EV News & Media Roundup
Govt gives electric cars the green light for Drive Electric Week
James Shaw is urging the Government to start building the infrastructure required for electric cars in New Zealand.
Electric vehicle convoy meets wind turbines at Makara for Drive Electric Week
The Government says electric cars are the future - but it was the traditional Kiwi road block of wandering sheep that briefly delayed a convoy to mark Drive Electric Week.
Electric vehicle information campaign launched
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has launched the Government’s electric vehicles information campaign to mark the start of International Drive Electric Week.
New fast electric car charger launched in Thames next week
Thames, a town whose history is steeped in gold mining, transport and grass-roots industry, will next week step into a greener future with the opening of its first fast charge…
Whangarei to launch International Drive Electric Week
Northpower will again be backing International Drive Electric Week when it launches tomorrow.
Touring Electric Cars Spark Interest
Interest in fully electric cars is on the rise, according to a group of enthusiasts who visited Oamaru as part of a national tour last week.
Electric Super Car Leads Silent Revolution
A Tesla was among a group of electric cars which visited the Octagon, as part of the Leading the Charge nationwide tour, promoting electric vehicles for the sake of the…
South Canterbury's First Public Electric Car Charger Officially Unveiled in Timaru
Timaru's charger opening coincided with the arrival of the Leading the Charge road trip convoy, which is travelling from Cape Reinga to Bluff to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.…
New Zealand Gets First Renault Zoe Glimpse at Leading the Charge Event in Wellington
New Zealanders got their first look at the Renault Zoe last Friday at the Leading the Charge event in Wellington. See full article [Lucire.
Plugging Electronics
Electric cars are alive, kicking and about to spark a revolution, says a visiting US advocate. See full article [Otago Daily Times - 18th April 2016]