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// Two fresh Toyota EVs to debut before the end of the month
Toyota is preparing two new EV concepts for their first public debut at the Japan Mobility Show on the 26th of October: the FT-3e SUV and the FT-Se sports car.
HOT TOPIC
// Industry welcomes ‘certainty’
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is welcoming clear policy direction for the new-vehicle sector with the clean car discount (CCD) expected to be cut from legislation by the end of this year.
- AutoFile says Clean car standard needs tackling
- AutoTalk says Emissions standards watered down, introduced in election cloud
- EVs and Beyond says EV adoption will continue even if CCD removed, says ChargeNet
HOT TOPIC
// Turners CEO Todd Hunter appointed Financial Services Federation chair
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) has announced its new executive committee which includes Turners Automotive Group chief executive Todd Hunter as chair.
- AutoCar says Turners CEO appointed Financial Services Federation Chair
- AutoFile says Hunter becomes FSF chair
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// Volvo EM90 people carrier design leaked ahead of official reveal
You can now give that imagination of yours a rest as a clear picture of Volvo’s EM90 people carrier has been leaked, showing off its minimalist design in full.
// New study finds Kiwi interest in EVs is slowing
A new study around the adoption of electric vehicles has been released, but instead of leaning into EVs, it found that New Zealanders are becoming more hesitant in converting to volts from petrol for a variety of reasons.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Would you roll around in this sharp-edged Nissan minivan EV?
Nissan has pulled the covers off its third concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show later this month, this time revealing a sharp-edged electric minivan called the Hyper Tourer.
// Video: Mercedes-Benz crash tests two EVs
Passenger cell and the high-voltage battery of both vehicles remained intact as intended, doors could be opened and high-voltage systems switched off automatically, says the brand, adding the test clarifies the Mercedes-Benz safety is “not a matter of the drive system”.
// Pushing the boundaries
Lexus will exhibit at the first-ever Japan Mobility Show from October 26 to November 5 under the theme of “discover a future you can’t wait to navigate”.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electrek signs 5-year title sponsorship deal with IEF for Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge
The American Solar Challenge (ASC) & Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) are run by the Innovators Educational Foundation (IEF).
ONE LINERS
- New RS6 to be showcased at Audi NZ Track Experience in November
- ‘Tesla town’ visualised
- New traffic ‘safety cameras’ to be rolled out in Auckland
- Subaru might be planning an electric reboot of an icon
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