NZ keeping pace with electric vehicle charging technology
Drive Electric’s EV charging experts say work is underway to make sure New Zealand keeps up with the latest charging technology. One of the electric vehicle advocacy group’s board members, Ewan Morris says the public and private sectors are working together to future-proof current infrastructure. “Locally we need to prepare our main highways for future […]
Electric vehicle paper starts charging conversation
Research commissioned by Drive Electric has generated a deeper analysis of the impact widespread electric vehicle charging would have on the electricity network. Three pieces of research on the issue have been released since Drive Electric put out its white paper Peak Pressure: What Challenges Do Electric Vehicles Pose to New Zealand’s Electricity Grid? in […]
Ultra-high voltage: The Audi e-tron prototype
“Audi e-tron extreme” Station 1: Siemens high-voltage test bay at Berlin switchgear plant Ultra-high voltage: The Audi e-tron prototype in a Faraday cage – Fast charging with up to 150 kW in the Ionity network – Wide-ranging options for charging at home and on the move – Range of over 400 kilometers (248.5 mi) in […]
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 […]