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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

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“If you look at the numbers of South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand….this ” Revealed in the metal overnight at the New York Auto Show, the 1500 Revolution promises “styling, technology and capability that pushes beyond what anyone in the category could have imagined”. And you see the numbers.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. The post You’re outta here! Ample, surely, for lots of Aussie needs.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. . BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles.

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Drive Electric Submission: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy

Drive Electric

Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. We have framed this response around our mission, which is to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand. Executive Summary. of this paper.

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Confirmed: 2023 BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle: EVs go mainstream as new model undercuts the MG4

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While the specification detail is yet to be confirmed, we’re expecting the Australian BYD Dolphin to match the outputs of the New Zealand-spec car that’s already been released across the ditch. Driving range should be around 340kms on a single charge.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable.

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