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AUSTRALIA NOW HAS AN ELECTRIC MERCEDES o us, the EQC means the start The results Mercedes-Benz uncovered 20 ultra-rapid charging stations will be of a new era,” Mercedes- during its research proved to be very available for travel between Adelaide, “TBenz Australia/Pacific chief enlightening. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane with executive officerHorst von Sanden For example, the age range of those who additional stations in Western Australia told EVtalk at the EQC’s launch event in had registered to purchase (and outlaid a and Tasmania. Melbourne. sizable deposit) was between 18 and 86 “There is enough charging “The start of being in full electric with an almost an even split between 29- infrastructure in metropolitan areas, and vehicles in Australia for the first time 59 (29-38 19%, 39-48 23%, 49-58 26%, if you have something at home then you is exciting because we have had quite 59-68 17%). get by,” von Sanden says. some customer interest long before we And “technology & innovation” led “The whole point is how much do you actually launched,” he says. the charge in “what’s important when actually drive, how much do you need “We are absolutely happy, it’s the start of purchasing an EQC” at 45%, sustainability to recharge. I think Australia is ready something exciting and new for us.” second at 27%, driving experience 10% enough.” The customer interest von Sanden is and trendsetting at 5%. According to the research on “how many talking about [in part] is the in-depth The question: “Where are you most km do you drive each day?” Mercedes- analysis they did on the 4000 potential likely to charge your EQC?” uncovered Benz found that 37% travelled less than customers that registered their interest in some other revelations. At home 70%, 50km, 34% 51-100km, 10% 101-150km the EQC and, more specifically, those that work and public charging 7%, and and this progressively dropped with 3% went on to register to purchase. unsure 16%. claiming they travelled more than 400km. “There are people that want a full-electric For public charging in Australia, We asked von Sanden about the delay in vehicle,” von Sanden says. Mercedes-Benz has partnered with launching the EQC. “Yes, of course hybrid is an alternative Chargefox, the largest ultra-rapid EV “Mercedes-Benz doesn’t want to be first and we will continue to offer that, but charging network in Australia. at every cost,” he replies. there is a passionate group of people A five-year Chargefox subscription is “We take the time to develop a product that want a full-electric car and they included as standard for EQC 400 4Matic to a level that we are comfortable with have shown enormous interest in this customers offering free and unlimited launching it and from that perspective we car and they have already ordered or charging at Chargefox ultra-rapid stations. are absolutely happy. We are confident bought them.” By the time EQC deliveries start, about Continued on page 3

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Continued from page 2 we are launching a fantastic vehicle, and if that is at the expense of a year or two so be it, we’re happy with that.” What about the future for EQ? - the division of Mercedes-Benz that’s been established to guide the company’s transition to electric mobility. “Electric does not stop with normal vehicles,” von Sanden says. “There are seven vehicles in the pipeline for a period until 2023 and the models will be up and down from this one, into the higher and lower segments, including AMG,” he says. Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific media relations and public relations head Jerry Stamoulis says there are three pathways of electrification. “One is 48-volt mild-hybrid, there’s plug-in and full-electric. By 2023 everything will be electrified in some way.” Will this mean a move away from diesel? “When you look at GLC and below, yes “But it also gives us the opportunity to showrooms, with first customer deliveries it’s safe to say - but above that there’s learn and look at whether this could be a beginning early 2020. still demand for a 700Nm GLE or GLS for model down the track beyond EQ.” The Australasian launch event began at towing or whatever you need this vehicle We asked if the New Zealand market Mercedes-Me store/cafe in Melbourne, for.” experience had assisted in any way. with an initial briefing that was succinct With the launch of the EQC in Australia, “New Zealand has developed a very and to the point, an introduction to Mercedes-Benz has opted to handle the strong market share, we are quite the salient points about the EQC 400, transactions at brand level rather than at happy with our performance there,” von including design, powertrain and dealerships. Sanden says. suspension - the front axle has steel We wondered what prompted this move? “In terms of the EQC there’s obviously springs and passive dampers with ”At the moment, the thought process big interest. I think New Zealand has the electric motor positioned above [behind this move] is that we want to always been ahead of Australia in hub, while the rear has air springs, make the customer experience more terms of interest in electric vehicles. It passive dampers and the electric motor pleasant,” von Sanden says. has more of a focus on environmental positioned below hub. “We want to make sure that the stock topics, so New Zealand is an important Although the EQC is based on the we have is available where it’s needed. market for us, a different size of course, GLC platform, it shares just 15% of its This is why we will basically use the but we still learn from what happens in components with the popular SUV, dealer as an agent. We need the dealer New Zealand,” he says. with much of that being steering and because we still believe that you have “The EQC is a vehicle that we can proudly suspension. loyalty to a person or to a team, so launch as a true Mercedes. It ticks all The new EV SUV’s 4.77m long, we want the customer to have a loyal the boxes. It’s a new drivetrain, it’s fully 1.88m wide and 1.62m high body has relationship to the retailer. electric but it’s also a full Mercedes,” von been designed to look modern and But we want to cut out the uncertainty or Sanden says. “And this is why maybe aerodynamic but it’s also not overtly lack of transparency by introducing a set it took a little bit longer to get it to this futuristic. Up front, the black panel grille price and basically making all the cars stage - but we’re very proud of it. bears the brand’s iconic three-pointed star that are in the country available to every “Just to add to that, what makes it a real below a softer more rounded bonnet. customer. Mercedes is that you can drive any other It’s large multi-beam LED headlights are “So it doesn’t matter if you go to your Mercedes-Benz, jump into the EQC and connected via a near full-width LED light dealer today and your dealer has a you don’t have to change anything you bar, while to the lower corners, side air certain stock level and he doesn’t happen do and that’s really important. scoops channel airflow to the EQC’s to have the car you’re asking for, what “So you don’t need to ‘relearn’ driving. specifically designed halo-ringed 20” could possibly happen is he tries to sell You just jump into the EQC and drive. alloys (or 21-inch option). you something else from his stock. The only thing you’re missing is the Aerodynamically, the EQC boasts a “We are looking to make it simpler and engine noise and you get used to that 0.28Cd drag coefficient that’s been smoother for the customer to get the EQC pretty quickly.” optimised with regressive roof tilt towards that they want, from the national stock.” The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC the rear, a prominent roof spoiler for Is that only for the EQC? is priced at $137,900 (MRLP). It is now improved flow and a smooth underbody “At the moment, yes,” von Sanden says. on sale and available to view in EQ Continued on page 4

