might be considering a locally tuned WRX STI video
Subaru Australia is reportedly considering building an STI-spec WRX, something that we’d be quite interested in.
// Mercury says it can power 375,000 electric vehicles
Energy and resources minister Megan Woods says the government wants to reduce the country’s dependence on…
// Green list for skilled migrants
Latest settings will give high-skilled migrants a “streamlined pathway to
// EU ICE ban from 2035 a step closer
The European Union (EU) is closer to banning the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger and light commercial vehicles by 2035,
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- Ford looking at bringing the Thunderbird back as a Corvette challenger
- Kiwi ‘barn find’ auction features a bunch of dollar-reserve classics
- Nissan returns to profit despite chips shortages
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.