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// Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price, spec for New Zealand: now that’s your full-size EV
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is taking its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup into the really big leagues with the new EQS SUV.
- AutoCar says Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 SUV local pricing announced
- EVs and Beyond says Mercedes-Benz New Zealand launches EQE SUV trio
- EVs and Beyond says Mercedes-Benz confirms EQS SUV price and specifications
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// Peugeot debuts all-electric E-3008 with massive range
Peugeot has revealed the third generation 3008 SUV in Europe, boasting a fresh design, new platform and lots of electrification.
- Driven says 2024 Peugeot E-3008 unveiled with 700km range
HOT TOPIC
// Register axes five traders
Fresh statistics break down the number of complaints, registrations and cancellations for the past financial year.
- AutoTalk says Register cracks down on non-compliant traders
- AutoFile says Dealers fall foul of rules
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BEST OF THE REST
// Right-hand drive Chevrolet Silverado HD revealed for 2024
During a recent visit from one of General Motors’ top executives to the GM Specialty Vehicles plant in Dandenong, the brand revealed the first right-hand drive Chevrolet Silverado HD for 2024.
// BMW, Ford and Honda to create ChargeScape for optimising EV grid services
ChargeScape will aim to unlock the full potential of EV technology through conveniently managed energy services – benefiting EV customers, electric utilities and automakers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Semi Delivers Impressive Range In First Independent Real-World Test
Multiple Class 8 haulers, including the Tesla Semi, are being tested under NACFE’s Run On Less program this month.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Jaw-dropping quarter-million dollar EV makes NZ debut
Lotus, traditionally a manufacturer of tiny uncompromising sports cars, is changing.
// Funding for innovation
Transport innovation fund aims to drive positive change.
// Students from Switzerland build world’s fastest-accelerating EV
A team of students from Switzerland has broken the record for the world’s fastest-accelerating EV from 0 to 100km/h, setting a new time of 0.956 seconds.
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- Toyota reportedly not developing compact ute despite dealer demand
- Here’s when exactly the AA Smartfuel programme is ending
- Bonkers 675kW electric sedan from Lotus confirmed for NZ
- Five cars destroyed at Sydney Airport after battery from luxury electric vehicle ignites
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