Automotive stories - Page 44
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it's taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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fleet management
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christchurch airport
Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
Let Jaguar take the wheel: The AI steering wheel is coming soon
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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jaguar land rover
Meet Sayer: Jaguar's AI steering wheel that's set to become your new driving mate and on-demand car club buddy, unveiled at Tech Fest.
Survey forecasts rapid growth of edge computing in APAC
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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edge computing
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vertiv
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modernisation
Almost all respondents said they will be adopting edge computing within the next three to five years despite many not being fully aware of what it is.
Volvo's new semi-autonomous XC40 is set to change the way Kiwis drive
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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autonomous vehicle
Volvo's XC40 SUV gears up to revolutionise NZ roads with cutting-edge semi-autonomous tech next year, easing urban driving woes.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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government
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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cartech
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tablets
Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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tesla
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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car of the year
Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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solar power
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evs
Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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new zealand post
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evs
NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
Ford's US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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cartech
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auckland transport
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evs
Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town's CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
Electrifying the pacific coast: Eastland Group doubles their funding for EV highway
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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eastland group
Government funding of $251,000 will be used to build a network of electric vehicle chargers in the East Coast region of New Zealand.
Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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solar power
Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.
Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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encryption
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mfa
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iam
Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.