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Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets
Cartech

Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets

Fleet operators in New Zealand get a lower-cost electric van option as Farizon targets businesses facing rising fuel bills and charging gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Data Protection

WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform

Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Data Analytics

Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

Lower running costs and emissions rules are accelerating battery-powered machinery uptake across construction, farming and mining sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
Smart Home

Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

The new gateway keeps every household circuit online in a blackout, letting solar and battery systems power larger loads across Australian homes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data
Data Analytics

Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

Fleets are shaving fuel bills and emissions as connected vehicle data helps cut idling by up to 30% amid tougher climate rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport
Data Analytics

FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

The move is expected to cut Shanghai hub power emissions by nearly 417 metric tons a year as logistics firms face growing decarbonisation pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
Network Infrastructure

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

The multi-year pact should bolster Northern Ireland’s power resilience as utilities face rising cyber threats and ageing infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Data Analytics

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.

By Thomas Deschler • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads
Digital Transformation

Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads

Qualified dealership enquiries mattered more than reach in Singapore, where Audi’s campaign delivered 70 leads and beat cost benchmarks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Australians eye electric vehicles as fuel costs bite
Cartech

Australians eye electric vehicles as fuel costs bite

Rising petrol bills are nudging more Australians towards electric and hybrid cars, though most are still weighing price and charging concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
Cartech

Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles

Longer oil-price swings may reshape electric vehicle research and disputes, but battery patents still lag market shifts by years.

By Russell Woolley • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y
Cartech

Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y

Australia’s car buyers now face far more choice as the market has shifted from local sedans to imported SUVs and electric vehicles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks
Cartech

Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks

The funding could help double heavy electric trucks on Australian roads by 2026, easing a costly switch away from ageing diesel fleets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Cartech

MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts

Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026