Vehicles stories
A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.
Caravan Electrical Solutions (CES) has chosen SYSPRO to aid in its handling of business inefficiencies as the company experiences rapid growth.
Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.
The new plant will treat 40,000 tonnes of hazardous waste a year, helping Shanghai industry meet stricter emissions standards.
New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.
New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
Drivers with implanted cardiac devices face no apparent risk from electric cars, which showed no electromagnetic interference in a 108-patient test.
New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.
Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.
One worker can now remove stubborn bearings more safely, as synchronised jaws cut slip risks and speed up shaft-mounted part removal.
Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.
Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.
Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.
Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.
A new report may reassure buyers that sudden battery failure is rare and most EV packs should last well beyond their warranty.
New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.
Crane operators can cut rope wear and maintenance time with a low-cost replacement that fits almost any small or mid-sized hoist.
New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.
New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
