EV News & Media Roundup
VW electric racer breaks records at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Since 1916, cars of all types and more recently motorcycles have been competing in this gruelling uphill race. With an official time of 7:57.
London to add 68 electric double-decker buses to its fleet
Even the iconic London Bus is about to go electric with 68 electric buses being added to the fleet.
Tesla Opening Permanent Store in Auckland
Tesla officially launches its first New Zealand store and service centre in Auckland on June 28 with an evening event for Tesla owners to celebrate.
ChargeNet NZ Needs Help From Wellington EV Owners
One in four Wellington residents have no garage so must park on the street The Wellington Council says one in four Wellington residents have no garage so must park on the…
Free plug-in and charge stations for Electric Vehicles at Auckland City carparks
Auckland Transport and leading electric vehicle charging provider, ChargeNet NZ, have formed a strategic partnership to install the first 27 of a network of 60 conveniently located free standard electric…
WEL Networks opens new rapid charger at Hampton Downs
WEL Networks has taken its tally of electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers in the Waikato to six, with the latest going live at Hampton Downs this week.
Finally a Luxury Customisable Motorcycle with CCS Charging
With a massive 15kWh Li-ion battry, Italian Volt's new "Lacama" Motorcyle offers a 200 km range and can be recharged from 0 to 100% with a Level 2 AC 6 kW…
Franklin Drivers Invited
For Goodness Grocer owners Stephanie Martin and partner Karl Kippenberger, the rising cost of fuel meant the decision to switch to electric came as a "no brainer".
Will California Reach 10% EV Sales Market Share By December 2018?
While EVs are still being purchased primarily by “green” and early-adopting consumers, media coverage continues to grow and is generally shifting from a “If?” EVs will go mainstream to “When?” California…
Tesla Semi Glides Across Golden Gate Bridge
Tesla recently shared a short video clip of the silver Semi stealthily gliding over the Golden Gate Bridge while hauling a trailer on the way to Santa Rosa, CA.