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Continued from page 3 electric car and the equal highest-ever child allowing for unhindered air flow. At occupant score of any car. the rear, LED lighting and another LED Regenerative braking levels are managed full-width light bar grabs much of the or controlled via steering wheel paddles. attention, with the tailgate granting Upon start-up the EQC begins in drive access to 500L of seat up luggage space. with a more natural brake bias. Paddle up The interior is unquestionably modern to D+ and the EQC offers virtually zero Mercedes-Benz but with subtle nods motor braking, D- moderate braking and to its electrical evolution. It has D - offers full regen. leather luxury and exposed stitching This new Mercedes-Benz EV is powered throughout, however, the air vents have by two 150kW electric motors generating a copper wire inspired insert design with a total of 300kW of power and 760Nm of circuit-board surrounds. Dual 10.25-inch torque. Generally speaking, when you’re display screens that are touch, pad and driving around town, the front motor is voice controlled and come complete the one that’s engaged for everyday with the latest MBUX iteration. driving, but if you’re asking more of the Those that have been inside any car in dynamic, both motors are engaged. current Mercedes-Benz vehicle will find It comes with an electric drivetrain, it all instantly familiar, but one point of direct drive, fixed ratio transmission for particular interest is the “range cloud” each axle, that offers smooth and linear that overlays your vehicle’s range on to acceleration and improved efficiency - the EQC’s navigation screen as a cloud. 0-100km/h is 5.1 seconds. It’s real time, based on your current The 405-volt output, 80kWh (usable) driving performance. lithium-ion 625kg battery forms part As expected, the EQC is a front runner in of the EQC’s floor, providing a low terms of safety and driver’s aids. Attention centre of gravity and comes with an assist, pre-safe plus, pre-safe sound, eight-year/160,000km warranty, while a active parking assist, active blind spot three-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle assist, evasive and active steering assist, warranty applies to all other items, with multibeam LED, active distance assist annual servicing intervals. distronic, active brake assist - to name Energy consumption for the EQC is rated but a few. at 21.4kWh/100km. With a full charge Plus, in the new EQC 400’s five-star on board, the EQC can travel between Australasian New Car Assessment Program top-ups for up to 434km (ADR) or 353km (ANCAP) safety rating, it scored 96% for WLTP. Charging 110kW DC/7.4kW AC. adult occupant protection and 92% for child Type 2 AC charging 4km/30minutes via a occupant protection. That represents the domestic socket, CCS DC 220km/30mins highest-ever adult occupant score for an via ultra-rapid charge.

