EV News & Media Roundup
Two Electric Vehicle Stations to Open in South Canterbury on Wednesday
The Leading the Charge road trip arrive in time for the opening of two charging stations in Timaru and Waimate. See full article [Stuff. co.
Chance to See What All the Fuss is About
Whether you believe they are the way of the future, or are simply curious about electric cars, a convoy of them will be passing through Otago next week on the…
Electric Car Drives Itself Along Wellington Motorway Using Autopilot Download
Tesla Model S owner Sean Dick with his car on autopilot on the Wellington motorway. See full article [Stuff. co. nz - 15th April 2016]
Video - Sam Wallace Puts an Electric Tesla Car Through its Paces
The Breakfast weatherman says the model 3 Tesla will 'change the face of motoring'. See full article [TVNZ - 15th April 2016]
Wellington City Council Leads the Charge in Clean Transport
Wellingtonians came to see and ride in electric cars and experience the future of environmentally sustainable transport. See full article
Say Hello to Zoe, Renault's Electric Offering
Renault unveils their new EV in Wellington - the Zoe five-door hatch. See full article [Stuff. co. nz - 14th April 2016]
Rally Leading the Charge for Electric Vehicle Use
Curious Palmerston North residents take a look at a Tesla Model S at the "Leading the Charge" electric vehicle rally in The Square. See full article
Tesla Electric Car Comes to Town
The Tesla S will come humming into Taupo on Wednesday April 13, along with the other electric cars. See full article
Electric Cars on Eat Streat
Visitors to Eat Streat enjoyed an additional treat with their lunch when a range of electric cars, including a top of the line Tesla, went on display.
Roadtrip Promotes Electric Vehicles. NZ Lags Behind World
Fuel efficiency standards would drive the cost of fuel-powered cars up and encourage more drivers into electric vehicles, according to a Waikato University professor. See full article