Porsche Electric Car, Infiniti Q30, Electric Motorcycle Tour: Today’s Car News
By Stephen Edelstein. Today, we have a report that Porsche will unveil an electric concept car at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the first official photo of the Infiniti Q30 compact, and details of a three-country electric-motorcycle tour. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We now have the first official photo of the production […]
Zero-emissions London double decker buses en route
By Cecily Liu. Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD has designed and built the world’s first pure electric zero-emission double-decker bus, which will enter service in London in October. London’s red double-decker buses have for years dominated the capital, where nearly 1,000 routes are operated by 8,700 buses, many of them double-deckers. Although there has been a […]
Vector: Auckland’s electric car future
Take a good look at what will be a more common sight in the next year – Aucklanders charging electric vehicles at 35 Vector charging stations round the city. Two free public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations already at the headquarters of the country’s largest energy infrastructure provider are the first glimpse of the future […]
Auckland Council begins replacing petrol cars with electric vehicles
By Maria Slade. Auckland Council is moving to electric cars to help save on its vehicle bills and go easier on the environment. The council has just replaced 10 of its petrol cars with two fully electric Nissan Leafs and eight Toyota Prius hybrids. So far the more environmentally friendly vehicles are only a small […]
Outlook positive for electric vehicle uptake in New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 10:31 am Press Release: Otago University Outlook positive for electric vehicle uptake in New Zealand – Otago research New research out of the University of Otago indicates Kiwis are keen to make the shift to energy efficient electric vehicles (EVs) but some key barriers are holding them back. Dr Rebecca Ford, […]
Network Tasman charge ahead with electric cars
Via: Nelson Live Network Tasman has set up charging stations for it’s new Nissan Leaf electric car and hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander. They are hoping to install more as other businesses invest in electric vehicles. Network Tasman Chief Executive, Wayne Mackey, says the company recognises the environmental, health and economic benefits emerging electric vehicle technologies can […]
The New Zealand Transport Fuels & Fleet Management Summit
Introducing the premium event for the transport fuels sector and fleet managers. The New Zealand Transport Fuels & Fleet Management Summit will be held on 21-22 October, at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland. The summit will bring together key stakeholders to discuss important issues and opportunities relevant to both the transport fuels sector, policy makers, researchers […]
Soon, street lights that charge electric cars
A new technology can allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge their cars from street lights, researchers say. The innovative Light and Charge system by the BMW Group is being demonstrated in OxfordBSE 4.71 %, UK, and combines energy-efficient lighting with affordable EV charging. By building charging points into street lights, it would be possible […]
GM is powering its new data center with old Chevrolet Volt batteries
By Nicolette Emmino. When an electric vehicle’s battery has seen it’s last day on the road, what happens to it? If you think General Motors just throws them out, think again. Turns out GM actually re-purposes them and uses them to power one of its data centers. In an effort to reduce energy costs, the […]
Volvo entering the NZ EV market
Volvo Cars New Zealand is very excited to be bringing its first plug-in hybrid into the New Zealand market in December 2015: the all-new XC90 T8 Twin Engine. With a pure electric range of 43kms (above the average New Zealand daily commuter range) and an impressive fuel consumption of just 2.1 l/100 km together with […]