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IKEA EV delivery trucks on the road IKEA DELIVERIES VIA EV TRUCK ueensland’s first all-electric typical diesel equivalent, enhanced delivery truck for IKEA’s planned driver comfort and safety with little Qzero emissions truck fleet by heat and noise, and reduced cost 2025 is on the road. of total ownership,” SEA Electric Fleet service provider All Purpose Oceania regional director Glen Transport (APT) is deploying the truck Walker says. after a three-year project in conjunction ATP operates an owner driver with Melbourne-based automotive model and has purchased the SEA technology company SEA Electric. Hino 917 delivery truck to test the Mark Bailey, left, was at the launch IKEA’s vision for a 100% electric home business benefits of running it. delivery fleet by 2025 is seeing fleet An EV leasing scheme to its owner delivery services such as APT partner drivers is planned by ATP for a with SEA Electric to build all-electric sustainable business model. delivery trucks. IKEA is a corporate member of the “All Purpose Transport is a progressive EV100 group of companies, joining transport business that wants to take a the likes of DHL, Heathrow Airport, leadership role in Queensland towards Hewlett Packard and Swiss Post. reducing emissions with the introduction Another IKEA fleet partner, Sydney- of electric vehicles,” general manager based ANC has had three IKEA Paul Kahlert says. SEA Electric delivery trucks on the He says ATP is aiming for 10% of its IKEA road for the past 10 months. The converted Hino 917 glider delivery fleet to be all-electric by the end Collectively the three ANC electric of 2020. trucks have travelled 85,000km, Fairweather is encouraged by Bailey’s The delivery truck is built on a Hino 917 travelling an average of 185km daily on a speech, “with his acknowledgement glider with the SEA-Drive 120a power single charge, and made more than 5000 of this fast transitioning segment and system. deliveries with an average weight of that Australia has been slow to adopt “The 100% electric power-system offers around 2.5 tonnes. strategies to support it, however, implying a range of up to 300km [unladen], zero In 10 months the three ANC electric this would soon change.” emissions saving an estimated 36 tonnes trucks are estimated to have saved 90 A further discussion following the of CO2 per annum when compared to a tonnes of CO2. minister’s address suggests electric SEA Electric founder and rubbish trucks should be supported in chief executive officerTony Queensland. Fairweather was invited to the “I am confident that this will be the ATP EV truck launch. start of many more electric commercial “The event was well represented vehicles for Queensland,” Fairweather by IKEA and many All Purpose concludes. SEA Electric has had several Transport clients, as well as being commercial EV orders in Australia, New supported by the Queensland Zealand, the USA and Thailand and Government with minister [for plans an assembly plant in the Latrobe transport and main roads] Mark Valley in regional Victoria. ANC electric trucks charge up Bailey addressing the room.”

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GROUP GENERAL MANAGER FUTURE MAY NOT BE SMOOTH Deborah Baxter 027 530 5016 here is a reasonable expectation [email protected] that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will dominate the future of transport. by Raul A. Barreto T Senior Lecturer Utopian visions suggest these driverless University of vehicles will lead to dramatic changes to our MANAGING EDITOR Adelaide Richard Edwards cities and their transportation. 021 556 655 AVs operating on a network would allow [email protected] traffic to move safely and seamlessly through cities. They would use less • Traffic flow space per vehicle. Traffic flow would • The number of vehicles needed to PUBLISHER Vern Whitehead be unhindered by traffic lights or other service commuter demands 021 831 153 traditional driver signals. • Parking [email protected] More efficient transportation would use less • Broader land use in the city centre. fuel. Urban spaces could be repurposed as Adelaide is unusual, as a result of its his- parking needs virtually disappear. tory as a planned city, in having a discrete Auto Media Group Limited makes every endeavour But this vision depends on a range of factors. number of entry and exit points. This to ensure information contained in this publication is accurate, however we are not liable for any losses or In particular, these predictions largely rely on allows us to map more accurately aver- issues resulting from its use. how car drivers respond to the advent of AVs. age daily traffic flows in and out of the city Printed by: Alpine Printers. Our research suggests people’s attitudes centre. to driving and their cars could limit the Our analysis focuses on three of the city’s predicted benefits to traffic flow and city gateways, as shown below. efficiency, at least during the initial transition We measured flows through these to driverless vehicles. intersections on a typical day. Using minute- by-minute real-time data, monitored at traffic What did the research look signals, we created a picture of typical traffic flows into and out of the CBD. at? We also surveyed commuters to discern The research uses the city of Adelaide their transport preferences versus their as a test case. We surveyed commuter perceptions of the hypothetical future. preferences for the acceptance and use of Combining this information, we then driverless vehicles, as compared with their describe possible outcomes of the transition current preferences. evtalk.co.nz to automated vehicles. We then developed two scenarios. One is evtalk.com.au for the medium to long term, when vehicles autotalk.co.nz are fully autonomous. The other is for the What did the survey find? Above is a summary of the survey of a autotalk.com.au short-term transitional phase, during which a representative sample of 526 regular mix of conventional and driverless vehicles transporttalk.co.nz commuters into the Adelaide CBD. share the roads. futuretrucking.com.au Data: How Might Autonomous Vehicles Using traffic-flow data for Adelaide, we Impact the City? wheeltalk.co.nz analysed the implications of a shift towards identicar.co.nz driverless vehicles for: Continued on page 7 NEWSTALK

