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  • Mercury Energy pioneers electric car fuel scheme

    2012-05-21 08:49:14 //
    Mercury Energy has developed a special fuel package for individuals and businesses who purchase the Nissan Leaf, a mass-produced, zero-emission electric car.
  • Auckland startup charges ahead with wireless car charging

    2011-10-03 11:15:42 // // Idealog #35: now | 1 comment
    New Zealand transport is charging ahead in the wireless realm – and an Auckland company is in the driver’s seat.
  • EECA introduces efficiency labels for electric cars

    2011-08-11 15:13:08 // // The Idealog Blog
    They've been around since 2008 so it's common enough to see fuel economy labels on new petrol or diesel-powered vehicles. But ever seen a similar label for electric vehicles? In a move that bodes well for the growth of the electric car market, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has introduced the electric vehicle label, giving consumers independent, comparative information on the efficiency and running costs of vehicles.