NZ’S NEWS SOURCE FOR ELECTRIC, INTELLIGENT AND AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF EVTALK.CO.NZ – VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 4 | DECEMBER 2018 Electric sleigh-ride slowing he electric vehicle surge is showing signs of a slow-down, Taccording to the latest Ministry of Transport EV registration figures. But is this just a temporary or seasonal blip? Electric and hybrid light vehicle registrations reached 11,255 in No- The Electric Island Waiheke initiative launch. vember - only about a 400 increase on the previous month compared with around a 640 spurt between Waiheke wants to September and October. Used light pure electrics were again the leader with 6463 in Novem- ber – 275 up on October’s 6188. be world’s first EV New light pure electric vehicles reached 1949 in November – 46 up on the previous month. Used light plug-in hybrids rose 22 residential island to 870 for November, while new light plug-in hybrids increased by 55 to uckland’s Waiheke Island has em- need to be replaced, advocacy group reach 1862. barked on a plan to become the Electric Island Waiheke says. Heavy EVs only went up by one – Aworld’s first electric vehicle-only Visitors probably won’t be allowed to 111. residential island by 2030. to bring their internal combustion At the present rate the EV total It already has about 86 EVs among a engine (ICE) vehicles over on the car for 2018 is likely to fall short of a permanent population of about 9000, ferry either after 2030 – especially with hoped for 12,000, but it will still summer visitor numbers pushing that passenger and vehicle ferries likely to be be well over the initial end-of-year to 45,000. electric and possibly hydrogen powered 8000 target. Around 7000 conventional cars, by then. The goal is to reach 16,000 EVs buses and trucks on the island would Continued on page 8 by the end of 2019 to be on track for 64,000 EVs on our roads by the end INSIDE of 2021. Norway EV leader’s advice 3 A drop in EV listings month-on- The battery bottleneck 4 month is also seen by Trade Me Audi e-tron review 6 Motors. Hydrogen interest rises 12 3 12 Continued on page 25

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he leader of the world’s largest EV ronment minister James quiet and fun.” Vehicle Inspection NZ owners’ group doesn’t own an EV. Shaw that this country She believes many T But that doesn’t stop Norwe- risks becoming a dump- people are also wait- gian EV Association secretary general ing ground for polluting ing for EV options, Christina Bu promoting them. vehicles unless tighter like popular SUVs. “I’ve never owned a car,” Bu says dur- restrictions – including “More than 30,000 ing a New Zealand visit to talk with poli- emissions standards – Norwegians have ticians, industry leaders, fleet managers are introduced. paid deposits for and others about what can be learnt Battery electric ve- new BEVs, such as from Norway’s world-leading conver- hicles (BEVs) especially the Audi e-tron and sion to EVs. are favoured in Norway Hyundai Kona SUVs. The 38-year-old has no need to own (about 190,000 BEVs Demand is high for a car – walking for 25 minutes between compared with around Christina Bu longer range EVs like home and work in Oslo, and test driv- 90,000 PHEVs) because the Jaguar I-Pace ing an EV at her job when necessary. A the tax breaks and other incentives and Tesla Model 3.” parking space with a charger is available make it worthwhile people getting Bu says the Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf, in the garage serving her apartment them, Bu says. BMW i3 and Tesla Model X were the block. “In about six years, with zero emis- top cars sold in Norway this year. EVtalk Magazine is published Bu’s EV interest developed from sions standards applying, only BEVs and “EVs are becoming the new norm in by Auto Media Group Limited., 2007 when she became a political hydrogen fueled vehicles will be sold Norway.” 8/152 Quay Street, P.O. Box 10 50 10, adviser on environmental issues for the and we will have about a million fully New Zealand is close to a tipping Auckland City, 1030. Ph. 09 309 2444. Norwegian Automobile Federation, the electric vehicles on the road.” point on EVs, Bu believes. equivalent of our AA, for seven years. In New Zealand, the cost of getting a She says one of the biggest challeng- EDITOR While there she drove a small Oslo- BEV is much higher than in Norway, and es during the next three or four years Geoff Dobson made EV called a “Think”. Bu believes uptake here will be swifter is in supply meeting demand. “OEMs 021 881 823 | [email protected] That led to Bu joining the Norwegian once price parity with conventional have been too slow in adjusting to this EV Association as secretary general in vehicles is achieved. change, so the next challenge is getting GROUP EDITOR AUTO TRADE TITLES 2014, reaching nearly 70,000 members She says New Zealand is ideal for EV more cars,” says Bu, pointing to delivery Scott Morgan this December. adoption with most power supplied delays of more than six months. 021 240 2402 | [email protected] The organisation now has almost 30 from renewable sources, many home Many EV makers are focusing on people working for it, with Bu in hot owners having their own garages for China, Bu adds, with that country set demand around the world as a speaker EV charging and are ideal tempera- to absorb much of the EV stock during BUSINESS MANAGER and EV advocate. tures for EVs. the next few years. “We will be seeing a Rachel Hadfield Since visiting New Zealand in 2016 “In Oslo, about 70% of people live in catch up in three to four years.” 021 778 745 | [email protected] (she was also at Tauranga Girls College apartment buildings,” Bu says, explain- Bu says EV interest is spreading as an exchange student in 1998), Bu has ing it’s often difficult to provide charg- world-wide, so she expects another PUBLISHER noticed a surge in EV interest as well as ing stations in such situations. busy year in 2019. Vern Whitehead general growth. “The challenge is how to do charging She was in Chile before arriving in 021 831 153 | [email protected] But she believes the government on a large scale, and especially finding a New Zealand, spending five days in needs to introduce incentives like the charger,” she says. Santiago which will have about 200 MANAGING EDITOR “feebate” scheme soon to boost EV Queuing issues can develop around electric buses, runs 60 electric taxis and Richard Edwards uptake and discourage the importation charging stations. has just introduced the first in a series 021 556 655 | [email protected] of polluting vehicles. Bu says her main message to Kiwis of heavy electric trucks. Bu says New Zealand’s EV revolution is to try an EV and work out the annual “Chile wants to take a leading role in GENERAL MANAGER is being driven by consumers and the savings. South America on e-mobility.” Deborah Baxter industry here, rather than the top down She says surveys in Norway show Among the major events she plans to 027 530 5016 | [email protected] approach Norway has taken with gov- 92% of people there are happy having attend is the “Planet Electric” Nordic EV ernment incentives and taxes pushing a BEV with only about 4% wanting to Summit in Oslo during March. Auto Media Group Limited makes every endeavour to ensure information EV uptake there. return to a fossil-fuel vehicle – “prob- The summit’s global perspective contained in this publication is accurate, however we are not liable for any losses or issues resulting from its use. A feebate type scheme was intro- ably because of range”. includes whether Norway can export its Printed by: Alpine Printers. duced in Sweden in July, like France’s But with more EV models and longer EV policies to the rest of the world. bonus-malus system to boost sales of range coming from as early as next That recipe has already been intro- evtalk.co.nz transporttalk.co.nz new fuel-efficient vehicles and increase year, Bu believes many of the present duced here. Now it’s a question of how evtalk.com.au transporttalk.com.au the removal of older more polluting issues around EV purchase will change. much of it the government will add to autotalk.co.nz wheeltalk.co.nz cars from the road. “We need to get people into these the EV pie. autotalk.com.au identicar.co.nz Bu agrees with New Zealand envi- cars – they’re cheaper to run, quick,

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The battery bottleneck and other EV issues

