Sold on electric vehicles after petrol bills pile up
November 6, 2019
He used to make fun of electric vehicles, now Shane Hobson sells them.It was the petrol bill from his wife's 15-minute commute to the city from Whatawhata that spun the wheel for him. "She was commuting into Hamilton every day, spending $60...
New Zealand’s first EWP electric truck has hit the road
September 26, 2019
New Zealand’s first EWP electric truck has hit the road as part of local lines company, WEL Networks’ fleet.Converted from a diesel truck to a 132kWh battery truck, the vehicle will be used for line maintenance and is powerful enough to operate an elevated work platform ...
Leaders in smart innovation are gathering in Christchurch today to showcase the latest technology the city has to offer.
There's over 40 exhibitors at the town hall showcasing the latest and greatest in innovation.Read more...
Trial of vehicle-to-home technology kicks off in Piha
September 2, 2019
Auckland energy company Vector has begun its first trial of the new technology, aimed at exploring how electric vehicles and V2H systems can ease peak demand on electricity networks and be used as backup electricity sources for customers during short-term outages.Read more...
Vector is pleased to learn today that its submission for co-funding of a range of smart chargers on Waiheke Island has been approved by the Government's Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund (LEVCF), administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).Th...
Electric vehicles can help Northland's impoverished communities
August 10, 2019
Onerahi's Joe Camuso, who has just won the top prize at EVworld NZ's annual expo in Auckland, sees electric vehicles as a way to bolster impoverished Northland communities.Hot on the heels of Whangārei being named New Zealand's Most EV Friendly Town last year, Camuso was na...
Ports of Auckland has signed a deal with a Dutch company to buy the world's first full-size fully electric tugboat which is expected to save the company $12 million in operating costs.The six-metre tug, designed and manufactured by Damen Shipyards, will be delivered in 2021....
74% of Kiwis considering an electric vehicle
July 30, 2019
Kiwis are onboard the electric vehicle revolution with 74 per cent saying they would consider buying one for their next vehicle, according to a recent Trade Me survey.Head of Motors at Trade Me Alan Clark said over 1,300 New Zealanders took part in the survey which looked at...
E-scooters are set to hit the city's streets.Hamilton City Council approved a six-month trial, 10 votes to two, for the hire of personal transportation devices from public spaces in the city.But question marks over the safety of e-scooters, e-bikes and other devices had...
Electric motorbikes deliver pizza
March 6, 2019
Three electric UBCO 2×2 utility motorcycles have been bought by Domino’s to trial for pizza delivery in Auckland, Taupo and Queenstown CBDs.“Ontime delivery is critical to the Domino’s brand and we’re excited to see if UBCO can deliver,” Domino’s NZ general mana...
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