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“Feebates” could have a big impact on electric vehicle uptake here. We ask industry people what the proposal put forward by the Productivity Commission might mean.
An Aucklander has one answer to last mile deliveries – electric cargo bikes. He’s a man “On A Mission” to get electric delivery vehicles into cities.
Talking of electrics in cities, Hamilton’s moving in that direction. A Smart Hamilton document sets out its approach. We ask some of those involved how The Tron could look.
The Hamilton theme continues with Ebbett Volkswagen there thinking outside the square with its new e-Golfs. They’ve come up with an idea called Think Blue Waikato, which promotes EVs.
Wellington’s electric buses are being made in Tauranga. We visit the Kiwi Bus Builders factory.
Challenges faced by The Warehouse Group in converting its fleet to electrics are examined. It’s a good lesson for others involved in a commitment to electrify at least 30% of their vehicle fleets by 2019.
Two French students nearing the end of their EV tour of New Zealand in a prototype electric campervan are putting Jucy well and truly on the map. In fact, Jucy has plans for up to ten more longer range ones by next summer as a result. Check it out on our NZbyEV page.
Reviews feature on the LDV electric van, the electric Niu scooter (coincidentally, Darren Keen is riding one in the 250km Scooter Safari), and a Taiwan auto trade show and what it means for the EV aftermarket here.
There’s plenty more to read, like an electric bike rider’s year in review on his machine in our Micro EVs section.
Read what happened during the past month in our diary section, the latest stats and sales, power deals and much more.
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