E-CARS
BEV global market penetration forecast around 15% this year
The EV transformation will continue in 2024 with battery electric vehicle (BEV) penetration to reach nearly 15% and hit a third of global sales by 2030 and nearly…
Geoff Dobson
NEWS
Govt aims for maximum one-year energy consenting
The Government intends fast-tracking energy project consenting and is seeking support. Energy and transport minister Simeon Brown outlined his priorities to energy sector representatives during the BusinessNZ Energy…
NEWS
Video: Counties Energy’s DSO milestone allows ‘active energy orchestration’ including EV charging
Counties Energy has achieved a major milestone in its programme to demonstrate an end-to-end operating model capable of active capacity and flexibility management with granular smart meter and…
E-CARS
Western Coast MG expands
Western Coast MG in Hawera is not only getting new headquarters there in about 18 months but has new branches opening in New Plymouth and Wanganui – hence…
EBIKES
Video: Where the Wild Wolves Roam
Embarking on a self-funded passion project Joe Flannery and Kyle Lancaster from Where the Wild Roam ride their quiet electric UBCO 2×2 bikes for their conservation show, especially…
NEWS
Renewables underpin Mercury’s growth
Mercury has delivered more renewable generation in the first half of 2024. “The renewable energy sector is undergoing transformational growth, and we are part of that change,” says…
E-CARS
Aptera secures $53.8m for solar EV production
Aptera Motors has raised more than $53.8 million (US$33m) for its “Accelerator Program” to fund the initial production phases for its solar electric vehicle. It’s a community-led effort…
NEWS
Transpower wants upper South Island flexible service proposals
Transpower is seeking proposals from potential providers of non-transmission solutions in the upper South Island to help manage growing electricity use at peak times. Growing electricity use in…
NEWS
Contact Energy nails $153m half-year profit and $354m operating earnings
A strong first half 2024 net profit of $153.5 million (up 70% on 1H23) has been reported by Contact Energy, which is also progressing its renewable energy developments.…
E-CARS
Hamilton EV dealership faces liquidation bid
A liquidation application by vehicle importer and wholesaler Key Alliance Pro advertised in the New Zealand Gazette brought against Hamilton Electric Vehicles (EV) will be heard in the…