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Elon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?
New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.
Genesis Energy takes 65% stake in ChargeNet
The nationwide electric vehicle (EV) public charging network was founded in 2015.
China unleashes stimulus blitz to lift growth
Financial Times: Property and stock market support given go-ahead to boost demand.
Flamingo and Lime awarded Auckland e-scooter licences
A slimmed-down number of operators but the council's allocation remains the same.
Opinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety first
OPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.
Opinion: Council’s plan change risks driving up new house prices by 20%
OPINION: Around half of the houses built in Auckland will be affected.
Opinion: EV company shares have tanked, but will they recharge?
OPINION: Rough ride for EVs is far from over, but eventual dominance is still likely.
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
How national security has transformed economic policy
Financial Times: Spy fears and dual-use technologies have eclipsed free market orthodoxy.
Volvo ditches pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030
Financial Times: Demand for battery-powered vehicles has decreased globally.
Half-price deals on EVs as policy changes, recession creates surplus stock
The industry's pain is your gain with the first electric car under $30,000.
Electric scooter starts fire at Auckland apartments, 200 residents evacuated
The apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.
BMI's brutal prediction for NZ EV sales
The market analysis firm also sees longer-term positive trends.
Opinion: Why I no longer crave a Tesla
Financial Times: Elon Musk's antics turn off the most obvious customers for his cars.
Another decade-low for monthly car sales in July - but also a positive sign, of sorts
Brutal month sees EVs, total sales stall.
World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China
Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.
ChargeNet opens NZ’s largest charging hub in Tauranga: How much taxpayers chipped in
The company wants to see a UFB-style model established for the charging network.
Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch
Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.
Trump speaks at first rally since assassination attempt
Trump revelled in Democrats’ turmoil over President Joe Biden's electability.
Watch: Inside NZ’s biggest fully electric bus depot
Kinetic says about 75% of Auckland's buses will be electric over the next 3-5 years.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
Tesla cars put on local Chinese government’s purchase list for first time
Financial Times: Announcement comes as Elon Musk’s group faces increasing competition.