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BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Cartech

BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system

BlackBerry QNX will power Damon Motorcycles' CoPilot warning system across its electric motorcycles, introducing advanced safety features at CES.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Cartech

Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations

It's a design that's reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan
Cartech

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification plan

Jaguar Land Rover to accelerate electrification, announcing new all-electric vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, securing thousands of UK jobs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Cartech

Tesla's new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes

The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its 'Supercharging' technology that slashes charging times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019

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Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians
Cartech

EVs to emit forest sounds and choir music to warn pedestrians

Near-silent EVs are up to twice as likely to have a collision with a pedestrian as a result of the difficulty in hearing them approaching.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
The Orbit – Canada’s ‘city of the future’
Smart Cities

The Orbit – Canada’s ‘city of the future’

Approval of the Orbit plan could see Innisfil grow from 37,000 people to 150,000 while limiting sprawl and preserving farmland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Energy, vehicles, sustainability – 10 Predictions for 2020
Supply Chain

Energy, vehicles, sustainability – 10 Predictions for 2020

Investors may pour more money into low-carbon projects this year, but election outcomes and climate shocks could still slow decarbonisation.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2020
Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029
Disaster Recovery

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029

Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure
Smart Cities

Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure

Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Cartech

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike

New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Cartech

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne
Cartech

Push a button, get a flight - Uber Air is coming to Melbourne

Melbourne has been chosen as the third location for Uber's Air pilot programme, bringing electric planes and choppers to the city's skyline from next year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July
Smart Home

EV campervans to hit NZ roads in July

Jucy Rentals is set to launch fully electric campervans in New Zealand this July, offering tourists an eco-friendly travel option with 200km range per charge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Cartech

Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV

Tesla has unveiled the Model Y, a sleek mid-size SUV with seating for seven, a glass roof, and a top speed of 241km/h. Prices start at USD $39,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
Genesis joins global EV100 initiative
Power / Energy

Genesis joins global EV100 initiative

The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019