V advocates don’t like what they countries like New Zealand, which has Herron himself leases a 30kWh hear from Colin Herron – but that significant home and garage ownership, Nissan Leaf to use from his Newcastle Edoesn’t mean they disagree with tend to charge at home rather than out home, but uses trains when appropriate what he says. and about. and will even hire a diesel for a few days A controversial keynote speaker at Herron suggests finding out how to travel the length of Britain because of the Net Carbon Neutral Towns con- many EV owners use charging stations the convenience and range. ference held in conjunction with the outside of the home. That Herron knows what he’s talking EVworld South expo in Christchurch, “When more than 90% are using about is a certainty. the managing director of Zero Carbon them and you have ‘charge rage’ then After being “thrown out of school” Futures in the United Kingdom it’s probably time to put in more.” at 17, Herron served an apprenticeship didn’t pull any punches. Politicians’ talk of emissions in a company making rubber compo- His warnings include looming targets, EV goals and the like tend nents for Ford. EV shortages in many countries, to be “a lot of BS”, Herron adds. He spent 17 years with Nissan in the an EV battery bottleneck, China He says many dates set by cities UK as an engineer and was seconded by swallowing most the world’s EV for emission bans and reductions the company to local government, later production in the next three or are unrealistic – and that it will serving as a go-between with Nissan four years, and a likely short- Colin Herron take longer than most think. Japan and the British government. fall in EV targets in New Zealand and He believes New Zealand is unlikely “The most bizarre moment came elsewhere. to meet its 64,000 EV goal by the end of when I was waiting for a letter from So why are all these dire predictions 2021, even though current numbers are British prime minister Gordon Brown, coming from an EV supporter who’s more than doubling every year. That’s then went to the British Embassy spent most of his life in the automotive because Herron expects the drive will stall where I handed the letter to two Nissan industry, whose business is based on somewhat in coming years. board members. Then the government EVs and who has been in the EV space “What do you do with the diesel changed and all the power went back from the very beginning? vehicles around?” he asks. to Whitehall.” “I’m a complete realist about it,” Her- “If you kill diesel, carbon dioxide will He opened a small company spe- ron says. go up. Diesel produces a lot of particu- cialising in EVs, particularly around He admits many don’t like what he late matter – so do you want to choke product knowledge and education. says, but adds they usually agree. or boil?” he says of climate change. Nissan wanted charging infrastruc- Forecasting an EV supply shortage “My advice is to be realistic. Do what ture in the UK, so Herron’s company put here and in many other countries, Her- you can do, and base any decisions on in a complete network in the north-east ron says China’s targets for automotive reality.” of England and he became a consult- manufacturers mean most EV produc- Herron suggests encouraging more ant to London mayor Sadiq Khan for a tion will be absorbed by the country for people to use public transport first, and whole of London strategy. the next few years. switching more public transport such as He’s also run workshops in major “There’s also not enough EV battery buses and trains to electric. cities like Manchester, Sheffield and production at the moment to keep up “New Zealand to me is similar to Cardiff, and is an honorary professor of with EV uptake. We’re already at a bat- Ireland, in that everything has to bypass transport at Newcastle University where tery bottleneck. bigger markets first. he lectures. “If the batteries are not there the cars “If Australia decides it wants EVs Herron tested one of the first Nissan won’t be made. The reality is that the then why ship them past there [to New Leafs in Japan when it was camou- batteries will go to where the profit is – Zealand]?” flaged as a Tiida. which is mainly in China,” Herron says. And while hydrogen is useful for “So I’ve been in and out of the car “So we’ll see plenty of EVs in China trucks and other machinery needing industry for 45 years,” Herron adds. and not a lot elsewhere.” longer range or running times, Her- The week before Herron came to Herron says EVs still only comprise a ron warns against using the alternative New Zealand to address the Christch- small proportion of the world’s vehicles. fuel in cars. He says there’s not the urch conference and run a workshop And he says there’s little point in infrastructure or production in place there, he received a CBE from Prince putting in a massive EV charging infra- to service hydrogen fuel cell passenger Charles at Buckingham Palace. structure in most countries because cars. The Queen’s Birthday honour was for there won’t be enough EVs to make full People are also switching to multiple Herron’s service to business and renew- use of it. Even then, many EV owners in forms of transport. able energy.

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The battery bottleneck The street that talks

uckland has a smart street. around what needs to be in place for the Not a smarty pants street or America’s Cup defence in 2021. and other EV issues Athe winner of any clean, most Spark is also working with Auckland beautiful street award – more a street Transport and Auckland urban regen- V advocates don’t like what they countries like New Zealand, which has Herron himself leases a 30kWh with “smarts” as in high-tech. eration agency Panuku Developments hear from Colin Herron – but that significant home and garage ownership, Nissan Leaf to use from his Newcastle Madden Street on the Viaduct Har- at Madden Street around smart street Edoesn’t mean they disagree with tend to charge at home rather than out home, but uses trains when appropriate bour waterfront is “smart” in that it can tech that can eventually be deployed what he says. and about. and will even hire a diesel for a few days have a two-way communication with throughout a smart city. A controversial keynote speaker at Herron suggests finding out how to travel the length of Britain because of you, your connected (and in The showcase is available to the Net Carbon Neutral Towns con- many EV owners use charging stations the convenience and range. future autonomous) vehicle, Spark’s business customer by ference held in conjunction with the outside of the home. That Herron knows what he’s talking and other appropriate agen- appointment to show how it all EVworld South expo in Christchurch, “When more than 90% are using about is a certainty. cies and infrastructure. works. the managing director of Zero Carbon them and you have ‘charge rage’ then After being “thrown out of school” The smart street trial is based “We’re encouraging New Futures in the United Kingdom it’s probably time to put in more.” at 17, Herron served an apprenticeship around a 5G innovation show- Zealanders to think about what didn’t pull any punches. Politicians’ talk of emissions in a company making rubber compo- room already operating in the a smart city might look like with His warnings include looming targets, EV goals and the like tend nents for Ford. Wynyard Quarter, allowing Spark the tech available,” Stribling

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Electric SUV in high demand

he Audi Q8 is not the only pre- that in eight days,” Sheed says. “Our As reported earlier by EVtalk, Audi has mium SUV option Audi is launch- biggest issue now is negotiating with been doing a site analysis on its dealer- Ting over the next 12 months, with the factory for additional production.” ships to work out where, and at what the electric E-tron model due to land While exact details of the vehicle level, it should be offering charging. Cus- during the middle of next year. have yet to be confirmed, Sheed sug- tomers will have their homes assessed Audi general manager NZ, Dean Sheed gests it will fit Kiwi buyers well. by Vector subsidiary HRV Solar for the says demand has been strong, with 100 “It is a full-size European SUV, it will fitment of a 32 amp charger, and induc- orders - basically their first year’s produc- have a good tow rating for NZ, it will tive charging for homes will follow. tion allocation - having $2000 deposits have good range and you can put a roof “Clearly there is an appetite for the attached to them in the first eight days of rack on it.” car,” Sheed says. “It is a very good sign the order books being open. The battery will be a 95kW unit, for our market, and the factory are “We have now sold out our entire giving a WLTP range of up to 450km. It clearly invigorated around what we 2019 allocation, 100 cars, and we did can charge at up to 150kW. have done in terms of infrastructure.” Yoogo Share centre stage of awards

lectric car sharing service Yoogo commendation award went to Waste Share won the Smarter Transport Management NZ for its move to electric Eaward at the NZI Sustainable Busi- trucks. ness Network Awards 2018 on Novem- Also nominated in the same catego- ber 22. ry was car sharing scheme Mevo for its The first of its kind in New Zealand, Wellington use of plug-ins. Yoogo Share was formed in Christchurch The City Rail Link (CRL) won the in February, where it has 100 EVs with Supreme Award - the NZI Transform- 3000 users and has eight hubs including ing New Zealand Award - by proving the Christchurch CBD and Christchurch the infrastructure industry can reduce Airport. It is now expanding to Auckland in Waste Management sustainability manager Adam greenhouse gas emissions and its Weller, left, and national manager customer first 2019 after opening its first Auckland CBD Marsha Cadman with Yoogo Share general manager environmental impact while develop- hub in the ANZ Centre. Kirsten Corson and development manager Tracey Jay. ing Auckland’s electric public transport Yoogo Share is also trialling a Hyun- pioned by Christchurch City Council has infrastructure. dai Kona. saved 80 tonnes of carbon emissions. The project is expected to result in Praised for the carbon savings made by The council has shed 55 fleet cars to an ongoing reduction in both conges- facilitating business and private members drive Yoogo Share EVs as its pool vehicles. tion and carbon. to drive electric cars, the service cham- A Smarter Transport runner-up

