Welcome to EVs and Beyond September magazine
The British invasion features in our September issue.
No, not the musical invasion led by The Beatles but the EV invasion led by MG and the Mini (cars that is).
And just as we’re despairing of anything coming from the politicians about EVs, the National Party launches its EV plan for if it becomes the government after the October 17 general election. Perhaps that will goad other parties into releasing some EV statements prior, although Drive Electric wants an action plan rather than just policies.
September is rapidly becoming e-mobility month, with World EV Day celebrated and EECA co-funding of $3.2 million going to 24 e-mobility projects – all listed in September’s EVs and Beyond magazine.
A Trade Me Motors survey shows many people still aim to make their next vehicle an EV, while a global survey around World EV Day points in a similar direction, especially in Europe.
Renewable energy is becoming a bigger part of the electric equation.
Vector has completed a floating solar array on Auckland’s North Shore waste-water treatment pond, while Mercury is getting heavily into wind power. We cover both, plus check out how Solar Group is going.
ChargeNet NZ is also looking to the future, installing super-duper EV chargers in anticipation of more high-powered EVs arriving.
E-bikes (and helmets) have been given to residents as part of a welcome gift pack for those in a new Auckland development, covered in our Micro EVs section.
And we profile BMW NZ managing director Karol Abrasowicz-Madej, along with Lime’s new Australia and New Zealand manager as the company returns to Auckland through its Jump ownership.
A successful online AGM was run by Intelligent Transport Systems New Zealand (ITSNZ) which has also established a Young Transport Professionals committee that is planning an event on October 7.
You can read more about both on our ITSNZ pages.
Plus there’s the latest stats, EV global advances and much more for your reading pleasure.
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