JAGUAR I-PACE RANGE EXTENDED aguar is giving I-Pace customers and deliver up to 20km of additional an early Christmas present with real-world range on a full charge, Ja complimentary update giving with race-derived enhancements increased real-world range. delivered through optimisation of An extra 20km (8%) of range can battery management, thermal be added, thanks to technical systems and all-wheel drive knowledge gained from the torque improvements. I-Pace eTrophy race series. The update will Range-boosting software has also add enhanced been developed as a result, software-over-the-air available to I-Pace customers functionality. supporting the ABB FIA Formula E racing. with the complimentary update Jaguar introduced the The aim was to leverage technical installed at retailers. eTrophy in 2018 as the world’s expertise to develop future electric Simon Evans Changes to the all-electric model first all-electric production- road cars as part of Jaguar’s “Race to will improve battery performance based international race series Continued on page 10

Continued from page 6 We queried respondents’ willingness to carshare by taking advantage of common knowledge of real-world company Uber. We also investigated respondents’ attitudes by positing a scenario in which driverless vehicles are the norm and conventional driving is a luxury. We assessed likely resistance to AVs by considering their willingness to pay to continue to drive traditional vehicles in this scenario. Key results are shown below.

personal attachment to it. much as 76% in the Utopian driver- Attitudes and costs will Second, cost may be a crucial factor less future. This is due to current high shape transition in take-up of driverless vehicles. As car dependence and long commuting Two observations flow from the costs fall, most commuters might times and distances at peak periods. responses. bow to financial pressure to shift to Yet some predicted benefits, notably the First, it seems likely drivers’ prevailing autonomous vehicles. However, a very large reduction in vehicle numbers attitudes to vehicle ownership may be minority might lobby to keep a mix of and better traffic flows, might not be influencing their attitudes to autonomous driverless and conventional vehicles on achieved in the near to medium term. vehicles. For many, their car represents the road. This is due to uncertainty about how the a status symbol. They feel a strong Our analysis suggests Adelaide could transition to a totally driverless city will reduce its current vehicle fleet by as be achieved and how long it will take.

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Tesla’s "Baja rally" ready Cybertruck esla chief executive Elon Musk F150 pick-up where the Cybertruck's spec model, or 3.4 tonnes of towing on says the company's all-electric pick- instant torque easily overwhelmed what the base-model. Tup truck will be ready to tackle the is the best-selling vehicle in the US. "The top three selling vehicles in the US Baja Rally. are pick-up trucks, so we have to have The Cybertruck has been revealed in "The top three selling one ... but they all look pretty much the California, promising fully adjustable vehicles in the US are pick- same,” he says. air-suspension, dampers, ride height "This looks nothing like any other pick-up and a superior approach, breakover and up trucks, so we have truck,” Musk attests. departure angle to rival or better other to have one ... but they The extremely angular Cybertruck's body offerings like the Ford Ranger Raptor. design also boasts a superior monocoque Tesla says the Cybertruck offers 16 inches all look pretty much the chassis design using high-strength (40cm) of ground clearance - better same,” he says. steel that enabled Musk to demonstrate than the Raptor's 28.3cm - and gives 35 live hitting the vehicle's panels with a degrees of approach, and 28-degrees of Cybertruck's maximum towing capacity sledge hammer on stage. Having also departure angle, both also better than the is cited as 6.35 tonnes (14,000lb), with a hit a conventional pick-up's passenger Blue Oval's "off-road warrior". payload of 1587kg (3500lb) on the top- door several times leaving large, virtually irreparable dents, the Cybertruck, as Musk describes, is "a truck you can take a hammer to, won’t scratch, and a 9mm bullet shot at the door the skin is so strong it is basically bulletproof." Three Cybertruck models will be available, including the top-spec 500+ mile range, tri-motor, all-wheel drive version capable of 0-100km/h sprints of 2.9 seconds (costing US$69,900/ A$103,000 ). The Cybertruck range will start at US$39,900 (A$58,700) with a 250+ miles of battery range for a single-motor Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Cybertruck looks nothing like the rest. rear-drive layout. The conclusion of the reveal also “It’ll basically be able to do the Baha rally," Three Cybertruck models announced Tesla's foray into the Musk says tongue-in-cheek. will be available, including motorcycle market, with Musk almost Musk says he's particularly proud that the forgetting: "Oh, we also made an ATV”. overall dimensions of the Cybertruck are the top-spec 500+ mile A four-wheeled ATV was ridden onto the less than a conventional pick-up truck but range, tri-motor, all-wheel stage and up on to the Cybertruck using can offer 1.98 metres of tray area, and built-in ramps where: "You can load an says it will even tap into the adjustable drive version capable ATV or dirt bike on the back and adjust air suspension to offer an on-board of 0-100km/h sprints the suspension, and it’ll plug-in and compressed air supply to inflate tyres. charge in the Cybertruck,” Musk revealed. The reveal event also showed a video of 2.9 seconds (costing Tesla is now taking orders for the demonstration of a tug-of-war with a Ford US$69,900/A$103,000 ). Cybertruck.

