Welcome to the May 2021 EVs and Beyond magazine

All the talk this month is around whether the Government will move on EVs.

Strong signals have already come with some pre-Budget 2021 announcements about providing  $67.4 million over four years to support the transition to a carbon neutral public sector by 2025.

It includes $41.8m for leasing low emissions vehicles across the public sector.

A further $13.1m has been committed for 422 EVs and associated charging infrastructure across state sector fleets, expected to lead to more supply for the secondhand EV market in later years.

You can read in this issue which state agencies get a share.

But the Government is still some way off making decisions relating to the Climate Change Commission’s advice and whether any EV incentives will apply.

That’s prompted heated reaction from some at the recent eworld conference and expo – also covered in this issue – and from EV dealers who want certainty.

You can also learn more about Mazda’s first full EV – the MX-30 – which featured at the EVs and Beyond eworld expo stand.

Award-winning New Zealand business ESP is helping organisations reduce emissions and boost sustainability, providing a suite of services to help deliver economic and environmental results.

Our business manager Anneke Featonby gives her take on a Hyundai Kona Electric, we cover the launch of Auckland’s new CityLink e-bus fleet, outline Vector’s expansion of its EV smart charging trial, and consider EV City owner Dave Boot’s charity journey.

EV charging service providers such as Eurotech feature in this issue too.

E-bikes are using Auckland City’s new bike parking facilities, while we preview the May 30 Auckland Harbour Bridge rally ride to get some action on having bikes cross over.

Lime is repurposing its old e-bike and e-scooter batteries to assist native birds in the battle against predators.

EV dealerships are generally enjoying good sales and express their views about what should and shouldn’t come from the Government.

The popular T-Tech Conference is fast approaching, covered in our ITSNZ pages.

We also look at how Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is progressing with staff e-mobility after it was among the first businesses in 2016 to encourage employees to use EVs.

Plus we have statistics, highlights of the month and global advances to assist your reading pleasure.

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