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New charging ways coming

nnovative charging technology is An app allows customers to follow A large amount of power will be expected to be available in New the generation and consumption of needed at the site where the Delta IZealand soon. energy and check battery status from a 150kW charger is installed, which YHI, a leading distributor of au- smart phone or device. means it would probably need its own tomotive and power products, has a Already in use in Europe, the xStor- transformer. As considerable heat range of intriguing items nearly ready. age could be available for sale in New could be generated, plenty of cooling XStorage, a new solar/PV inverter Zealand in the first quarter of 2019, YHI fans are included within the unit. by Easton, comprising second-life first (New Zealand) Ltd energy products divi- The cost is expected to be about generation Nissan Leaf batteries, has sional manager Aaron Gillon says. NZ$150,000. been brought here for New Zealand YHI is also offering the Delta 150kW While only one is available now, YHI testing and compliance. charger which has four different expects to get in more once the level of The xStorage Home is an energy charging options available in the one interest is determined. storage system developed for the home appliance. Customers are likely to include that selects the optimum energy mix Standing 2.3 metres tall, the unit’s DC power generators, lines companies, according to what is needed to power fast-charging options have two cords fleet owners or managers, service sta- up, the demand on the grid and the – one the CCS2 connecter which can tions and ChargeNet NZ. availability of renewable energy. use up to 100kW, the other a Chademo Also on the horizon is a home It can be installed in a home as a connector which can do up to 63kW. energy management platform that Electric SUV in high demand hub for incoming and outgoing power, The total output of the two cables at can manage use of an EV to power the connecting renewable and grid power one time is 150kW. There are also two home, and for energy storage with the to the home and can, in some cases, AC connectors that have a total output addition of a solar array. he Audi Q8 is not the only pre- that in eight days,” Sheed says. “Our As reported earlier by EVtalk, Audi has even support integration with EV bat- of 65kW. A tethered Type 2 cable has It’s expected to be available in three mium SUV option Audi is launch- biggest issue now is negotiating with been doing a site analysis on its dealer- teries when parked overnight. 43kW output and a Type 2 socket has different levels - 6kW for the home, and Ting over the next 12 months, with the factory for additional production.” ships to work out where, and at what Stored energy can be used through- 22kW output. 10kW and 22kW for businesses. the electric E-tron model due to land While exact details of the vehicle level, it should be offering charging. Cus- out the day, but it is particularly valuable This means four EVs can be charged Gillon expects these could be avail- during the middle of next year. have yet to be confirmed, Sheed sug- tomers will have their homes assessed either when the sun is no longer shining at one time with a total output of able for sale by about August 2019. Audi general manager NZ, Dean Sheed gests it will fit Kiwi buyers well. by Vector subsidiary HRV Solar for the or when grid electricity prices are highest. 216kW, Gillon says. says demand has been strong, with 100 “It is a full-size European SUV, it will fitment of a 32 amp charger, and induc- orders - basically their first year’s produc- have a good tow rating for NZ, it will tive charging for homes will follow. tion allocation - having $2000 deposits have good range and you can put a roof “Clearly there is an appetite for the The street that talks attached to them in the first eight days of rack on it.” car,” Sheed says. “It is a very good sign the order books being open. The battery will be a 95kW unit, for our market, and the factory are Continued from page 5 agencies know when they need emp- “We have now sold out our entire giving a WLTP range of up to 450km. It clearly invigorated around what we Zealand, is also involved in the Madden tying – improving time efficiency and 2019 allocation, 100 cars, and we did can charge at up to 150kW. have done in terms of infrastructure.” Street project, particularly around the streamlining bin collection services. street lighting and associated connec- “These help make the processes more tive devices. efficient for the local council,” Stribling So how does it all work? says. “It creates a more pleasant environ- Yoogo Share centre stage of awards The four smart street lights in ment with no overflowing bins.” Madden Street can integrate many of Parking sensors could in future also lectric car sharing service Yoogo commendation award went to Waste the sensors like CCTV cameras and indicate to a connected vehicle and its Pointing the way. Share won the Smarter Transport Management NZ for its move to electric air quality monitors, and in the fu- driver where a parking space is vacant. being constantly dug up to deal with Eaward at the NZI Sustainable Busi- trucks. ture could dim down the lights when The system can also be used to fore- underground services. ness Network Awards 2018 on Novem- Also nominated in the same catego- no-one is around and then brighten- warn the driver on their mobile device Ultimately, the smart city infrastruc- ber 22. ry was car sharing scheme Mevo for its ing when people or vehicles move when their parking time is up, avoiding ture provides measurable environ- The first of its kind in New Zealand, Wellington use of plug-ins. through. The smart technology is used any parking infringements. mental data, demonstrating just what Yoogo Share was formed in Christchurch The City Rail Link (CRL) won the to monitor the light output and the It also means no longer having to can be achieved in the future of urban in February, where it has 100 EVs with Supreme Award - the NZI Transform- surrounding environment, translating rush back to the vehicle to move it or technology. 3000 users and has eight hubs including ing New Zealand Award - by proving this into real-time data that is acces- put money in the parking meter. With a host of environmental, social the Christchurch CBD and Christchurch the infrastructure industry can reduce sible via a smartphone app. Stribling says it saves people driving and economic challenges facing New Airport. It is now expanding to Auckland in Waste Management sustainability manager Adam greenhouse gas emissions and its Air quality sensors can let people around and around trying to find a Zealand’s big cities, NB SmartCities NZ Ltd Weller, left, and national manager customer first 2019 after opening its first Auckland CBD Marsha Cadman with Yoogo Share general manager environmental impact while develop- know about the levels of carbon dioxide vacant park. and McKay have worked alongside Spark hub in the ANZ Centre. Kirsten Corson and development manager Tracey Jay. ing Auckland’s electric public transport and other pollutants as well as humidity EV charging stations may eventually to highlight the opportunity for councils Yoogo Share is also trialling a Hyun- pioned by Christchurch City Council has infrastructure. temperature and noise – information be incorporated less obtrusively into to access real time data to measure and dai Kona. saved 80 tonnes of carbon emissions. The project is expected to result in useful for those with respiratory issues. the street scape, perhaps into the lamp reduce the impact of inner-city pollutants Praised for the carbon savings made by The council has shed 55 fleet cars to an ongoing reduction in both conges- CCTV encourages public safety, and posts themselves or as inductive charg- while streamlining city services. facilitating business and private members drive Yoogo Share EVs as its pool vehicles. tion and carbon. there are smart waste sensors in rub- ing in the road itself. Visit NBSmartCities for more infor- to drive electric cars, the service cham- A Smarter Transport runner-up bish bins which can let the appropriate And there’s less likelihood of the road mation.

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Continued from page 1 from Dunedin. He says after They would have to leave three months his power bill is their ICE vehicles at home - now less than it was for the same though in 11 years there will be time last year. far more electrics around - and “Solar power has got to be perhaps rent an island EV or a key part of the electric island e-bike, or use an electric shuttle deal,” he says, suggesting elec- or taxi service. tric buses could also use solar Leading Auckland ferry pro- power. vider Fullers Group is consider- Waiheke Island-based Energy ing introducing electric ferries Alternatives energy solutions by 2025 and also aims to have manager Dana Darwin says the electric shuttle buses serving the company is already working island’s ferry terminal. on ways of contributing to the About 30 buses will be op- “electric pathway” so homes can erating, many through Auck- not only charge up EVs but the land Transport which is already EVs themselves provide back- trialling two electric buses in the up power for home use when city. needed. He says recycled EV Increased power supply from batteries can be used for home Auckland to Waiheke will be energy storage. needed to help provide adequate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen, left, Vern Whitehead and Christina Bu. “We have a real opportunity charging infrastructure, particularly to Waiheke ferry, he adds. “The hope of on the island,” says Darwin, adding the recharge the 30 buses overnight, Full- having both electric charging stations electric island could be a shining exam- ers Group chief executive officer Mike and hydrogen filling available at the ple to the rest of New Zealand. Horne says. dock enables us to look at both op- Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen, who He says providing such infrastruc- tions without being held back by supply compered the Electric Breakfast at the ture is expensive, so help will be constraint.” Waiheke RSA on November 30, already needed with funding. Waiheke is ideal for EVs, says Electric runs an electric bike, e-scooter and Horne says millions of dollars will Island committee chairman Max Parkin, e-moped business on the island with be spent on Auckland ferry terminals who agrees “another powerline” is husband Christian. during the next 20 years, so appropriate needed to the island to meet future Its communities like Waiheke which technology has to be included. demands. are driving the EV change, Norwegian Boat builders McMullen & Wing chief Most would be charged at home – Electric Vehicle Association secretary executive officer Michael Eaglen says the island not yet having a public fast- general Christina Bu told about 45 peo- the company is leading a collabora- charging station. ple at the launch. tion of New Zealand firms developing Parkin says EVs on the island would She later suggested a sister island electric ferries for Auckland. run out of road before running out of link with the Hvaler (Whale) Islands He says the vision is for a zero-emis- range, supporting the suggestion that in the south of Norway which have a sion commuter fleet by 2025. island people should have access to “Smart Energy Hvaler” project running “As one of our biggest customers, cheap EVs perhaps no longer suitable that presents similar challenges to that Fullers has been very encouraging and for mainland use. faced at Waiheke. helpful – as are the Auckland Council, That’s partly because the average Electric Island Waiheke spokesman Auckland Transport, ATEED, NZTE and annual income on the island is $25,000 Vern Whitehead says the island has others.” lower than the rest of Auckland, an some of the most expensive petrol in Eaglen says they’re concentrating Electric Breakfast to launch the electric New Zealand, so ditching fossil fuel ve- on commuter ferries for the inner and island plan heard. hicles will have economic and environ- upper Waitemata Harbour and that a Parkin says the island and the com- mental benefits. small fleet of electric ferries should be mittee has to prepare for associated “Electric Island – bring it on!” in service by 2021. challenges, including ferries no longer Waiheke Local Board chairwoman Cath “Battery electric is our first choice bringing fuel to the island for resi- Handley says, adding it is part of a raft because it is simple and cost-effective,” dents’ use. of measures to make the island more he says. “However, this is easier on “We just have to try to sort it out,” he sustainable. shorter runs than longer ones.” says. Waiheke may have to get a wriggle Waiheke ferry runs are a longer dis- Parkin suggests the Waiheke Local on with its Electric Island ambitions, as tance with a large passenger load and Board could help push to get a bulk South Korea’s Jeju Island with a 625,000 higher speeds, while limited charging power deal for the island. population also aims to have all-electric power is available on the island, Eaglen Retiree Jim Reid says he put solar vehicles and be carbon free by 2030. It says. power in his Waiheke home five years got 20 electric BYD buses this year and So it’s uncertain whether electric ago and this year bought a Nissan recently passed 10,000 EVs. or hydrogen is the best answer for the e-NV200 electric van which he drove

