Mercedes to implement silicon-anode battery tech
Mercedes-Benz is introducing ‘game-changing’ silicon-anode battery technology for its electric G-Class. This new chemistry can apparently increase the energy density of a lithium-ion battery by up to 40 per cent. It is due to go into production within two years. The tech has been co-developed by Mercedes and Sila Nanotechnologies. The G580 EQ recently debuted at the Beijing Motor Show. It packs a 116kWh battery with lithium NMC cells, and graphite anodes. Range for the quad-motor EV is a claimed 470km. However, even before first deliveries have...
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More EV chargers for key South Island locations
There are more EV chargers on the way with Meridian Energy’s Zero network installing new units in three spots in...
Is Mini devising an electric Minibike?
It has been all hands to the pump at Mini recently with new Cooper and Countryman, electric Aceman, and now...
The best EV deals in NZ right now
Sales of EVs have gone from a surge to a trickle since the Clean Car Discount was axed. And the...
Mazda EZ-6 and Arata debut at Beijing Auto Show
The Mazda EZ-6 is the first of a series of new energy vehicles developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda in...
Mini Scores an AceMan
The Beijing Motor Show was the venue for the world launch of the Mini Aceman, a compact electric five-seat crossover....
St John and ASB launch the first electric ambulance
Hato Hone St John (HHSJ) is trialling Australasia’s first electric emergency ambulance, supported by partner ASB. ASB gifted the custom-built...
Tesla further trims Model 3 and Model Y prices
Tesla has taken a knife to Model 3 and Model Y prices again, reflecting global price cuts for its two primary models. The refreshed Model 3 last week cost $NZ65,900 for the base Model 3 and $75,200 for the Long Range variant. Now the pair are selling for $63,900 and $73,900, respectively. At the time of the Model 3 refresh last year, they had sticker prices of $67,900 and $76,200. Tesla has also reduced pricing for the Model Y by a similar amount. The base model falls from $67,900 to $65,900, and the Long Range drops by the same amount...
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Shark Attack – BYD names its ute
There’s another Chinese firm getting in on the double-cab ute act, BYD confirming that its first pick-up truck will be...
2023 Skoda Enyaq Sportline 80 long term review
The timing wasn’t great for our last report on the Enyaq, given the day after we went to print, Skoda...
2024 Abarth 500e Scorpionissima review
Following on from the Fiat 500e comes the Abarth version. Is it as mad as the ICE-powered 695? You bet....
Mazda CX-80 adds to its seven-seater SUV line-up
The new Mazda CX-80 has broken cover and is due here soon. It follows in the footsteps of the recently...
Kia wins Major Car Design Award
At the 2024 Car Design Award ceremony in Milan, Italy, Kia has taken out the accolade for ‘Brand Design Language’....
Nissan Reveals its Solid State Battery Production Facility
Japanese automaker Nissan recently completed its prototype solid state battery production facility at its research centre. It is also building...
