Electric vehicles (EVs) stories - Page 5
Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Sat, 9th May 2020
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Charging infrastructure, expected to grow at 24% CAGR and reach USD $40 billion by 2030, is crucial for the mass adoption of electric vehicles, says IDTechEx.
BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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BlackBerry QNX will power Damon Motorcycles' CoPilot warning system across its electric motorcycles, introducing advanced safety features at CES.
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.
Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.
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.
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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Tesla's latest update enhances dashcams, obstacle avoidance, navigation, and introduces in-car Atari games for an improved driving experience.
Jaguar EV's new sound alert for blind pedestrians
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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One of the original sounds included one inspired by sci-fi spacecraft, but instead of looking at the road, pedestrians ended up looking at the sky.
BMW launches wireless EV charger
Tue, 29th May 2018
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BMW has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
HAVAL unveils autonomous EV at Auto China 2018
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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HAVAL introduced its first fully autonomous electric SUV at Auto China 2018, alongside new SUV models, and launched its electric-only brand, Ora.
HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car
Mon, 7th May 2018
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HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.
How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
Does the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery dictate how safe it is?
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The chemistry has a substantial impact on the various performance characteristics of a battery, not just on its safety.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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wireless electric vehicle charging
Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...
Tesla unveils the truck of the future
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Tesla has revealed its futuristic Semi truck, promising to revolutionise cargo transport with enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
Electrification is coming for long haul trucks
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Hyliion has unveiled the 6X4HE System for long-haul trucks, promising up to 30% fuel savings, lower emissions, and better driver experience.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...