Electric Cars
Kiwis switch on to electric cars
New figures show more people are buying electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles given pass to use priority lanes
Forget waving your fist at that driver hurtling past you in a priority lane - electric vehicles are now allowed to zoom down some Auckland motorway on-ramps.
Electric car trial on Akld motorway priority lanes begins
The NZ Transport Agency's Robert Brodnax explains who can use priority lanes on Auckland's urban motorways as a two-week trial with electric cars begins. Audio
Govt "all talk and no action" on electric cars - Labour
The government has failed to lead a self-proclaimed "charge" to encourage switching from petrol and diesel cars to electric ones, the Labour Party says.
Volkswagen goes electric after diesel scandal
Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, has announced it will develop dozens more lines of electric vehicles as it fights to recover from an emissions scandal.
Transport technology might get around consumption habits
Eric Frykberg goes to Germany to find out how technology might be able to both support people's lifestyles and preserve the environment. Audio
New Zealand's readiness for electric vehicles under fire
The Government wants to see more electric cars on the roads but New Zealand's readiness is being questioned. Audio
Govt moots bulk-buy of electric cars
The government plans to investigate purchasing a bulk number of electric cars in a bid to get 64,000 of them on the road.
New electric car plan comes under fire
A Government plan to boost the number of electric cars has barely got into gear, but already it's attracting criticism it won't do enough to encourage everyday drivers behind the eco-friendly wheel. Audio
Flicking the switch for electric cars
A switch to electric transport could go a long way towards reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. Veronika Meduna takes a road trip with other electric car owners. Audio
Flicking the switch for electric cars
A switch to electric transport could go a long way towards reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. Veronika Meduna takes a road trip with other electric car owners.
AudioActing on climate change - Royal Society of NZ report
In its latest report on climate change, the Royal Society of New Zealand lays out options for how we coudl reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Acting on climate change - Royal Society of NZ report
In its latest report on climate change, the Royal Society of New Zealand lays out options for how we coudl reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
AudioSolar panels vs electric cars - what's greener?
Last week the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright, suprised many when she came out in support of a report written by Wellington based Concept Consulting. The report says that… Audio
New Plymouth plugs into electric car charging
New Plymouth now has its own charging station for electric cars, and there are plans for 100 to be rolled out throughout the country.
Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But… Audio
Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But…
AudioGearhead Granny
Science communication student Siana Fitzjohn talks with climate activist Rosemary Penwarden about living a low carbon lifestyle and the 'electric-ute' car converted to run on electricity Audio
Gearhead Granny
Science communication student Siana Fitzjohn talks with climate activist Rosemary Penwarden about living a low carbon lifestyle and the 'electric-ute' car converted to run on electricity
AudioCharging network key for electric cars
Electric lines companies claim 24 charging stations would be needed on State Highway 1 from Kaitaia to Invercargill if the use of electric cars is to take hold here. Audio
