Kiwi Tesla co-founder now making trucks electric
A Kiwi who helped found the Tesla motor group is now leading a rapidly-expanding company which converts diesel trucks into electric hybrids. Ian Wright and some fellow engineers launched Tesla Motors twelve years ago which helped jumpstart the market for electric cars. Now, Mr Wright wants to electrify noisy, gas-guzzling trucks that deliver packages, haul […]
Electric push but few incentives
Transport Minister enthusiastic about EVs but big subsidies or tax breaks off the table. By Grant Bradley. The Government wants to speed up the slow uptake of electric vehicles but won’t be offering any large financial incentives. While in some other countries the adoption of plug-in cars has been rapid – with about 750,000 now […]