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SELLING HEAVY CARS PUMPING UP EMISSIONS ustralia's real-world emissions are and increased in recent years. every year due in part to trending upward and show no This creates a significant policy Australia's national fleet Asigns of slowing down as brands issue," he explains. distance-travelled average and dealers continue selling heavier cars Smit's 24-page report which rising from 142 billion to demanding consumers. draws on data and analysis kilometres in 2000, to 176 University of Technology Sydney adjunct from the EPA, ClimateWorks, billion kilometres in 2016 professor Robin Smit's report, Real- the Bureau of Infrastructure, - and CO2 dominates the World CO2 Emissions Performance of the University of Queensland, greenhouse emissions from Australian New Passenger Vehicle Fleet the Australian Greenhouse Robin Smit Australia's road transport, at an 2008-2018, has found the 19.5 million Emissions Information System, estimated 74.8 million tonnes cars on our roads are emitting record the statistics bureau, the National of “carbon dioxide equivalent” or CO2-e levels of carcinogens, carbon dioxide, Transport Commission and many more, emissions entering the atmosphere and fine soot particles. says Australia nationally remains hands- annually. Despite the introduction of Euro 5 off in its approach to plugging tailpipe Diesel passenger vehicle sales have emissions standards and the widespread emissions. increased dramatically in the last 10 years adoption of fuel-saving engines and "Australia does not have mandatory fuel as well, which is another factor blamed transmission technology from vehicle efficiency and/or CO2 vehicle emission for Australia's emissions increase. manufacturers, such as direct-injection, standards, which are internationally Diesel passenger vehicle sales made continuously variable transmissions (CVT), recognised as a key and fundamental up 12% of the 2008 fleet, increasing to variable valve timing, turbocharging, and policy measure to reduce GHG 19% in 2012 and remaining "more or stop-start engine shutdown and cylinder emissions," Smit writes in the introduction. less stable" from 2013-2018, fluctuating deactivation features on many models, "The majority of state and territory between 17-18%, the report notes. emissions continue to rise. Why? governments across Australia have However, those diesel vehicles, including "There is a general expectation and either announced or are developing zero medium and large SUVs, duel-cab utes acceptance that mean CO2 emission emission and/or electric vehicle policy and people movers, "are, on average rates of the Australian new passenger frameworks," he acknowledges. about 40% heavier than petrol PVs". vehicle fleet will autonomously reduce "There are, however, no co-ordinated The diesel-only Toyota Hilux and Ford over time, due to technological national policy measures in place in Ranger remain the two most popular improvements enforced by overseas Australia that specifically mitigate CO2 vehicles sold in Australia, while other vehicle emissions legislation," Smit emissions – or rather greenhouse gas prominent diesel models including the reports. (GHG) emissions from road transport," LandCruiser and Prado, Hyundai Tuscon "This assumption is likely incorrect, and Smit explains. and Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Sportage, that CO2 emissions performance of new The professor says available evidence the Mazda CX-5 and BT-50, the Holden passenger vehicles has, in fact, stabilised, shows emissions continue to increase Continued on page 10

