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// JOLT to install free EV chargers around NZ
Australian company JOLT is installing several free electric vehicle chargers around Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch later this year.
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- EVs and Beyond says Jolt enters NZ EV fast charging market
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// Renault NZ confirms record sales, market optimism amid new model
The local arm of French carmaker Renault aims to further improve its New Zealand market position, with the recent introduction of a new nameplate; the Arkana.
// F-150 Raptor could be coming with GT500 engine
Ford looks to be fitting the supercharged 5.2-liter from a Shelby GT500 in the upcoming F-150 Raptor R.
// Renault NZ drops Zoe from line-up following ANCAP result
Renault New Zealand has dropped the fully electric Zoe from its line-up, following the zero-star safety rating the model received from ANCAP in December last year.
// Updated BMW 3 Series revealed NZ line-up announced
BMW has shown off the first images of its updated 3 Series in sedan and wagon (Touring) form, with the marque’s local arm announcing that the model will launch in New Zealand later this year
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Stella Vita electric RV aims to get the most miles from solar
With solar panels, aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, the RV only needed two charging stops en route across Europe.
// Hydrovolt Launches Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant
It has the capacity to process about 12,000 tons of battery packs per year (equivalent to 25,000 battery packs).
IN OTHER NEWS
// Much more to come from Maserati
Maserati has revealed that its new MC20 spyder will adopt the name Cielo, and will debut next week.
// Fund launched to fix transport woes
Agency makes $15 million available for innovators to come up with solutions for sector.
// Electric Vehicles will drive low emissions future
The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.
// Rivian sold Wall Street on an electric pickup. Then reality hit.
After Rivian’s sparkling debut, the stock market has taken a dim view of its prospects and supply chain disruptions have slashed its production estimates.
// Iconic Russian car brand to be revived following Renault sale
Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault’s operations in the country and resurrect a Soviet-era auto brand, officials said Monday,
// Mercedes G-Class EV will offer optional silicon anode chemistry battery pack
Mercedes has announced that the new G-Class EV will offer an optional battery pack that uses silicon anode chemistry.
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