Automotive stories - Page 46
Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW battle it out for the most efficient electric car
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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Cars are about more than just sleek looks and speed many of us need something practical, here are three EVs that deliver in that regard...
Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.
Will NZ's infrastructure crash and burn as we convert to electric vehicles?
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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EVs are coming to NZ regardless of whether or not we're prepared, but the time has come for companies to start being proactive...
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...
Infor's Networked CloudSuites offering increased supply chain transparency
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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The suites unify multiple applications into a single suite for specific industries such as healthcare, public sector and distribution.
Goodbye HDD: Why 2017 is set to be the year of all-flash storage
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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We might look back on 2017 as the year the hard disk era finally gave way to the brave new world of all-flash solid-state storage.
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.
Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.
Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.
Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Ricoh New Zealand has expanded its partnership with 3D printing and additive manufacturing vendor Stratasys taking over local sales and support.
Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
Ford announces new AI and robotics research team
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Ford revs up innovation with a dedicated AI and robotics research arm to steer the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.
Ingram Micro NZ gets touchy-feely with latest deal
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Ingram Micro New Zealand says it's giving resellers a great reason to get back in touch with customers following its latest vendor signing.
AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Volvo's new venture with Autoliv and NVIDIA aims to develop advanced AI for self-driving cars, increasing safety and reducing congestion on the roads.