Leading The Charge Blog
EVs Can't Tow?
Will Hunter has set out to implode the myth that EVs can't tow by demonstrating the towing capabilities of the Nissan Leaf - truly a workhorse of an EV! It can't…
Martinborough Fair - Take 2
The second Martinborough Fair finally took place on the 10th April 2021, having been inconvenienced/postponed by Covid in March, and then affected by rain on the day! However the trusty…
Redvale Landfill - Waste to Energy
The Redvale Landfill - not the most glamorous of site visits but truly fascinating.
Electricana - New Plymouth 27th Feb 2021
Electricarna 2021 was held on Saturday, 27th of February at Central School in New Plymouth.
Martinborough Fair February 2021
The Wellington/Wairarapa BNZT volunteers were out in force at the first Martinborough Fair this year! Organised by Donald Love and Rob Birnie, they engaged the public at the event and offered…
The year 2020 by numbers - of cars!
I was asked recently what percentage of car sales were EVs in New Zealand in the 2020 calendar year – and you would like to think that that percentage should…
Transport Treehouse - a must watch podcast
Those of the EV community who have had the pleasure of meeting Chelsea Sexton, world famous EV advocate, will hopefully have seen/heard a new podcast series, called Transport Treehouse, in…
SI Road Trip Last Legs
Leading The Charge - The Last Legs Timing got serious on Friday with a number of activities planned.
My Road trip experience
1500km in a 24kw Leaf. My experience chasing the 2020 Leading the Charge Road Trip. Just got home after being on the Better NZ Trust Road Trip.
SI Road Trip Day 6
Day 6 saw the roadtrippers travel from the Arthur's Pass area towards Twizel and Omarama.