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Continued from page 1 from Dunedin. He says after They would have to leave three months his power bill is their ICE vehicles at home - now less than it was for the same though in 11 years there will be time last year. far more electrics around - and “Solar power has got to be ELECTRIC VEHICLE perhaps rent an island EV or a key part of the electric island e-bike, or use an electric shuttle deal,” he says, suggesting elec- or taxi service. tric buses could also use solar CHARGING STATIONS Leading Auckland ferry pro- power. vider Fullers Group is consider- Waiheke Island-based Energy ing introducing electric ferries Alternatives energy solutions Jackson Industries is proud to offer a high quality range of by 2025 and also aims to have manager Dana Darwin says the electric vehicle charging wallboxes to suit all requirements. electric shuttle buses serving the company is already working island’s ferry terminal. on ways of contributing to the The ABL Wallboxes are designed, made and tested in About 30 buses will be op- “electric pathway” so homes can Germany, to NZ and International requirements. erating, many through Auck- not only charge up EVs but the land Transport which is already EVs themselves provide back- eMH1 range is compact, attractive and perfect for trialling two electric buses in the up power for home use when residential or smaller businesses. city. needed. He says recycled EV Increased power supply from batteries can be used for home eMH3 range is elegant and packed with options Auckland to Waiheke will be energy storage. Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen, left, Vern Whitehead and Christina Bu. including market leading twin socket variants. needed to help provide adequate “We have a real opportunity Ideal for small to large business, fleet or charging infrastructure, particularly to Waiheke ferry, he adds. “The hope of on the island,” says Darwin, adding the public installations. recharge the 30 buses overnight, Full- having both electric charging stations electric island could be a shining exam- ers Group chief executive officer Mike and hydrogen filling available at the ple to the rest of New Zealand. ● 1 phase or 3 phase options Horne says. dock enables us to look at both op- Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen, who ● Integrated AC and DC protection He says providing such infrastruc- tions without being held back by supply compered the Electric Breakfast at the ture is expensive, so help will be constraint.” Waiheke RSA on November 30, already ● Up to 44kW (2 x 22kW) needed with funding. Waiheke is ideal for EVs, says Electric runs an electric bike, e-scooter and ● Type 1 & Type 2 Cable/ Horne says millions of dollars will Island committee chairman Max Parkin, e-moped business on the island with Connection option be spent on Auckland ferry terminals who agrees “another powerline” is husband Christian. ● For indoor or outdoor installation eMH3 during the next 20 years, so appropriate needed to the island to meet future Its communities like Waiheke which ● Management for multiple- technology has to be included. demands. are driving the EV change, Norwegian box installations Boat builders McMullen & Wing chief Most would be charged at home – Electric Vehicle Association secretary ● RFID / GSM / OCPP capable executive officer Michael Eaglen says the island not yet having a public fast- general Christina Bu told about 45 peo- the company is leading a collabora- charging station. ple at the launch. tion of New Zealand firms developing Parkin says EVs on the island would She later suggested a sister island electric ferries for Auckland. run out of road before running out of link with the Hvaler (Whale) Islands He says the vision is for a zero-emis- range, supporting the suggestion that in the south of Norway which have a sion commuter fleet by 2025. island people should have access to “Smart Energy Hvaler” project running “As one of our biggest customers, cheap EVs perhaps no longer suitable that presents similar challenges to that Fullers has been very encouraging and for mainland use. faced at Waiheke. helpful – as are the Auckland Council, That’s partly because the average Electric Island Waiheke spokesman Auckland Transport, ATEED, NZTE and annual income on the island is $25,000 Vern Whitehead says the island has others.” lower than the rest of Auckland, an some of the most expensive petrol in Eaglen says they’re concentrating Electric Breakfast to launch the electric New Zealand, so ditching fossil fuel ve- on commuter ferries for the inner and island plan heard. hicles will have economic and environ- upper Waitemata Harbour and that a Parkin says the island and the com- mental benefits. small fleet of electric ferries should be mittee has to prepare for associated “Electric Island – bring it on!” in service by 2021. challenges, including ferries no longer Waiheke Local Board chairwoman Cath “Battery electric is our first choice bringing fuel to the island for resi- Handley says, adding it is part of a raft eMH1 because it is simple and cost-effective,” dents’ use. of measures to make the island more he says. “However, this is easier on “We just have to try to sort it out,” he sustainable. shorter runs than longer ones.” says. Waiheke may have to get a wriggle Waiheke ferry runs are a longer dis- Parkin suggests the Waiheke Local on with its Electric Island ambitions, as tance with a large passenger load and Board could help push to get a bulk South Korea’s Jeju Island with a 625,000 higher speeds, while limited charging power deal for the island. population also aims to have all-electric power is available on the island, Eaglen Retiree Jim Reid says he put solar vehicles and be carbon free by 2030. It says. power in his Waiheke home five years got 20 electric BYD buses this year and Electrical Hire & Precision Composites Polymers Architectural So it’s uncertain whether electric ago and this year bought a Nissan recently passed 10,000 EVs. Service Machining Formworks or hydrogen is the best answer for the e-NV200 electric van which he drove

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First EVworld South expo proves its worth

round 2750 visitors attended the Crutchley says the expo also com- inaugural EVworld South electric bined well with others like the Carbon Avehicle expo and conference in Neutral Towns conference and the Christchurch. EVolocity national finals for students who made electric bikes and karts. “We also had a good group of speakers,” he says, par- ticularly impressed with an electrification of transport workshop run by Colin Her- ron from the United Kingdom. He says the weather was “shocking” up until the late morning of the public open day. Further feedback is ex- pected from exhibitors and Christchurch’s Yoogo Share electric car sharing visitors. service display. Duncan says displays were impressive, especially EV EV City’s cutaway Nissan Leaf was a top attraction. That compares with around 2700 City’s cutaway Nissan Leaf, the Hyun- for the first EVworld NZ in Auckland in dai NZ stand and Orion’s offering. “At 9.30am on the Saturday the rain 2017, which swelled to 4400 for the Four vintage EVs dating back to 1903 stopped and the ride and drive queues second one at a different Auckland were packed out through to 4.30pm,” venue in August this year. Duncan says. That level of interest and other as- About 42 two to four-wheeled EVs pects of the EVworld South event have made by students were put through delighted Conferenz which organised their paces in the EVolocity national it at the Wigram Air Force Museum. finals the same day. Conferenz is now considering Saturday’s events featured on TVOne another show in the south next year. News that night as the “latest and great- “It was a superb show for the est” in electric transport. South Island community and went Planning is now turning to the third better than initially expected,” Con- Auckland EVworld event on August ferenz sponsorship general manager 2 and 3 next year at the ASB Show- Dominic Duncan says. grounds, which Duncan expects will be He says the launch of EVworld bigger and better than ever. South and the Auckland event in 2017 are very comparable in visitor About 425 people took the opportunity to drive an EV. numbers. The Christchurch City Council was a gave a different dimension to the show, major driver of the expo. he adds. Council resources and efficiencies “We’ve asked for feedback from ex- manager Kevin Crutchley got the idea hibitors and visitors,” Duncan says. for a South Island event while at the first The November 23 trade day in- EVworld NZ in Auckland and discussed cluded the Net Carbon Neutral Towns it with the organisers. symposium, along with free seminars So he’s delighted the first EVworld relating to EVs. South has proven so successful. Some 425 drivers tested a variety of “I’m looking forward to another EVs on the Wigram aerodrome runway, Crowds check out the displays at the public similar event,” he says. doing about 1000 trips. open day.

