Electric vehicle news stories

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.

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."

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.

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

Tesla is has rolled out a new software update that includes features like dashcam capabilities, better climate controls, obstacle avoidance, and even in-car gaming.

Never have I been in a car which has been this much of a conversation starter. Almost everywhere we parked, I’d have people come up and ask questions about the Model X.

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.

“The number of EVs in the fleet grew by 3,656 in 2017 but the number of large vehicles, with engines greater than 3000 cc, grew by five times that amount."

Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ

Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).

“This is about demonstrating the rapidly evolving technology that is making electric vehicles a practical option for a growing number of businesses."

There’s been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.

Vehicles will be able to make sure critical systems are isolated and are able to run safely, even if there are problems with non-critical systems.

Drive Electric have release advice on how to go about working with businesses to transition to an EV fleet.