Ford has become the first automotive manufacturer to join the OpenADR Alliance Board of Directors and as a member company, as demand for EVs accelerates.

Some important considerations are rising electricity prices, introduction of EV taxation, unreliable global charging infrastructure, and poor service quality.

A Teletrac Navman survey has revealed rising fuel costs, disruption due to COVID-19, and supply chain issues are the top challenges fleet operators face.

Micro Focus will provide software and services to Jaguar TCS Racing and help it secure a better season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The deal with leading vehicle financing platform Splend will see the first 500 of their new electric vehicle fleet arrive on New South Wales roads.

TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor have signed a strategic partnership with the hopes of accelerating digital innovation within an automotive smart factory.

The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.

EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.

Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.

The trucks add to the Group’s expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.

The global EV charging infrastructure market will reach $40 billion per year by 2030.

Near-silent EVs are up to twice as likely to have a collision with a pedestrian as a result of the difficulty in hearing them approaching.

"Damon’s new Hypersport Pro is a game-changing model for the motorcycle industry."

It’s a design that’s reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.

The innovators intend to solve a multitude of problems faced by New Zealand cities, the team states. This includes environmental issues, efficient package delivery and safety for couriers.

“We’re helping organisations address one the biggest challenge of our time climate change by giving them a practical way to reduce their own carbon footprint."

“With climate change top of mind for many people, a range of new models on the market and rising fuel costs, we think more Kiwis will make the switch in the near future."

The news was confirmed to workers at Castle Bromwich as the production of the current XJ came to an end.

"In the coming years, with Uber Air, we want to make it possible for people to push a button and get a flight.”

Jucy Rentals is about to unleash the first wave of fully electric rental campervans in New Zealand in July  – and each camper will be able to travel approximately 200 kilometres on each charge.

After much anticipation, Tesla unveiled the Model Y last week – a vehicle that is described as an all-electric, mid-size SUV that can seat seven adults – and the vehicle has a glass roof.

The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its ‘Supercharging’ technology that slashes charging times.

“Australians should be able to drive all over this massive nation with complete confidence in a zero-emission vehicle.”