E-CARS
March EV uptake low
EV uptake remains low in March with EVs comprising 9.28% of new passenger cars (down from 27.2% for all of 2023), says advocacy group Drive Electric. Modelling suggests…
Geoff Dobson
ABB
Tokyo E-prix ‘challenging’ for Jaguar
In spite of a “challenging day” at the inaugural ABB FIA Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, Kiwi Jaguar TCS Racing drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy gained valuable points.…
NEWS
Frankton marina to get e-boat charging
Lakes Marina Projects and Electric Wave have approval to put electric boat charging on part of the Frankton marina. Two “fingers” from one pier of the Sugar Lane…
NEWS
Jolt expands Kiwi EV charging
Jolt has opened 10 streetside EV charging stations across Christchurch. The international charging company also reports 250% customer growth nationwide. EV drivers can get 7kWh of free energy…
E-CARS
‘Lexie Limitless’ finishes 30,000km global trip in Ford e-Explorer
Adventurer Alexis Alford (@LexieLimitless) has set the official record for being the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an EV, using the new electric Ford Explorer. Six…
EBIKES
E-cargo bikes suggested for NZ Post deliveries
Using e-cargo bikes and motorcycles is the Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa’s response to NZ Post proposing to lay off 700 posties during the next five years and…
NEWS
Nissan’s ‘The Arc’ business plan includes EVs
Nissan intends strengthening its product portfolio, advancing electrification, introducing new ways of developing and manufacturing, and harnessing partnerships to achieve its Ambition 2030 vision. It targets a million-unit…
NEWS
Electrification needed to meet 2050 net zero emissions
New Zealand’s energy usage needs to become heavily electrified if the country is to meet its net zero by 2050 emissions target, ASB’s latest Sustainable Economics report shows.…
NEWS
Nelson Tasman ‘eBus’ service boosts use
A year’s trial allowing large dogs free (one pet per customer 16 and over) on Nelson Tasman’s electric “eBus” service starts April 1. Large dogs must wear a…
NEWS
Offshore wind may provide $50b by 2050
Offshore wind could add nearly $50 billion to gross domestic product (GDP) and create 10,000 jobs, says a new study. The development of a New Zealand offshore wind…