Electric vehicle selection set to take off
New electric vehicles will hit the market at a rapid pace over the next two years, not-for-profit group Drive Electric says. That is because the push towards electrifying the world’s vehicle fleet is gathering momentum, with many countries setting deadlines of between 2030 and 2040 to end the sale of new internal combustion engine cars. […]
New Zealand’s first truck conversion workshop opens in Auckland
Waste Management opens electric vehicle conversion workshop where diesel trucks are being turned into EVs for New Zealand streets. Auckland, 29 March 2018: Waste Management NZ today opened New Zealand’s first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles. The company plans to convert 20 of its national truck fleet in the next two years. […]
Trucks and buses going electric
Heavy vehicles are a huge part of the electric revolution, not-for-profit group Drive Electric says. On the international stage, major companies such as Tesla and Daimler AG are racing to develop electrified heavy-duty trucks, while other vehicles like buses are also part of the mix. Change is also on the horizon at home, with Drive […]
Top tips for safely charging an EV at home
Electric vehicle advocacy group Drive Electric is encouraging potential EV owners to find out if their properties are suitable for home-charging. Drive Electric board member Eric Pellicer says charging at home is the easiest way to power up an EV. “The good news is many homes should allow EV charging. But often a standard electrical […]
EV ridesharing trial to Devonport ferry hits the mark
The introduction of an electric vehicle ridesharing trial between commuters’ homes and the Devonport ferry is being applauded by Drive Electric. The not-for profit group, which promotes the uptake and benefits of EVs in New Zealand, says Auckland Transport’s decision to go electric for the trial shows the organisation is doing its bit to promote […]
Drive Electric supports NZTA’s EV move
The New Zealand Transport Agency’s decision to look at boosting its electric vehicle fleet and invest in charging infrastructure has been welcomed by Drive Electric. The not-for-profit group, which promotes the benefits of EV technology in New Zealand, congratulates NZTA on the move. “NZTA’s proposal to add 41 EVs to its fleet in 2018 shows […]
Support needed for e-bike industry
E-bikes have the potential to revolutionise urban travel, but more needs to be done to support their uptake, not-for-profit group Drive Electric says. Drive Electric’s e-bike expert James Munro says sales of e-bikes are taking off around the country, with possibly 20,000 being purchased by consumers this year alone. “E-bikes are opening up cycling to […]
Five Priorities to promote electric vehicle uptake
Not-for-profit group Drive Electric has outlined five key priorities it is encouraging the new government to support as New Zealand moves towards an electric vehicle future. Drive Electric chairman Mark Gilbert says the priorities help identify many of the changes that come with switching to EVs. “Transitioning New Zealand’s fleet to electric vehicles won’t happen […]
APEC Electric Vehicle and Hydrogen Workshop Overview – Mark Gilbert
The objectives of the day were to: Increase dialogue about the benefits, opportunities and challenges of deploying EV and hydrogen technologies Demonstrate the rapid pace of change in technology development and costs of these technologies to ensure that policymakers can make sound long-term investment decisions Identify barriers and share best policy practise to stimulate the […]