Coalition Government Backdown on ‘Feebate’ Scheme Keeps New Zealand Trapped in the Past
New Zealand First’s action to halt the introduction of a ‘feebate’ scheme designed to support the nation’s transition to low-emission vehicles is a leap back into the industrial age, says Drive Electric Chairman Mark Gilbert. “While the majority of developed countries are embracing electric vehicles, New Zealand is choosing to continue to poison its environment […]
SUBMISSION – CLEAN CAR STANDARD and CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT
Introduction and Overview 1.This submission is made by Drive Electric Incorporated (DE). DE represents a member base comprising new car OEMs, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, distributors and retailers, electric vehicle service equipment suppliers), finance and insurance companies, along with electric vehicle users. We are an advocacy organisation for the uptake […]
Auckland Transport and Fullers360 media release
Waiheke bus network gets electrified The Waiheke community will see new electric buses on the islands’ roads from the middle of next year. Auckland Transport and Fullers360’s Waiheke Bus Company have announced today plans for a fleet of electric buses on the island. This will start with six new electric buses in mid-2020, with an additional five […]
Drive Electric Supports Government’s Plan to Incentivise Cleaner Vehicles
Drive Electric is strongly supportive of the Government’s plan announced today, to incentivise the shift to low-emission vehicles in New Zealand. Chairman Mark Gilbert says that the proposal is a positive step towards creating a cleaner vehicle fleet on New Zealand roads, and is looking forward to participating in the consultation process. “While there is […]
Conferenz Ltd Press Release
The 2019 EVworld NZ Champions Awards finalists are announced. Judges Mike Underhill, Stella Stocks, Liz Yeaman and Rod Oram commended the overall impact of the work happening across New Zealand to champion EVs and the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s fleet, which was evidenced in the 36 award entries submitted. The judges recognised those entries that […]
EV advocates unimpressed as date slips for Cabinet to consider new incentives
An organisation that advocates for electric vehicles, Drive Electric, says it is disappointed the Government has delayed putting together a promised package of incentives for EVs. Drive Electric chairman Mark Gilbert said it was also frustrated by a lack of consultations with the Government and said the previous government’s target of having 64,000 EVs on […]
Political will needed to front the charge
I’m jolly following the festive period and electrified having watched the Evans boys do the business in the first Formula E event of their season. It’s a great competition and I hope the group working on a New Zealand round gets the support needed to make this happen on Auckland’s waterfront. It would be spectacular. […]
Fund for low emission transport projects reopens
The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund (LEVCF) is open for a new round of applications, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. Up to $3.5 million is on offer. The investment focus for this round aims to stimulate continued innovation and investment in areas such as filling key gaps in the charging network, facilitating […]
Government push needed on EV incentives
Huge progress has been made on growing New Zealand’s electric vehicle fleet in the last five years, but EV advocacy group Drive Electric wants the government to more clearly signal its intentions. Drive Electric chairman Mark Gilbert says looking back on a five-year vision and plan the group set for itself and the industry in […]