Welcome to the August 2021 EVs and Beyond magazine
In this issue, we look at ChargeNet’s plans for faster charging, and the flexibility to charge more vehicles at key sites. Founder Steve West explains their strategy.
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change is particularly concerning – warning about “unprecedented” climate-related events.
This, along with hugely successful subsidies, mean EVs continue to fly out the door, although shipping constraints, COVID restrictions, and other factors may see a dent in supply.
We drive two EVs this month at opposite ends of the scale. In Northland we ‘take off’ in the new Audi e-tron GT, while we check out another high-mileage hero BEV, this time with 300,000km under its wheels.
We see what coming changes to EECA funding will do for e-mobility low emission transport as it broadens its horizons.
This issue also covers what new EVs are available or coming, an EROAD report on overcoming range anxiety, Corporate Cabs move to electric, New Zealand’s first EV mobile library service, and how tactile sensors will aid driverless vehicles.
Looking for a new or used EV? We have a section dedicated to what’s available and how much it costs (rebates included).
Intelligent Transport Systems NZ rearranged its T-Tech Conference in Wellington into various “Reboot” sessions due to a COVID-19 scare there and is about to host its AGM.
Plus we have our two-wheeler section, looks at what’s new globally, the latest stats and tables, and more for your reading pleasure.
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