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 Electric24 February 2020
Ford Releases Smartwatch App to Talk to Electric Vehicles
Drivers of Ford electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now access their battery charge status, unlock their doors, and get…
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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,…
Drive Electric22 August 2019
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…
Drive Electric24 July 2019
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…
Drive Electric10 July 2019
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…
Drive Electric4 July 2019
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…
Drive Electric5 May 2019
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…
Drive Electric11 March 2019
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.…
Drive Electric20 February 2019