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First EVworld South expo proves its worth round 2750 visitors attended the Crutchley says the expo also com- inaugural EVworld South electric bined well with others like the Carbon Avehicle expo and conference in Neutral Towns conference and the Christchurch. EVolocity national finals for students who made electric bikes and karts. “We also had a good group of speakers,” he says, par- ticularly impressed with an electrification of transport workshop run by Colin Her- ron from the United Kingdom. He says the weather was “shocking” up until the late morning of the public open day. Further feedback is ex- pected from exhibitors and Christchurch’s Yoogo Share electric car sharing visitors. service display. Duncan says displays were impressive, especially EV EV City’s cutaway Nissan Leaf was a top attraction. That compares with around 2700 City’s cutaway Nissan Leaf, the Hyun- for the first EVworld NZ in Auckland in dai NZ stand and Orion’s offering. “At 9.30am on the Saturday the rain 2017, which swelled to 4400 for the Four vintage EVs dating back to 1903 stopped and the ride and drive queues second one at a different Auckland were packed out through to 4.30pm,” venue in August this year. Duncan says. That level of interest and other as- About 42 two to four-wheeled EVs pects of the EVworld South event have made by students were put through delighted Conferenz which organised their paces in the EVolocity national it at the Wigram Air Force Museum. finals the same day. Conferenz is now considering Saturday’s events featured on TVOne another show in the south next year. News that night as the “latest and great- “It was a superb show for the est” in electric transport. UN IT ON South Island community and went Planning is now turning to the third better than initially expected,” Con- Auckland EVworld event on August ferenz sponsorship general manager 2 and 3 next year at the ASB Show- Dominic Duncan says. grounds, which Duncan expects will be He says the launch of EVworld bigger and better than ever. THE SUN South and the Auckland event in 2017 are very comparable in visitor About 425 people took the opportunity to drive an EV. numbers. The Christchurch City Council was a gave a different dimension to the show, major driver of the expo. he adds. Council resources and efficiencies “We’ve asked for feedback from ex- manager Kevin Crutchley got the idea hibitors and visitors,” Duncan says. for a South Island event while at the first The November 23 trade day in- EVworld NZ in Auckland and discussed cluded the Net Carbon Neutral Towns it with the organisers. symposium, along with free seminars So he’s delighted the first EVworld relating to EVs. South has proven so successful. Some 425 drivers tested a variety of “I’m looking forward to another EVs on the Wigram aerodrome runway, Crowds check out the displays at the public similar event,” he says. doing about 1000 trips. open day.

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Hydrogen interest ballooning

ndustry appetite for joining the New Toyota New Zealand has now taken fleets in the European fuel cell project, Zealand Hydrogen Association has up association membership and chief with 10 added to double its fleet in the I“astounded” its chief executive Dr executive Alistair Davis says it’s a first step city under a Jive initiative aiming to sup- Linda Wright. towards developing an eco-system for ply almost 300 H2 buses in 22 European The association’s membership has hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in New Zealand. cities. jumped from nine to 25 since September. Another new member, Ports of Another Scottish city, Dundee, gets “That’s quite incredible,” Wright says. Auckland has announced it should have 12 H2 buses under the project. New Zealand is in the process of de- a hydrogen production and refuelling November saw the British launch of veloping a hydrogen road map. Hyundai facility ready by the end of 2019. the world’s first double-decker fuel cell has also just released its FCEV Vision bus, Wrightbus saying its ready to 2030 plan. begin production of the Streetdeck Hyundai New Zealand was the FCEV. first vehicle manufacturer to join Meanwhile, universities like the association, showing how Victoria University of Wellington are serious it is about hydrogen in the also indicating interest in the New transport sector. Zealand Hydrogen Association. In fact, Hyundai is a global leader in Universities tend to attract re- hydrogen technology, with the 2013 search and development funding, ix35 FCEV being the first mass-pro- so Wright sees an opportunity to duced commercial hydrogen fuel cell engage with them and make such vehicle in the world. Earlier this year it Dr Linda Wright. studies relevant to New Zealand also revealed the all-new Nexo, Hyun- industry and infrastructure. dai’s flagship eco car which has 800km In a New Zealand first, the station on The association acts has a workshop range, and a five-minute refuelling time. Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour waterfront planned in March for all members and While Hyundai New Zealand general land will be used for hydrogen fuel cell expects to consider a framework to find manager Andy Sinclair is keen to bring vehicles such as cars, buses, tugs, straddle the best national standards to adopt, how the Nexo here, the fuel cell industry still carriers and other port equipment. to help the Government develop an H2 lacks suitable infrastructure in New Zea- It could be used for trains, and Auck- road map, review standards around gas land to supply the hydrogen. land Transport chief executive Shane reticulation, consider funding of H2 infra- It has to be stored, transported and Ellison says it may be used for AT’s fleet structure and much more. dispensed safely. of buses and harbour ferries too. The association’s next AGM will ap- Australian trials prove hydrogen Ports of Auckland will soon start point new directors to the board with can be transported by turning it into stakeholder engagement before apply- four board positions available, including ammonia to eliminate its flammability, ing for resource consent for the hydro- two new ones. then converting it back to hydrogen gen station early next year. The board has five members now using special membrane technology Auckland airport is also looking at and will be extended to seven. for pumping into fuel cell vehicles. where it would use hydrogen in its Although she lives in Queenstown, The breakthrough technology, which operations. Wright says with the technology avail- CSIRO researchers had been working The hydrogen association is fa- able now it’s easy to work globally. on for years, was revealed in August. cilitating hydrogen opportunities for “I have conversations with a wide Hyundai Motor Company aims to business, Wright says. range of people. I have Skyped Norway supply 1000 hydrogen fuel cell trucks H2 is best suited to long distance and Germany, for instance, and presented to the Swiss commercial vehicle market transport, and Wright says there’s con- at a hydrogen conference in Norway for five years, starting in 2019. The siderable technical development around (where she met Norwegian EV Associa- 18-tonne trucks have a 400km range transport such as trucks. tion secretary general Christina Bu). and can be fully recharged in seven “We also need to get more H2 and A 20-year background in the sus- minutes. electric buses on the road in New Zea- tainability sector, mainly as a director Hyundai is also leading in EVs, New land.” of One World Consulting and involving Zealand’s electric offering including the Wright says she’s “avidly” following a wide variety of work, ensures Wright best-selling all-electric the Ioniq - and hydrogen developments overseas. has plenty of experience to support New Zealand’s first compact electric The Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell her hydrogen association role. SUV, the Kona. Association (SHFCA) will be very helpful “It’s amazing what opportunities “It’s an incredibly exciting time for in spreading the knowledge base for are available in New Zealand, and the New Zealand and we look forward to instance, Wright says. EV and hydrogen revolution is coming the continued growth of EVs and other “We’re looking to learn from process- sooner than most people think.” alternative fuel technology in New es they have been through,” she says. Zealand,” Sinclair says. Aberdeen has one of the biggest bus

