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Two electric fast ferries under construction for Auckland Harbour

Two electric fast ferries under construction for Auckland Harbour

NZ government provides funding to build two new electric fast ferries, to operate across Auckland Harbour by 2024.
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota

Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota

Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand for the first time as clean car standards start to make their impact felt.
New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

NZ government’s draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
Meridian Energy to build EV charging network across New Zealand

Meridian Energy to build EV charging network across New Zealand

New Zealand renewable electricity gen-tailer says it will install 200-plus DC EV chargers to reduce range anxiety and boost driver confidence in going electric.
New Zealand mandates electric vehicles only for all government departments

New Zealand mandates electric vehicles only for all government departments

New Zealand policy to reach carbon-neutral government by 2025 includes mandate that all government agencies must now only purchase electric or hybrid vehicles.
Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car

Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern – and toddler Neve – will soon be riding in clean and green ministerial Audi-e-tron, replacing the government’s standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.
New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

New Zealand electric vehicles sales have plunged dramatically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down.