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EVs & Beyond is a comprehensive blog dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and the future of sustainable transportation. Their articles cover a wide range of topics, including EV technology, charging infrastructure, industry news, and environmental benefits. Stay informed about the latest advancements in EVs by visiting their website and exploring their blog.
EVs & Beyond
2d ago
BYD’s run as an ‘all-electric’ brand has ended, though it remains ‘all-electrified’. Today it confirmed details for the Sealion 06, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV formerly known as the Seal-U, pitching it against some of the markets most popular fleet and family vehicles. Importantly for the brand, it will be the first of what it ..read more
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4d ago
Ocean Flyer and United Kingdom-based global asset manager Monte have signed a NZ$145 million deal to finance the acquisition of Regent’s electric seagliders to operate in New Zealand. Monte will finance the first $145 million of Ocean Flyer’s $700m agreement signed in April 2022 with US-based manufacturer Regent to bring 25 seagliders to New Zealand ..read more
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4d ago
The Warehouse Group has switched another 34 stores and sites across Auckland to solar energy. They include The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and the group’s support office. This move follows the group’s earlier announcement that saw 23 stores and sites go solar in February – now taking the total to 57 in the upper ..read more
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4d ago
BYD’s new globally launched plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ute is due in New Zealand next week as a right-hand drive prototype for its local launch at the Mystery Creek Fieldays on June 12. So says BYD Auto New Zealand brand manager Warren Willmot, adding the Shark PHEV’s global launch in Mexico this week indicates ..read more
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4d ago
US president Joe Biden has announced 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs (up from 25%) starting this year. Plus he’s announced China solar cell import tariffs will double to 50% in 2024 and charges for specific steel and aluminium products to more than triple to 25% (up from 7.5% or lower) this year, a doubling of ..read more
EVs & Beyond
4d ago
Stellantis-led Chinese EV company Leapmotor International aims to expand globally, starting in nine European countries from September this year. It expects to have 200 points of sales there by the end of the year with plans to expand to India and Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America starting in the fourth quarter ..read more
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5d ago
Mackenzie Country EV travellers can now use Omarama’s four new charging bays. Two new chargers will encourage visitors to enjoy local cafes and businesses while giving their EVs a quick charge on the fast chargers, says Network Waitaki chief executive Dylan Andrews. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) recently announced recipients of its latest ..read more
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5d ago
More than 400 electric Paxster delivery vehicles may be scrapped by NZ Post. “Our Paxsters were designed with recycling in mind, so when they come to the end of their life, the plastic, aluminium and steel components, and batteries can all be easily separated and recycled,” says the NZ Post website. The Paxters are likely ..read more
EVs & Beyond
6d ago
Solar generator Lodestone Energy’s second utility scale solar farm called Rangitaiki near Edgecumbe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is now producing power. Construction began in March 2023, more than 130 construction staff involved. Lodestone will sell the Rangitaiki production of more than 50GWh a year into the market through long-term contracts, including 25 North ..read more
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6d ago
Better incentives for smart energy devices are needed to reduce the likelihood of power cuts. So says Evnex founder and chief executive Ed Harvey, adding that a considerable part of the problem facing the system is about when New Zealanders are using power, rather than insufficient generation. “Though we will continue to need more generation ..read more