Council checklist
Here are some suggestions for how councils can help encourage the uptake of EV. I welcome your feedback on this. Many thanks to Sigurd Magnusson for putting these ideas together. The key ideas are: Fleet pilot. Fleet transition. Public charging. Promote what the council is doing. Website content Publish why private individuals should own electric cars, […]
The history of the Norwegian EV association
An excellent video (20 minutes – well worth watching) that outlines the history of the Norwegian equivalent of Drive Electric. The point is that the Norwegian DE had a very difficult start. The lesson I take from this video is that we should not beat ourselves up about the difficulties in getting EVs up and […]
A few days with a Tesla in Wellington
Congratulations to Sigurd Magnusson who did a tremendous job organising to have a Tesla (courtesy Steve and Dee West) in Wellington for a few days. Let’s just say that the Tesla was very busy. Sig took a number of people for drives as did I. The tally goes something like this: 2 MPs, 3 mayors, […]
Save the date: 21st March – National EV conference with Keynote: Christina Bu, Director General of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association
We are privileged to host Christina Bu in New Zealand for a week. As part of her visit we are organising a 1 day conference in Auckland on 21st March. Details will be on the Drive Electric Website shortly. If you would like to sponsor this event or exhibit at it please contact me. The focus […]
Upcoming Regional Drive Electric event – Auckland: 27 January
Let’s come together to share what we have learned so far and find out who is doing what in the Auckland Region, in relation to Electric Vehicles. This event provides an opportunity for companies/organisations to network, to learn from each other, and to understand the various initiatives organisations are planning. The invitation is open to […]
Samsung follows other electronics giants into the auto industry
Welcome to the age of the software-defined motor vehicle. Samsung has announced it will begin manufacturing electronics parts for the automotive industry, with a specific focus on autonomous vehicles. The South Korean electronics giant is only the latest tech firm to make a somewhat belated push into the carmaker industry, as vehicle computer systems and […]
Press Release: Citroën E-Mehari – A Free Spirit.
Paris, 7 December 2015 The E-MEHARI is a vehicle connected to the history of the brand but with its sights set squarely on the future. It is a wink to an iconic vehicle, the 1968 Méhari, but also far more than that: it is a cheery, allelectric 4-seater cabriolet with modern, fun styling. Through this […]
BMW i3 takes out title
The BMW i3 has been crowned New Zealand Car of the Year 2015 at an awards ceremony at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. Florian Renndorfer, managing director of BMW NZ, holding the NZ Car of Year trophy, flanked by Stella Stocks, left, the AA’s general manager of motoring services, and Liz Dobson, president of the NZ […]
UK government pledges bold ambition for electric cars
Government reaffirms UK’s commitment for almost all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050 at Paris COP21 conference. The UK government has continued to lead global efforts to cut vehicle emissions at the international climate conference in Paris today (3 December 2015). The UK was one of 13 international members of the Zero […]
Gull launches first electric vehicle charging station
Gull, New Zealand’s leading discount fuel retailer has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station, leading the way for powering environmentally friendly vehicles. The flagship site at Greville Road on Auckland’s North Shore, currently offers Kiwi motorists free usage of the charging station, and signals Gull’s commitment towards a new era in energy. Gull […]