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RANGE KMS NAME BMW i3 BEV $76,900 200 km AUDI / HYUNDAI / VOLKSWAGEN i3s BEV $84,300 200 km ndustry appetite for joining the New Toyota New Zealand has now taken fleets in the European fuel cell project, Farmer Auto Village Hyundai Ioniq BEV $59,990 220 km Zealand Hydrogen Association has up association membership and chief with 10 added to double its fleet in the 07 578 6017 Ioniq Elite BEV $65,990 220 km Mt Maunganui “astounded” its chief executive Dr executive Alistair Davis says it’s a first step city under a Jive initiative aiming to sup- [email protected] Kona BEV $73,990 400 km I 116 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui Linda Wright. towards developing an eco-system for ply almost 300 H2 buses in 22 European Kona Elite BEV $79,990 400 km The association’s membership has hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in New Zealand. cities. HYUNDAI LDV V80 BEV $80,489 180 km jumped from nine to 25 since September. Another new member, Ports of Another Scottish city, Dundee, gets Energy Motors Renault Zoe 40 kWh BEV $68,990 300 km 06 759 8070 | [email protected] New Plymouth Kangoo van BEV $74,990 160 km “That’s quite incredible,” Wright says. Auckland has announced it should have 12 H2 buses under the project. Cnr Gill & Eliot Streets, New Plymouth Tesla Model S 75/100 kWh BEV $134,370 350 - 540 km New Zealand is in the process of de- a hydrogen production and refuelling November saw the British launch of BMW Model X 75/100 kWh BEV $138,820 380 - 475 km veloping a hydrogen road map. Hyundai facility ready by the end of 2019. the world’s first double-decker fuel cell Auckland City BMW Auckland Volkswagen e-Golf BEV $61,990 220 km A3 Sportback has also just released its FCEV Vision bus, Wrightbus saying its ready to Audi PHEV $69,900 45 km + 600 km Winger BMW Wellington e-tron 2030 plan. begin production of the Streetdeck Christchurch BMW Christchurch Q7 e-tron PHEV $158,400 54 km + 800 km Hyundai New Zealand was the FCEV. MITSUBISHI BMW i3 - Range Extender PHEV $84,500 200 km + 130 km first vehicle manufacturer to join Meanwhile, universities like Archibald Motors Kaitaia i3s - REX PHEV $91,900 200 km + 130 km the association, showing how Victoria University of Wellington are Pacific Motor Group Whangarei i8 PHEV $281,200 37 km + 400 km i8 2018 Coupe PHEV $286,200 55 km + 400 km serious it is about hydrogen in the also indicating interest in the New Simon Lucas North Shore Auckland i8 2018 Roadster PHEV $309,900 53 km + 400 km transport sector. Zealand Hydrogen Association. Andrew Simms Mitsubishi Auckland 225xe PHEV $69,800 41 km + 550 km In fact, Hyundai is a global leader in Universities tend to attract re- Auckland Motors Mitsubishi Auckland 330e PHEV $91,600 40 km + 550 km hydrogen technology, with the 2013 search and development funding, Roger Gill Mitsubishi Pukekohe 530e PHEV $136,400 50 km + 600 km Saunders Mitsubishi Thames ix35 FCEV being the first mass-pro- so Wright sees an opportunity to 740e PHEV $202,700 48 km + 550 km Ingham Mitsubishi Hamilton duced commercial hydrogen fuel cell engage with them and make such X5 xDrive40e PHEV $152,700 30 km + 800 km Bay City Mitsubishi Tauranga vehicle in the world. Earlier this year it Dr Linda Wright. studies relevant to New Zealand Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in PHEV $53,990 63 km + 1040 km also revealed the all-new Nexo, Hyun- industry and infrastructure. Piako Mitsubishi Rotorua Ioniq Plug-in Elite PHEV $59,990 63 km + 1040 km dai’s flagship eco car which has 800km In a New Zealand first, the station on The association acts has a workshop Wings & Wheels Taupo Kia Niro PHEV $55,990 55 km + 850 km range, and a five-minute refuelling time. Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour waterfront planned in March for all members and W R Phillips, New Plymouth New Plymouth Mini Countryman PHEV $59,900 30km + 500 km While Hyundai New Zealand general land will be used for hydrogen fuel cell expects to consider a framework to find Wayne Kirk Mitsubishi Napier Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV $55,990 50 km + 500 km manager Andy Sinclair is keen to bring vehicles such as cars, buses, tugs, straddle the best national standards to adopt, how Wanganui Mitsubishi Whanganui Mercedes Benz C350 e Sedan PHEV $96,400 31 km + 700 km the Nexo here, the fuel cell industry still carriers and other port equipment. to help the Government develop an H2 McVerry Crawford Mitsubishi Fielding C350 e Estate PHEV $99,400 31 km + 700 km McVerry Crawford Mitsubishi Palmerston Nth E350 e Sedan PHEV $143,500 30 km + 600 km lacks suitable infrastructure in New Zea- It could be used for trains, and Auck- road map, review standards around gas Wairarapa Mitsubishi Masterton GLE500 e PHEV $149,900 30 km + 700 km land to supply the hydrogen. land Transport chief executive Shane reticulation, consider funding of H2 infra- Brendan Foot Mitsubishi Lower Hutt S500 e PHEV $255,000 30 km + 700 km It has to be stored, transported and Ellison says it may be used for AT’s fleet structure and much more. Wellington Mitsubishi Wellington Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid PHEV $177,800 20 km + 750 km dispensed safely. of buses and harbour ferries too. The association’s next AGM will ap- Panamera Turbo S Houston Mitsubishi Nelson PHEV $428,400 30 km + 750 km Australian trials prove hydrogen Ports of Auckland will soon start point new directors to the board with e-hybrid Houston Motors Blenheim Toyota Prius Prime PHEV $48,490 50 km + 1000 km can be transported by turning it into stakeholder engagement before apply- four board positions available, including Christchurch Mitsubishi Christchurch Volvo S90 T8 PHEV $125,900 34 km + 600 km ammonia to eliminate its flammability, ing for resource consent for the hydro- two new ones. Caroline Mitsubishi Timaru XC90 T8 PHEV $134,900 44 km + 600 km then converting it back to hydrogen gen station early next year. The board has five members now Stephen Duff Motors Dunedin XC60 T8 PHEV $94,900 40 km + 600 km using special membrane technology Auckland airport is also looking at and will be extended to seven. Balclutha Mitsubishi Balclutha for pumping into fuel cell vehicles. BEV - Battery Electric Vehicle where it would use hydrogen in its Although she lives in Queenstown, Southern Mitsubishi Invercargill PHEV - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle The breakthrough technology, which operations. Wright says with the technology avail- CSIRO researchers had been working The hydrogen association is fa- able now it’s easy to work globally. on for years, was revealed in August. cilitating hydrogen opportunities for “I have conversations with a wide Hyundai Motor Company aims to business, Wright says. range of people. 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ig Street Bikers have teamed up Not only is there a bunch of elec- with Mercury and Auckland City tric bikes for people to try and hire, BCouncil to bring their second solar Big Street Bikers will also be showing powered electric bike Rechargery to the off their bike park and charge stations heart of Auckland city – Aotea Square. popping up across Auckland in the near Like a pop art spaceship from another future. dimension, Rechargery 2.0 is covered These two key bits of infrastructure in mirrors and pink lightning bolts and are set to be the basis for a nationwide presents a clear vision for what a petrol electric mobility network aiming to station of the future may look like. help everyday Kiwis lead a healthier With an array of solar panels on the and happier electric life. roof, it’s completely off the grid and Big Street Bikers and Mercury joined powers a fleet of electric bikes for peo- forces at the beginning of the year, Electric bike station the Rechargery 2.0 is lighting ple to try running solely on sunshine. launching New Zealand’s first Re- up Aotea Square. “Electric mobility is changing chargery on the edge of the waterfront how people approach commuting,” at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. This has it will move to ignite another part of the a founder of Big Street Bikers Matt been a phenomenal success with thou- city with its mirrored lightning bolts and Weavers says. sands of people getting to experience electric bikes. “If we are going to become a truly the joy of riding an electric bike over the An official opening party is scheduled world-class city we need to break the past year, Weavers says. on December 12 from 5.30pm. gridlock that’s holding us back. The Re- “Aucklanders are ready to go elec- Guest speakers include Auckland chargery is an exciting and fun way for tric, and it’s great to see groups like Big mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Council people to get amongst this by learning Street Bikers stepping up and meeting head of design Ludo Campbell-Reid. about and trying one of our awesome that demand head on,” Mercury chief The Rechargery 2.0 has more than electric bikes.” marketing officer Julia Jack says. six e-bike models to hire, or buy on a Weavers says the inner-city popula- “They’re genuinely shifting the dial weekly ride-to-own subscription. tion has exploded so e-bikes are perfect on our electric transport future and it’s Operating hours are 10.30am-7pm for apartment dwellers and cost 5% of a wonderful story to be part of.” seven days. what an inner-city carpark usually goes Rechargery 2.0 is set to remain in Visit bigstreetbikers.co.nz for more for on Trade Me. Aotea Square until late December when information. First eBike Expo a success

he success of Auckland’s first A wide variety of e-bikes from cargo eBike Expo has delighted project bikes and foldables to off-roaders were Tmanager Mary-anne Stuart-Wil- available, with public interest across the liam from organiser Icon Conference range, Stuart-William says. and Event Management. Exhibitors were pleased with the More than 2000 people attended the response and the expo is planned again weekend event at The Cloud on Auck- next year. land’s waterfront on November 10 and 11. Electric scooters offered by some of “It also exceeded expectations in Visitors check out the eBike Expo displays. the e-bike retailers were also popular, terms of the number of people buying probably because many visitors viewed some purchased for Christmas presents. e-bikes there,” Stuart William says. the displays and were able to test their Stuart-Williams says many older peo- Visitor feedback suggests most found choices on a special track before return- ple were not only testing e-bikes on the it ideal to check out many e-bike retail- ing the next day to verify their purchases. track but e-scooters too. ers in one place and be able to research Many e-bikes sold for around an Some tried electric skateboards and the brands and styles before deciding average $3500, with show specials be- Segway Ninebot self-balancing and what to buy, she says. ing offered, although one customer paid hands-free electric scooters as well. More e-bikes sold on the Sunday, about $12,000.

