Why go electric?
The number of electric vehicles on New Zealand’s roads is increasing steadily, as more models become available, designs and technology improve. Electric vehicles now include cars, buses, trucks of all sizes, and even big-rig tractor trailers that are at least partially powered by electricity. Electric vehicles fall into three main categories: – Battery […]
E-Dirtbike Fun: E-Mega Store
A whole lot of fun was the verdict when E-Mega Store manager and keen motorcross rider Jeremy Joseph took his first ride on a Talaria Sting MX. Here’s what he has to say… I basically grew up on dirt bikes and this love for motorcycles progressed into high-performance road and dirt bikes, where […]
Coming to NZ – Seagliders
Bureau Veritas is planning to bring its revolutionary zero emission REGENT seaglider to New Zealand. The company believes that the speed, cost, small size and simple berthing process will prove invaluable for high speed maritime transport throughout the Pacific. It is working in partnership with REGENT, Ocean Flyer and Maritime New Zealand. Ocean […]
Electric E-Dirtbikes: E-Mega Store
Are you a keen weekend warrior in the outdoors wanting a new toy to add to the collection for you and the teenagers? Look no further than the Australian Electric Dirt Bikes: Talaria. These silent little beauties are taking the world by storm, and you can see why with the specs they boast […]
Torque talk
When the Christchurch City Council’s draft of its new proposed transportation plan for the city was made public a few weeks back, it raised a few eyebrows. The plan outlined new low emission zones, higher parking levies and yet more cycle lanes. Surprise, surprise. However, the aspect of road pricing is additionally baffling. […]
A new yardstick
There is an old saying: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This does not apply to the new Aston Martin DBX707. Like the regular DBX, the 707 has a 4.0L twin scroll turbo V8. However, the 707 gets a reworked onboard ECU and those twin turbos are much bigger. As a result, total power output […]
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