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Continued from page 9 Australian diesel cars," the report says. the period 2009-2018," the report says. Colorado, Volkswagen Amarok, Isuzu Smit's report suggests using fleet average Tare weight has risen by 15%, gross D-Max and MU-X, Nissan Navara and data to track emissions, which shows vehicle mass (the maximum legal mass X-Trail, remain among the most popular Australia's average fleet emissions as a vehicle is allowed to weigh) has vehicles routinely sold in Australia – all with trending downward from 2006-2015 grown by 17%, which " is well known diesel engines either optional or exclusive. before plateauing in 2016 is inaccurate to strongly affect fuel use and CO2 Light commercial diesel sales are the when compared to real-world data from emission rates, as heavier vehicles dominant powertrain preference going the NTC which shows CO2 has increased require more energy to move," the back years, with over 40,000 new diesel since 2014, and from the Transport report states. LCVs sold in 2019 thus far and over Energy/Emission Research organisation "Vehicle manufacturers have not applied 63,000 reported sold in 2018. which shows CO2 in 2018 surpassed changes in vehicle specifications in a way But the overtaking of SUVs from levels recorded in 2008. that would have consistently improved passenger cars as the preferential The report also finds that engine fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 consumer choice is supporting the downsizing from 2008-2018 has seen emissions," the report explains. emissions increase – almost 200,000 mean engine capacity and number of "This is likely caused – to some extent – petrol SUVs were sold privately last year cylinders in vehicles purchased has by a lack of nationally coordinated policy and they’ve just passed 170,000 year-to- reduced 13% and 8% respectively, measures and incentives in Australia, date in 2019. showing a trend to reduce the engine such as mandatory GHG emission or Other diesel vehicle design parameters size of the passenger fleet. fuel efficiency standards for new motor also adversely affect CO2 emission Performance of those engines has also vehicles." rates, the report shows, such as having a increased slightly overall by 3% in that Total real-world CO2 emissions from higher proportion of 4WD vehicles, with 10-year period, however, weight has passenger vehicles are estimated to 15% higher engine capacity and a lower dramatically increased, nullifying those have increased roughly 10% in the proportion of CVT transmissions. increases in efficiency and output. period 2008-2018, from about 37 million "A climate friendly and low greenhouse "Both tare weight and gross vehicle tonnes in 2008 to 40 million tonnes in gas emission image is incorrect for weight have consistently increased over 2018.

Continued from page 7 eTrophy analysis will give customers Additional changes derived from Innovate” mission. access to an improvement of up to 8% real-world data analysis include more The series puts the all-electric SUV dependent on usage – potentially an efficient energy harvesting from through extreme use conditions and extra 20km of real-world range. regenerative braking when the battery the first competitive season yielded Changes include all-wheel drive torque is in a high state of charge. The amount critical learnings for the durability and distribution alterations between the of energy recovery has been increased thermal control of the battery and torque front and rear motors to deliver greater at lower driving speeds to maximise management systems, Jaguar says. efficiency when driving in ECO mode, efficiency and range. Jaguar engineers have also analysed data refinements to thermal management Changes to the predictive range from more than 80 million kilometres of control making greater use of the active calculation algorithm will deliver a real-world journeys across the world. radiator vane system and closing the more accurate and consistent estimate Jaguar’s first full battery-electric vehicle vanes more frequently to enhance of vehicle range, while being more has a 470km range from its 90kWh aerodynamic performance more. reflective of an individual’s driving style. lithium-ion battery. Updates allow the battery to run to a After receiving the latest software, While the new software upgrade doesn’t lower state of charge than previously, more electronic modules will be able change the official certified range figure, without affecting driveability, durability or to receive remote updates, providing the marginal gains developed from performance. ongoing enhancements.

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EVS AND HYBRIDS CONTINUE TO CLIMB