16 | EVTALK DECEMBER 2018 | www.evtalk.co.nz bought to you by MICRO EVS AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES Auckland’s electric future Kiwi in Cruise control ew Zealand-born Dan Am- zero crashes, zero emissions and zero mann will run General Motors’ congestion,” GM chairman and chief Nautonomous vehicles operation executive officer Mary Barra says. opens in Aotea Square Cruise Automation from January 1. Ammann says he excited about He is deeply familiar with Cruise’s dedicating his time and energy to ig Street Bikers have teamed up Not only is there a bunch of elec- business and technology and its team helping Cruise realise its mission of with Mercury and Auckland City tric bikes for people to try and hire, and will be its chief executive officer, deploying this technology at scale. Dan Ammann, right, with Cruise Automation chief BCouncil to bring their second solar Big Street Bikers will also be showing the company says. Cruise has reportedly been prepar- operating officer Dan Kan, left, and Cruise chief powered electric bike Rechargery to the off their bike park and charge stations As GM president, Ammann spear- ing to use its autonomous technology executive officer Kyle Vogt. heart of Auckland city – Aotea Square. popping up across Auckland in the near headed the 2016 Cruise acquisition and, in a ride-hailing service in 2019. subsequent US$2.25 billion investment Like a pop art spaceship from another future. among his other global responsibilities, Ammann was named president of in Cruise by the SoftBank Vision Fund, dimension, Rechargery 2.0 is covered These two key bits of infrastructure oversaw GM’s relationship with Cruise. General Motors in January 2014. He is positioning GM at the forefront of an in mirrors and pink lightning bolts and are set to be the basis for a nationwide Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt will responsible for managing the company’s autonomous future. presents a clear vision for what a petrol electric mobility network aiming to partner with Ammann to set strategic business operations around the world. Ammann led the sale of Opel to PSA station of the future may look like. help everyday Kiwis lead a healthier direction for the company and will lead He has been instrumental in GM’s vi- Groupe in 2017 and the 2018 restruc- With an array of solar panels on the and happier electric life. technology development as Cruise sion to lead the future of personal mo- turing of GM Korea. He has also led the roof, it’s completely off the grid and Big Street Bikers and Mercury joined president and chief technology officer. bility and create a world of zero crashes, strategy to re-enter the auto finance powers a fleet of electric bikes for peo- forces at the beginning of the year, Electric bike station the Rechargery 2.0 is lighting An industry leader in autonomous zero emissions and zero congestion. business beginning in 2010 with the ple to try running solely on sunshine. launching New Zealand’s first Re- up Aotea Square. vehicle technology, Cruise has grown Raised on a Waikato farm and formation of GM Financial through the “Electric mobility is changing chargery on the edge of the waterfront from about 40 employees to more than schooled in Eureka and Hamilton, Am- acquisition of AmeriCredit. how people approach commuting,” at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. This has it will move to ignite another part of the 1000 at its San Francisco headquarters mann graduated from Waikato Univer- He has been chairman of the board a founder of Big Street Bikers Matt been a phenomenal success with thou- city with its mirrored lightning bolts and and recently announced an additional sity in 1994 with a first-class honour’s of SAIC General Motors, GM’s largest Weavers says. sands of people getting to experience electric bikes. expansion of 100-200 employees in degree in management studies. Chinese joint venture, since February “If we are going to become a truly the joy of riding an electric bike over the An official opening party is scheduled Seattle. Before joining GM in April 2010, Am- 2014, and is a member of the board of world-class city we need to break the past year, Weavers says. on December 12 from 5.30pm. Investments by SoftBank and Honda mann was managing director and head directors of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. gridlock that’s holding us back. The Re- “Aucklanders are ready to go elec- Guest speakers include Auckland have helped see Cruise’s valuation rise of industrial investment banking for Ammann keeps a hand on the wheel chargery is an exciting and fun way for tric, and it’s great to see groups like Big mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Council to US$14.6 billion. Morgan Stanley, which included advising in more ways than one. He is a certi- people to get amongst this by learning Street Bikers stepping up and meeting head of design Ludo Campbell-Reid. “These appointments further demon- GM during its 2009 restructuring. fied industry pool test driver at the about and trying one of our awesome that demand head on,” Mercury chief The Rechargery 2.0 has more than strate our commitment to transforming He has driven a strategic reshaping of Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack in electric bikes.” marketing officer Julia Jack says. six e-bike models to hire, or buy on a mobility through the safe deployment GM’s global business profile, including Germany. Weavers says the inner-city popula- “They’re genuinely shifting the dial weekly ride-to-own subscription. of self-driving technology and move through the company’s 2016 acquisi- tion has exploded so e-bikes are perfect on our electric transport future and it’s Operating hours are 10.30am-7pm us closer to our vision for a future with tion of Cruise Automation and the for apartment dwellers and cost 5% of a wonderful story to be part of.” seven days. what an inner-city carpark usually goes Rechargery 2.0 is set to remain in Visit bigstreetbikers.co.nz for more for on Trade Me. Aotea Square until late December when information. Release dates predicted for sci-fi cars

itt, the high-tech car in the televi- fiction movie vehicles analysed by take 21 to 50 years as it’s “not just any First eBike Expo a success sion series Knight Rider starting United Kingdom-based vehicle leasing old AI”, performing any intellectual task K1982, is expected to be available company Leasing Options to see when a human could – so the longer period he success of Auckland’s first A wide variety of e-bikes from cargo commercially in 2068 – even though they might become reality. has been chosen. eBike Expo has delighted project bikes and foldables to off-roaders were most features in it already exist. It has studied each futuristic aspect Kitt’s “anamorphic equaliser” infra- Tmanager Mary-anne Stuart-Wil- available, with public interest across the The Knight Industries Two Thou- of the cars to find the best prediction red eyes like the Cylon visor from Bat- liam from organiser Icon Conference range, Stuart-William says. sand (Kitt) car that talked, thought and when they might be commercially tlestar Galactica already exists (Cadillac and Event Management. Exhibitors were pleased with the helped driver Michael Knight, played by available, even though every feature Deville in 2000), while Kitt’s x-ray vision More than 2000 people attended the response and the expo is planned again David Hasselhoff, do almost anything won’t be practical, desirable or legal. is unlikely to be wanted. weekend event at The Cloud on Auck- next year. to fight crime is among several science- The Lexus 2054 from Minority Report Silent mode also exists, with electric land’s waterfront on November 10 and 11. Electric scooters offered by some of is expected to be available in 2027, the vehicles able to run so quietly that car “It also exceeded expectations in Visitors check out the eBike Expo displays. the e-bike retailers were also popular, Audi RSQ from I, Robot in 2030 and manufacturers have to incorporate terms of the number of people buying probably because many visitors viewed some purchased for Christmas presents. the Spinner from Blade Runner with its tech alerting pedestrians. e-bikes there,” Stuart William says. the displays and were able to test their Stuart-Williams says many older peo- flying capabilities in 2085. Kitt could be called through a hom- Visitor feedback suggests most found choices on a special track before return- ple were not only testing e-bikes on the Why is Kitt likely to take until 2068 ing beacon hidden in a golden pen- it ideal to check out many e-bike retail- ing the next day to verify their purchases. track but e-scooters too. when most of its features already exist? dant, and Google has created a similar ers in one place and be able to research Many e-bikes sold for around an Some tried electric skateboards and Leasing Options says the medi- feature for its driverless cars. the brands and styles before deciding average $3500, with show specials be- Segway Ninebot self-balancing and cal scanner and voice stress analyser The laser powerpack is much closer what to buy, she says. ing offered, although one customer paid hands-free electric scooters as well. should become reality in 2025, but to reality, tintable windows exist and More e-bikes sold on the Sunday, about $12,000. Kitt from Knight Rider. the general artificial intelligence could self-inflating tyres are a reality.

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ith deaths and serious inju- Mark Rowland is an Associate in Transport and Cities Planning with Arup, ries on New Zealand roads having more than 15 years’ professional experience, including several climbing since 2013, it is senior management positions with VicRoads and globally with Transport W for London. In recent years he has led various future and intelligent vitally important that transport agen- mobility projects, including four connected and autonomous vehicle cies work across the four pillars of the (CAV) trials and advising Infrastructure Victoria on safe and efficient Safe Systems Approach to reduce this operation of AVs and EVs. Rowland is involved in the development and unnecessary toll on the community. roll-out of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Australia and helping with city Supporting and encouraging the transport planning. His passion for Safe Systems led him to work with AustRoads to research and trial the application and benefits supporting the use of use of connected and autonomous Traffic Sign Recognition Systems across Australasia. vehicle (CAV) technologies on the road network will play an important part in achieving New Zealand’s road It has become imperative that road only driver) was sold in 2025, that safety strategy objectives and ultimately practitioners understand how the sys- vehicle will likely still be on the road the goal of zero deaths. tems function and what can be done to in 2040; and Several publications cite that CAVs optimise their use. • If the last Level 2 vehicle was sold have the potential to yield up to a Importantly, since the start of 2018, in 2030, that vehicle could still be 90-95% reduction in crashes. This the Australasian New Car Assessment on the road in 2045. estimate is built on the premise that Program (ANCAP) requires a vehicle The purpose of these two points is human error is estimated to be a factor to have at least one automated safety to highlight that work done now by in 90% of today’s road accidents. feature, such as traffic sign recognition engineers and planners in supporting However, vehicle manufacturers (TSR) capabilities, to make it eligible for and enabling Level 2 vehicle technolo- and original equipment manufacturers a five-star safety rating. gies, such as TSR, will likely still be (OEMs) have flagged several issues with In considering different levels of relevant 25 years from today. deploying advanced driver assistance vehicle automation it is acknowledged In 2017, Arup - on behalf of Aus- systems (ADAS) in Australia and New that systems used in Level 2 vehicles tRoads and several transport agencies Zealand (ANZ). may not be the same in Level 5 vehicles. (including the New Zealand Transport In several cases OEMs have opted to For example, a Level 2 vehicle may use a Agency) undertook a study into the: turn potentially lifesaving technologies camera-based system to read road signs Implications of Traffic Sign Recognition off due to issues experienced on ANZ while a Level 5 vehicle may only rely on a (TSR) systems for road operators. road networks. This has meant New connected database in the cloud. With transport agencies in New Zealand road users are potentially miss- Engineers and planners will need to be South Wales estimating that 39% of ing out on the considerable road safety aware that, during the transition period deaths on their roads can be attributed benefits that ADAS could deliver. to full automation, they will be planning to excessive and inappropriate travel and operating roads for vehicles that are speeds, supporting and encouraging human only control (Level 0/1), partial automated systems that assist the driver human control (Level 2/3 vehicles) and to adhere to safer speeds could deliver no human control (Level 4/5). significant road safety benefits. With the current average age of a TSR is an in-vehicle technology light vehicles in New Zealand at 14.3 which attempts to read and interpret years and at least 20% over 20-years- roadside traffic signs. Vehicle manu- old, we could easily assume that: facturers are moving towards enabling • If the last Level 0 vehicle (human speed assistance and automated driving AustRoads Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) testing. Continued on page 22

