Electric Vehicles
Govt organisations reluctant to change to electric vehicles
The Government is being accused of dragging its feet over its pledge to convert its massive vehicle fleet to electric. Video, Audio
Electric cars essential for NZ carbon neutral goal - Shaw
If New Zealand is to meet its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050, nearly all of the country's cars will have to be electric or another form of zero-emission vehicle. That's according to the Climate… Audio
Will electricity network cope with projected growth of EVs?
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, but will our electricity network and infrastructure be able to cope with the projected growth? And what will the increased uptake do to our electricity… Audio
The drive for hydrogen cars
Will hydrogen-powered cars drive us into the future? Electric cars like Nissan's Leaf and the Tesla are grabbing all the headlines, but big car makers like Toyota and Hyundai are pouring billions into… Audio
Electric car owners recommend buy now
Motorists contemplating buying an electric vehicle should make the switch now and not wait for lower prices. Audio
Tech news: hurricane helpline app & Christchurch's all-electric car sharing scheme
Which tech issues are dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the election? Also Zello - the app that turns your smartphone into a walkie-talkie and will Christchurch's all-electric vehicle… Audio
Electric vehicle numbers soar in New Zealand
As the global population gradually shifts towards electric vehicles, when will we finally reach the tipping point? A record 331 EVs were registered in New Zealand in August - the highest in a single… Audio
Govt pledges third of govt-owned vehicles to be electric by 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a third of government-owned vehicles will be electric by 2021.
The low-down on electric cars in New Zealand
Flip the Fleet is a citizen science project looking at the performance of electric vehicles under New Zealand conditions. Audio
The low-down on electric cars in New Zealand
Flip the Fleet is a citizen science project looking at the performance of electric vehicles under New Zealand conditions.
AudioUK to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2040
New diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 in a bid to tackle air pollution, the government is set to announce.
Electric cars best run-around vehicles, AA says
Drivers should ditch petrol and go electric for all but the longest trips, the AA says.
Govt advised to rev up electric car roll-out
The New Zealand government should lead from the front by making sure its own vehicles are powered by electricity, an overseas expert says.
Govt tests electric limo for Crown fleet
An electric-hybrid limousine is being put through its paces to see whether it's up to the job of transporting politicians and VIPs around the country.
Electric vehicles access to five priority motorway onramps
A two-week long pilot giving plug-in electric vehicles access to five priority motorway onramps in Auckland. Audio
March Madness and electric vehicle trial
March Madness is in full-swing in Auckland, with higher than normal congestion on main roads and motorways. Auckland Transport says it's using all possible resources to make the month of hell run more… Audio
Goff not energised by electric vehicle trial
Auckland's mayor does not back a government-promoted trial that will give electric cars priority access to the city's motorways.
EVs and the impact on traditional fuel businesses
How long before we see more electric vehicles on our streets, and how are traditional fuel companies going to repond? Lynn Freeman talks with Deutsche Craigs research analyst, Grant Swanepoel and Z… Audio
Plan to allow electric cars on priority lanes criticised
A pilot scheme to allow electric cars on priority lanes on Auckland's motorways has already drawn criticism before its launch in March.
Proposal to put electric cars in the fast lane
Drivers of electric cars will be able to use priority lanes to get onto motorways in Auckland under a proposed bylaw.
