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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

About Drive Electric Drive Electric is a not-for-profit membership organisation with one goal – Mainstreaming e-mobility to support New Zealand’s low-carbon future. One idea would be to look at encouraging corporate fleet owners to take up EV, as these fleets usually have lifespans of 2-4 years before they are sold.”

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

Drive Electric

Drive Electric is a not-for-profit membership organisation with one goal – Mainstreaming e-mobility to support New Zealand’s low-carbon future. James Walker – Communications and Strategy Consultant, james@driveelectric.org.nz. About Drive Electric. We are an independent, apolitical voice.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

About Drive Electric Drive Electric is a not-for-profit membership organisation with one goal – Mainstreaming e-mobility to support New Zealand’s low-carbon future. So, let’s take it,’ said Mr. Gilbert. We were established in 2011, and since then have become the leading voice on e-mobility uptake in New Zealand.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Sans chrome, the sides have carbon fiber air intakes are smooth save for an upsweeping crease running along the lower doors. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. The Genesis G80 had to stand-out to get attention competing against luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Cadillac. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid.