EVs / Electric vehicles stories

OpenADR achieves new milestone with Ford as EV demand continues
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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.

2023, a crucial year for battery-electric vehicles: Gartner
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Some important considerations are rising electricity prices, introduction of EV taxation, unreliable global charging infrastructure, and poor service quality.

Costs driving fleet management evolution: Teletrac Navman
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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 and Jaguar TCS Racing renew their partnership
Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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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.

Uber and Splend partner for reducing emissions in Australia
Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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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 sign new strategic partnership
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor have signed a strategic partnership with the hopes of accelerating digital innovation within an automotive smart factory.

Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.

Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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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.

BlackBerry QNX embedded in over 195 million vehicles, increase of 20 million from previous year
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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Strategy Analytics finds BlackBerry QNX software is now embedded in over 195 million vehicles, an increase of 20 million from the year before.

The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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The trucks add to the Group’s expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.

Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Sat, 9th May 2020
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The global EV charging infrastructure market will reach $40 billion per year by 2030.

EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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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.

BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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"Damon’s new Hypersport Pro is a game-changing model for the motorcycle industry."

Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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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.

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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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.

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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“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."

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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“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."

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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The news was confirmed to workers at Castle Bromwich as the production of the current XJ came to an end.

Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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"In the coming years, with Uber Air, we want to make it possible for people to push a button and get a flight.”

EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Mon, 13th May 2019
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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.

Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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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.

Tesla’s new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its ‘Supercharging’ technology that slashes charging times.

Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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“Australians should be able to drive all over this massive nation with complete confidence in a zero-emission vehicle.”