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// Toyota patent reveals plans for EV with manual transmission and clutch
As far as creating multi-gear transmissions for electric vehicles go, only two automakers have succeeded with the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.
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// NZ makes top ten cheap lists for buying new SUVs and hatchbacks
For most of us, buying brand new cars is not a cheap exercise. Heck, some of us haven’t even had such luxury. But it seems it is not all that bad.
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BEST OF THE REST
// Lamborghini wants to keep making combustion cars well into the 2030s
It might not be entirely done with. It being internal combustion engines and Lamborghini being their savior. That’s because Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann wants to avoid making full-electric vehicles for as long as possible.
// ‘Sensible changes’ planned to Clean Car scheme
A number of “sensible changes” are planned to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill during…
// NZ micromobility ready to rocket
New Zealand’s micromobility sector revenue is expected to soar from $9.5 million in 2020 to $2.395…
IN OTHER NEWS
// More electrification for all-new C-Class
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has launched two mild-hybrid four-cylinder petrol variants of the all-new C-Class sedan to…
// Toyota Mirai FCEV lease deal in Australia
Toyota Mirai fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are going to Australia’s former chief scientist Dr. Alan Finkel, energy retailer Red Energy, FCEV bus and truck manufacturer Hyzon, Telstra, Acciona, and Melbourne’s Yarra Council.
// Spending on cars steady
Spending on vehicles remained steady during January – dropping only 0.4 percent – while most other industries saw an increase when compared with December 2021, according to Stats NZ.
// Volvo Cars expect EV sales to grow faster than market
Volvo Cars says it expects sales of electric cars will grow faster than the overall market…
// The Ram TRX has been given two extra wheels and even more power
If you’re of the opinion the Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 TRX just isn’t quite enough truck for your needs, perhaps you should check this out.
// New EV motor avoids rare earths
A new-generation automotive electric motor will be developed and made in France under a Renault Group,…
// Europe needs 65 million electric vehicle chargers by 2035
Europe will have 130 million electric vehicles on the road by 2035, according to a joint report from Ernst & Young and the electricity industry trade association Eurelectric.
// ABB outlines e-mobility plans
ABB e-mobility is hosting its virtual Capital Markets Day with discussion around ABB’s EV charging products,…
// EV fleet transition tool wins local award
Survey & Spatial NZ president Dr. Kat Salm and Critchlow Geospatial managing director Steve Critchlow.
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- ChargeNet appoints chief operating officer
- Petrol stations must display fuel prices – but not EV charges
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 Calculator
Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).