ales of electric vehicles (EVs), plug- in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Sand hybrids continue to rise across all new vehicle sectors while their petrol and diesel equivalents fall. That’s according to new vehicle sales figures for November 2019 released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Hybrids are hitting the high notes, recording generous sales increases in most categories. For instance, hybrids in the non-private passenger segment show 2026 sales for November – up 95% on November 2018’s 1039 and a 70.4% increase year-to-date (YTD), going from 7540 in 2018 to 12,849 this year. Hybrid SUVs in the non-private sector 73 in November 2019 – up 265%, while They’ve rocketed in the popular SUV have gone up 708.6% in November they rise from 228 in 2018 to 454 in 2019 categories too. comparisons (58 to 469) and 292% in (99.1%) in YTD comparisons. In the private SUV segment, hybrids have YTD comparisons (865 to 3391). Hybrids in that same segment go leaped from just 46 in November 2018 to Electric vehicles and PHEVs are making from 502 in November 2018 to 764 in 638 in November 2019 – up more than giant strides too, but not quite in the November 2019 (52.2%) and from 3613 in 999%, while YTD figures are nearly as same numbers. 2018 to 6103 in 2019 (68.9%) in YTD sales good, up 675.1% from 610 in 2018 to 4728 In the private passenger sector, electric/ figures. this year. PHEVs go from 20 in November 2018 to In the non-private passenger category, electrics/PHEVs rise from 26 in November 2018 to 105 in NEW VEHICLE SALES BY BUYER TYPE AND FUEL TYPE OCTOBER 2019 November 2019, up 303.8%, and Month YTD Variance +/- Vol. & % from 372 to 533 YTD (43.3%). Rises are also recorded for sales Total Market 2019 2018 2019 2018 MTH YTD MTH YTD of SUV electric/PHEVs in both the ELECTRIC/PHEV private and non-private segments. They go from 27 in November Passenger Private 73 20 454 228 53 226 265.0% 99.1% 2018 to 61 in November 2019 Passenger Non- 105 26 533 372 79 161 303.8% 43.3% Private (125.9%) and 172 in 2018 to 739 in 2019 YTD (329.7%) in the private SUV Private 61 27 739 172 34 567 125.9% 329.7% category. SUV Non-Private 81 29 960 465 52 495 179.3% 106.5% And in non-private sales they Light Commercial 1 0 26 14 1 12 - 85.7% climb from 29 to 81 in November Non-Private comparisons (179.3%) and 465 in Sub Total 321 102 2,712 1,251 219 1,461 214.7% 116.8% 2018 to 960 in 2019 YTD (106.5%). HYBRID The only other segment to record Passenger Private 764 502 6,103 3,613 262 2,490 52.2% 68.9% electric/PHEV vehicle sales is Passenger Non- the non-private light commercial 2,026 1,039 12,849 7,540 987 5,309 95.0% 70.4% Private category which sees one sold SUV Private 61 27 739 172 34 567 125.9% 329.7% in November 2019 compared SUV Non-Private 81 29 960 465 52 495 179.3% 106.5% with none for the same month in 2018, YTD totals showing a near Sub Total 2,932 1,597 20,651 11,790 1,335 8,861 83.6% 75.2% doubling from 14 in 2018 to 26 in TOTAL 3,253 1,699 23,363 13,041 1,554 10,322 47.8% 79.2% 2019 – up 85.7%.

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JAGUAR I-PACE CLAIMS NEW ZEALAND CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 he Jaguar I-Pace has been named the 2019 New Zealand Car of the TYear – the first time a full battery electric vehicle has won the award. The BMW i3 was the first plug-in to win the award in 2015, but at the time was offered with a range-extending petrol motor. Members of the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild made up of over 20 professional journalists with specialist expertise in the automotive industry, reviewed and voted for the SUV throughout the year. Guild president – and Auto Media Group managing editor – Richard Edwards says the I-Pace’s innovative design and feature Kenchington says the award caps off an behind the I-Pace,” he says. set led to its selection as this year’s exceptional launch for the new model The 21 voting members of the Guild overall winner. which has been a pioneer in the premium evaluated the I-Pace against a range “We are delighted to name the Jaguar EV category. of criteria including how the vehicle I-Pace as the 2019 New Zealand Car of the “The I-Pace won an unprecedented three performs its intended role; its styling, Year. With it already holding the 2019 World awards at the World Car of the Year as interior design and accommodation; fit, Car of the Year title, it is a real endorsement well as more than 70 international awards finish and quality; ride and refinement; of our independent voting process. including Car of the Year awards in more performance; road-holding and handling; “The Jaguar I-Pace is an impressive car. Its than a dozen countries – from Canada value for money; active and passive unique design offers buyers the chance through to Germany since its global launch. safety and environmental responsibility. to have both a sports car and SUV at the “The acknowledgement from New The Jaguar I-Pace beat out nine other same time, while also offering the latest in Zealand’s Motoring Writing Guild finalists in the New Zealand Car of the convenience and safety features.” members, a highly experienced group Year awards, including two other EV’s to “The fact that it is all-electric with a very who have reviewed hundreds of vehicles take the top honour. This year’s finalists usable range is an absolute bonus. New from almost every marque available on were the Audi e-tron, Ford Focus, Holden Zealand is ideally placed with its huge the market today, is particularly gratifying Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jaguar I-Pace, share of renewable energy to make the for the Jaguar team at a local level. Mazda 3, Mercedes GLE, Peugeot 508, most of the advancements in electric “Today’s award is recognition of the Tesla Model 3 and Toyota RAV4. vehicles the new vehicle industry is hundreds of hours that have been The award itself is named the Peter providing us,” he says. invested by world-class engineers and Greenslade Award, after late member Jaguar NZ general manager Steve designers in developing the technology Peter Greenslade. EVS PASS 18,000 IN NEW ZEALAND lectric vehicle registrations hit New light pure electrics come in at 18,186 in November – up 554 on 3698 – 145 up on October’s 3553. Ethe previous month. That figure may well be boosted That’s more than 2000 past the 16,000 early next year by more expected EV target set for the end of this year to Tesla Model 3 deliveries, the Model achieve 64,000 EVs on our roads by the 3 leading the list in that category for end of 2021. November with 52 sales. But the rate of increase is insufficient For the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to reach the 20,000 milestone by category, new light PHEVs lead December 31. the way with 2844 registrations in more than October’s 1420 registrations. Used light pure electrics lead the charge November, up 82 on the previous month’s Heavy EVs continue their slow climb, with 9987 registrations up 253 on October’s 2762. up six on October to 169 registrations in 9734 recorded by the Ministry of Transport. Used light PHEVs reached 1488 – 68 November.

