EV News & Media Roundup

Touring Electric Cars Spark Interest

Interest in fully electric cars is on the rise, according to a group of enthusiasts who visited Oamaru as part of a national tour last week.

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South Canterbury's First Public Electric Car Charger Officially Unveiled in Timaru

Timaru's charger opening coincided with the arrival of the Leading the Charge road trip convoy, which is travelling from Cape Reinga to Bluff to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.…

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New Zealand Gets First Renault Zoe Glimpse at Leading the Charge Event in Wellington

New Zealanders got their first look at the Renault Zoe last Friday at the Leading the Charge event in Wellington. See full article [Lucire.

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Plugging Electronics

Electric cars are alive, kicking and about to spark a revolution, says a visiting US advocate. See full article [Otago Daily Times - 18th April 2016]

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Two Electric Vehicle Stations to Open in South Canterbury on Wednesday

The Leading the Charge road trip arrive in time for the opening of two charging stations in Timaru and Waimate. See full article [Stuff. co.

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Chance to See What All the Fuss is About

Whether you believe they are the way of the future, or are simply curious about electric cars, a convoy of them will be passing through Otago next week on the…

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Electric Car Drives Itself Along Wellington Motorway Using Autopilot Download

Tesla Model S owner Sean Dick with his car on autopilot on the Wellington motorway. See full article [Stuff. co. nz - 15th April 2016]

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Wellington City Council Leads the Charge in Clean Transport

Wellingtonians came to see and ride in electric cars and experience the future of environmentally sustainable transport. See full article

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Say Hello to Zoe, Renault's Electric Offering

Renault unveils their new EV in Wellington - the Zoe five-door hatch. See full article [Stuff. co. nz - 14th April 2016]

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Rally Leading the Charge for Electric Vehicle Use

Curious Palmerston North residents take a look at a Tesla Model S at the "Leading the Charge" electric vehicle rally in The Square. See full article

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