Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Drive Electric for InfoPages here.
Drive Electric - Latest News [Page 2]
‘Bonus Malus’ – How Sweden’s EV Scheme Makes Polluters Pay
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 9:52 am | Drive Electric
EV registrations in Sweden hit a historic high of 18 per cent in the month of the feebate’s implementation. More >>
Government push needed on EV incentives
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:03 am | Drive Electric
Huge progress has been made on growing New Zealand’s electric vehicle fleet in the last five years, but EV advocacy group Drive Electric wants the government to more clearly signal its intentions. More >>
Norway Expert to Discuss NZ Transition to Electric Vehicles
Monday, 26 November 2018, 11:17 am | Drive Electric
Secretary General the Norwegian Electric Vehicle (EV) Association, Christina Bu arrives in New Zealand on Monday (26th November) to meet with industry, fleet buyers and politicians to discuss what New Zealand can learn from Norway’s world-leading conversion ... More >>
EVs part of vehicle finance and insurance shake-up
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 4:47 pm | Drive Electric
Electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and car-sharing are set to disrupt how the finance and insurance sector operates, Drive Electric’s experts say. More >>
Drive Electric ramps up EV advocacy
Monday, 17 September 2018, 1:31 pm | Drive Electric
Electric vehicle advocacy group Drive Electric has been promoting the uptake of EVs in New Zealand on several fronts during recent months. More >>
International Drive Electric Week in the South Island
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 12:40 pm | Drive Electric
The 8th annual Drive Electric Week (DEW), a international celebration of electric vehicles (EVs), will be held September 8–16 in more than 300 registered events across the United States, Canada and New Zealand. Through test drives, rides, news ... More >>
Government action needed to boost EV numbers
Thursday, 16 August 2018, 1:00 pm | Drive Electric
Tax breaks are needed to achieve the Government’s long-held goal of having 64,000 electric vehicles on the road by the end of 2021, according to EV advocacy group Drive Electric. More >>
NZ keeping pace with electric vehicle charging technology
Friday, 29 June 2018, 9:12 am | Drive Electric
Drive Electric’s EV charging experts say work is underway to make sure New Zealand keeps up with the latest charging technology. More >>
Electric vehicle paper starts charging conversation
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 1:21 pm | Drive Electric
Research commissioned by Drive Electric has generated a deeper analysis of the impact widespread electric vehicle charging would have on the electricity network. More >>
Electric vehicle selection set to take off
Monday, 16 April 2018, 3:38 pm | Drive Electric
New electric vehicles will hit the market at a rapid pace over the next two years, not-for-profit group Drive Electric says. More >>
Trucks and buses going electric
Friday, 9 March 2018, 10:31 am | Drive Electric
Heavy vehicles are a huge part of the electric revolution, not-for-profit group Drive Electric says. On the international stage, major companies such as Tesla and Daimler AG are racing to develop electrified heavy-duty trucks, while other vehicles like ... More >>
Top tips for safely charging an EV at home
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 1:00 pm | Drive Electric
Electric vehicle advocacy group Drive Electric is encouraging potential EV owners to find out if their properties are suitable for home-charging. Drive Electric board member Eric Pellicer says charging at home is the easiest way to power up an EV. More >>
EV ridesharing trial to Devonport ferry
Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 12:06 pm | Drive Electric
The introduction of an electric vehicle ridesharing trial between commuters’ homes and the Devonport ferry is being applauded by Drive Electric. More >>
Drive Electric supports NZTA’s EV move
Friday, 12 January 2018, 1:12 pm | Drive Electric
The New Zealand Transport Agency’s decision to look at boosting its electric vehicle fleet and invest in charging infrastructure has been welcomed by Drive Electric. More >>
Five priorities to promote electric vehicle uptake
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 7:27 pm | Drive Electric
Not-for-profit group Drive Electric has outlined five key priorities it is encouraging the new government to support as New Zealand moves towards an electric vehicle future. More >>
Driverless future on the horizon
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 1:43 pm | Drive Electric
Vehicles that can drive themselves might seem like something straight out of a science fiction film. More >>
What challenges do EVs pose for electricity infrastructure?
Monday, 10 July 2017, 2:48 pm | Drive Electric
How the growing number of electric vehicles will affect New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure is an issue Drive Electric has been investigating. More >>
