EV Gather in Whangarei for IDEW2018
Oscar Boyd,10 thinks EV's are good for the environment and the future of cars.
He's with Rachel Wansbone Customer excellence Manager at Northpower at the EV gathering at Whangārei's Growers Market.
Whangārei, the country's Friendliest Electric Vehicle town, launched Drive Electric Week with a convoy of EVs at the Whangārei Growers Market on Saturday.
[Northern Advocate - 11 Sept 2018]
Whangārei, the country's Friendliest Electric Vehicle town, launched Drive Electric Week with a convoy of EVs at the Whangārei Growers Market on Saturday.
Drive Electric Week runs until September 16. Last month, Whangārei was named the most the most electric vehicle friendly-town in New Zealand at the EVworld NZ Champions Award in Auckland.
Other events in the city this week include tomorrow from 5.30pm-7.30pm: An After 5 event offering updates on latest innovations, such as ultra-fast chargers, long-range EVs and vehicle-to-grid technology.
And on Saturday, September 15, from 7am-10am: EVs will be on display again at Whangārei Growers' Market and EV owners available to answer questions and give test drives.
Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along to the Growers Market on Saturday to capture the EV buzz.
Kelly Johnson and daughter Jasmin Fisher-Johnson are "fascinated" by the latest EV technology.
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