EV News & Media Roundup
Audi e-tron quattro electric SUV to have ‘intelligent charging functions’ optimised for solar
Several electric automakers are venturing into the energy generation aspect of charging electric vehicles. Tesla is leading the charge after its acquisition of SolarCity.
Petrol Cars Headed The Way of the Horse and Cart
The New Zealand Transport Agency has begun thinking about how it may need to prepare for the arrival of autonomous vehicles such as this Volkswagen driverless concept car.
Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
A convoy of electric vehicles (EVs) are buzzing into Lower Hutt this month as part of the #LeadingTheCharge country wide road trip.
Fieldays: Driven takes a look at the new Kona BEV
For those that can't make it to Fieldays in Hamilton, Sam Wallace of Driven. co. nz has reviewed the new all electric Kona compact SUV in a video here.
Renault Invests over $1 Billion Euros to Accelerate EV Production
Renault will commit 1 billion euros to four factories in northern France in a bid to solidify its leadership in the growing electric car market.
Petrol Prices Don't Bother Auckland EV Owner
Auckland EV promoter, Sean Dick hasn’t visited a fuel station since he bought his Tesla electric car.
The Sceptic In Me Just Died - Driven
D'Arcy is a full on petrol head and deeply cynical about full-electric vehicles.
EECA Funding Brought Forward
There’s more money in the pot for EV innovators seeking co-funding in the next 12 months.
World's Largest EV Rally Kicks Off
Whether sharing their knowledge with community, or just a sense of unflagging camaraderie, 160 such teams ranging from solo shade-tree mechanics to major corporations to visiting tourists in rented Nissan…
Tesla’s latest update comes with more ‘nag’
The new Autopilot software update that Tesla started to roll out last week features some improvements in performance as promised by CEO Elon Musk.