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NZ’S FIRST INTER-CITY HEAVY EV ROAD FREIGHTER LAUNCHED ew Zealand’s first contestable fund administered long-haul EV road by EECA. Nfreighter has been “This will test the performance launched on November 27 of EV technology in the freight at Auckland’s Eden Park by sector,” Woods says. Alsco NZ. The launch sent a message The company, which provides to the business community linen, uniforms, floorcare, about the financial and hygiene and first aid products, environmental advantages consumables and other rental of using a new class of EV services to more than 27,000 transport. Kiwi businesses, will use the “The transport industry and To watch the video, check out our official Auto Media Group heavy EV for transporting such wider business will be most YouTube channel goods about 286km daily interested in the comparative between Taupo, Rotorua and capex and opex figures of 180 power system, the viable transport options. Tauranga. a heavy EV compared to a freighter weighs about 22.5 Converting a third of its Energy and resources minister diesel,” Alsco Group general tonnes full, has 200km range, fleet of 350, including 15 Megan Woods, climate manager Mark Roberts says. provides 372kW maximum diesel freighters, to EVs and change minister James Shaw, “By adapting the build, and power and 3500Nm torque, eliminating coal as an energy Taupo mayor David Trewavas our operational model slightly, saves an estimated $49,740 source are among four key and other representatives we are looking to demonstrate in annual operational costs sustainability goals Alsco NZ attended the launch that the new EV technology (no road user charge, halves has through to 2030. ceremony, along with Energy is financially viable. That it is maintenance and saves Shaw says the transition to Efficiency and Conservation potentially a game-changer. It 25,000 litres of diesel and a more climate constrained Authority (EECA) chief is an exciting step for Alsco, 67,610 kg of CO2 a year). world will be one of the executive Andrew Caseley. and for the heavy transport Alsco also advocates how greatest drivers of innovation, aAlsco NZ received $50,126 industry.” wider business can better the launch providing a classic towards the project in January Based on a Hino GH 1828 support regions by adopting example. from the low emission vehicles with an electric SEA-Drive cleaner and more financially

YOOGO SHARE REBRANDS AS ZILCH lectric car sharing part of everyday life, the name service Yoogo Share aiming to better align the Ehas relaunched as Zilch. brand to the vision. Zilch means “zero” or While changes may be made “nothing”, as in zero to the way the service looks, emissions. Zilch says it provides Zero emission car business as usual for sharing is a way its forward-thinking for organisations customers already and individuals on board. to significantly It already has reduce their more than 2000 carbon footprint, bookings monthly Zilch, meaning zero or nothing the company says. Kirsten Corson in Christchurch and and general manager Kirsten Corson says some Hyundai Yoogo Share was has saved about 240 Corson says. Kona EVs will be added to launched in Christchurch in tonnes of carbon in the city, “Investment from Genesis the Auckland fleet and that February 2018, with prime running mainly Hyundai Ioniq Energy is allowing Zilch a new hub will be opening minister Jacinda Ardern doing and BMW i3 EVs. to expand its Auckland soon at Auckland Airport, the honours. “We’ve recently opened a operations and also to launch with further hubs opening in As Zilch, the car share intends hub in Fanshawe Street in next year in Wellington.” 2020. making sustainable mobility a Auckland,” Zilch co-founder

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