Peer-to-peer car rental service DriveMyCar is working with LDV Automotive to help tradespeople get a better deal, in a move they say will nearly halve the cost of renting one-tonne vans. [ + ]

Mike Barber has been announced as the new head of NEC Australia's leadership team following a big shuffle of the technology services company's executives. [ + ]

AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has announced approval on a $63 million project to install a distributed control system (DCS) at AGL Macquarie's Bayswater power station in the NSW Hunter Valley. The DCS is a semiautomated system that monitors, controls and instructs the various parts of a power station, to help manage efficient performance and operation. [ + ]

ZOE, Protonet's smart home hub, is offering an alternative home communications system that isn't connected to the cloud. [ + ]

Panasonic Corporation has announced that Panasonic Avionics (a division that supplies in-flight entertainment and communications) has been selected to provide the Cabin Services System (CSS) on the new family of Boeing 777X aircraft. The company currently supplies CSS on all Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft. [ + ]

Origin Energy has signed up for a landmark 15-year power purchase agreement to buy all electricity generated by the recently commissioned 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW. [ + ]

The NSW Police Force has added the 5.0-litre V8-powered Lexus RC F coupe to its arsenal. The vehicle is due to play an active role in roadside campaigns to promote road safety while also featuring as a static display at community engagement activities. [ + ]

Hills Limited has announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Dell Australia, whereby it will continue to offer the Dell server, storage and networking portfolio to its system integrator and channel partner customer base. [ + ]

In yet more pizza delivery-related news, Eagle Boys Pizza is trialling a 'virtual drive through' (VDT) system. VDT allows customers to order online, drive to their local store and have the pizza delivered to the car, removing the need to find parking. [ + ]

A global survey of over 200 executives at electricity, gas and water utilities shows it is increasingly believed that IT-OT integration is a key component of any effective asset management strategy. [ + ]

Cloud-based field service solution Movilizer has been acquired by Honeywell. Movilizer is used by remote workers performing service, maintenance, sales, distribution and warehousing activities away from the office. [ + ]

The early-bird registration rate for the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition ends tomorrow (1 April), so you'll need to get in quickly to take advantage. The event will take place 1–2 June 2016 at Australian Technology Park in Sydney. [ + ]

Toyota has reduced the price of key mechanical components by up to 38% (as compared to March 2016 recommended retail), according to a recent media release. [ + ]

Domino's is looking to further its technology-focused delivery service by conducting driverless delivery tests in New Zealand, according to the office of NZ Transport Minister Simon Bridges. [ + ]

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Australian residential solar storage market. With its expertise and legacy in the IT and automotive battery industry, the company has more recently indicated interest in the energy solar storage (ESS) market. [ + ]