Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document
Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document 24 November 2021 Executive Summary Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, […]
Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill
Committee Secretariat Transport and Infrastructure CommitteeParliament BuildingsWellington RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill Executive Summary Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part […]
Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document
Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document 24 November 2021 Executive Summary Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, […]
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: Two New Board Members Join, As E-Mobility Nears Tipping Point
Press release 18 October, 2021 Monday 18 October, AUCKLAND: Drive Electric has appointed two new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting, Kirsten Corson from Zilch and Carbn Group Holdings along with Dennis Kelly from FleetPartners. Mark Gilbert says, “We are delighted to welcome Kirsten and Dennis to the Drive Electric board. Drive Electric […]
Govt dish out millions to buyers of EVs, hybrids in first month of scheme
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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: EV SALES HIT RECORD IN JULY
Press release 2nd August 2021 Monday 2 August, AUCKLAND: Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “Sales of EVs, new and used, have skyrocketed in July hitting a record 1,944 sold, according to provisional Ministry of Transport figures. This is more than a thousand above the previous record month in March 2021. “The Clean Car […]
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: RUC EXEMPTION EXTENSION A SMART CALL – DRIVE ELECTRIC
Press release 6th July 2021 DRIVE ELECTRIC: RUC EXEMPTION EXTENSION A SMART CALL – DRIVE ELECTRIC Tuesday 6th July, AUCKLAND: “Drive Electric welcomes the extension of the exemption on Road User Charges (RUCs) for electric vehicles until 31 March 2024. This policy has been in place since the previous Government and it makes good sense […]
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: NEW ZEALAND IS NOW ON THE MAP FOR EV MANUFACTURERS
Press release 13th June 2021 DRIVE ELECTRIC: NEW ZEALAND IS NOW ON THE MAP FOR EV MANUFACTURERS Sunday 13th June, AUCKLAND: Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “Drive Electric congratulates the Government on today’s announcement of an incentive for electric vehicles, to go alongside new emissions standards. “Taken together, the emissions standards and consumer […]
[PRESS RELEASE] BUDGET FUNDING A CHANCE TO SUPERCHARGE EV PICK-UP
Press release 20th May 2021 BUDGET FUNDING A CHANCE TO SUPERCHARGE EV PICK-UP Thursday 20th May, AUCKLAND: Budget 2021’s investment of over $380m towards supporting up-take of electric vehicles is an important move that has the potential to create a step-change in New Zealand’s journey to sustainable transport, says Drive Electric Chair Mark Gilbert. Budget […]