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T-Tech is New Zealand’s Future Transport However, vehicle manufacturers (TSR) capabilities, to make it eligible for and enabling Level 2 vehicle technolo- The later part of 2018 has been ex- What is clear is that ridesharing Conference, the leading event which and original equipment manufacturers a five-star safety rating. gies, such as TSR, will likely still be citing time for transport in New Zealand is here to stay, competition is set to explores the latest transport technology (OEMs) have flagged several issues with In considering different levels of relevant 25 years from today. and points to an interesting year ahead. intensify, and consumers are the win- trends, research and technology business deploying advanced driver assistance vehicle automation it is acknowledged In 2017, Arup - on behalf of Aus- So, I thought I’d make some predictions ner. In the US, Uber launched Uber models. systems (ADAS) in Australia and New that systems used in Level 2 vehicles tRoads and several transport agencies on the headline grabbing topics for Rewards for their Uber and Uber Eats Zealand (ANZ). may not be the same in Level 5 vehicles. (including the New Zealand Transport transport technology in 2019. customers, including credits and abil- In several cases OEMs have opted to For example, a Level 2 vehicle may use a Agency) undertook a study into the: ity to escape surge pricing. october 21-25 2019 turn potentially lifesaving technologies camera-based system to read road signs Implications of Traffic Sign Recognition Micro-EVs will become omni-present Or drive yourself, Kwikli’s electric off due to issues experienced on ANZ while a Level 5 vehicle may only rely on a (TSR) systems for road operators. in our cities moped hire offer on Auckland’s North road networks. This has meant New connected database in the cloud. With transport agencies in New Hundreds of Lime electric scooters Shore, a two-wheel version of Yoogo, Zealand road users are potentially miss- Engineers and planners will need to be South Wales estimating that 39% of hit Auckland and Christchurch roads Mevo and Cityhop businesses, the latter ing out on the considerable road safety aware that, during the transition period deaths on their roads can be attributed in October to be joined by over 2000 recently saw investment from Toyota benefits that ADAS could deliver. to full automation, they will be planning to excessive and inappropriate travel Onzo e-scooters. Financial Services and secured EECA and operating roads for vehicles that are speeds, supporting and encouraging The e-scooters have prompted funding for expanding the fleet with ITS World Congress human only control (Level 0/1), partial automated systems that assist the driver safety concerns, government reviews EVs. The 2019 Congress theme of “Smart Mo- human control (Level 2/3 vehicles) and to adhere to safer speeds could deliver and the odd example of technology bility, Empowering Cities” reflects Singa- no human control (Level 4/5). significant road safety benefits. failure is reported, but I expect they’re AV trials in New Zealand will get pore’s Commitment to create the most With the current average age of a TSR is an in-vehicle technology here to stay. Wellington is set to get more visibility liveable smart city in support of higher light vehicles in New Zealand at 14.3 which attempts to read and interpret them in coming weeks. Back in January 2017, HMI Technol- quest for an ever connected community. years and at least 20% over 20-years- roadside traffic signs. Vehicle manu- Recent announcements about Continued on page 26 old, we could easily assume that: facturers are moving towards enabling • If the last Level 0 vehicle (human speed assistance and automated driving gold members AustRoads Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) testing. Continued on page 22 contact us

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lectric vehicles play a major current crop of EVs. He says when role in Fuji Xerox New the company signed up for its 30% EZealand’s drive towards a commitment, staff were “chomping sustainable future. at the bit to get EVs, with many staff A global brand, Fuji Xerox putting up their hands to be in the new provides digital printing technolo- vehicles”. gies and document services and Peter Thomas Some have even bought their own solutions, and the New Zealand EVs, although staff using company operation formed in 1964 has 16 branches lease vehicles can take them home for throughout the country employing about 500 reasonable private use as well. staff. “That’s good for us and for staff,” Thomas The New Zealand business has under- says. Those who usually take a leased petrol ABB Ltd. gone major restructuring and transforma- vehicle home have to pay a $20 a fortnight Air New Zealand tion during the past few years and has just charge to cover costs, but that’s waived BMW released its first sustainability report which for those using a company EV privately. EV shows its vehicle fleet is the largest source charging can be done at home, at a public Contact Energy of its emissions. charging station (often free), or at stations Fonterra Of about 160 vehicles leased through provided on company premises. Foodstuffs North Island leading international mobility solutions At the moment that’s limited to four provider SG Fleet, 17 are electric and four chargers at the company’s Auckland head Fuji Xerox are hybrids. office, two at its Auckland warehouse and Fujitsu These are mainly Hyundai Ioniqs and one in Palmerston North. Giltrap Group Konas, with BMW i3s included. Thomas says once the company has the Hyundai New Zealand Fuji Xerox NZ’s managing director since right EVs for the tasks required it will work October 2017, Peter Thomas is determined with local community and councils to put ISS Facility Services to see more pure electric vehicles in the in charging infrastructure, mainly Type 2 Kiwirail company’s fleet as soon as possible. chargers. Leaseplan But some challenges have to be over- come. OCS Among them are finding an appropri- Opus ate EV suitable for the purposes required, Powerco particularly for service staff. Renault New Zealand “We’re using station wagons and small SUV types like the RAV4 as they have to SG Fleet carry parts and other products under lock Spark and cover,” Thomas explains. The Warehouse He says they currently use petrol Holden Cruze station wagons and Mazda Transpower CX-5s for that purpose. Turners Auctions “Toyota is releasing a RAV4 hybrid next A BMW i3 from Fuji Xerox’s fleet. Unison year, but we’re looking at 100% electrics As one of the Climate Change Coali- rather than hybrids.” tion signatories, Fuji Xerox says it’s proud Vodafone Electrics with a long range are also to stand alongside some of New Zealand’s Waste Management needed in some areas, like parts of the South most successful and inspirational organisa- Watercare Island where staff negotiate isolated gravel tions in declaring a commitment to being WEL networks roads a long way from charging stations. part of a low-carbon economy. The company certainly doesn’t have to It aims to be net zero carbon by 2030. Westpac worry about buy-in from workers. The company’s sustainability report on Xero “Staff love them,” Thomas says of the Continued on page 24

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Continued from page 18 is now under way to better under- tions for resolving this issue require using TSR systems. stand the root cause of electronic further policy consideration of A key aim of the study was to identify sign readability issues which will feed costs and public acceptance, they the root causes of TSR technology issues. into a consistent standard for elec- could include deploying more Evidence was collected through three tronic signs in the ANZ region. variable speed limit signs (VSLS) sub-investigations: A literature review of • Education & awareness: Pro- on high speed, high traffic roads TSR technology and international traffic grammes are required to educate or introducing permanent 40km/h sign standards; stakeholder interviews traffic managers on the impacts, on zones where free traffic speeds with vehicle manufacturers and key TSR system performance, of incon- cannot achieve more than 40km/h. stakeholders for traffic sign standards sistent sign installation and place- • OEMs: Though there are several and guidelines; and via on-road and off- ment at roadworks zones. Gener- infrastructure solutions, enhance- road tests and evaluations. ally, a greater reinforcement is ments to TSR systems are required Some of the key findings made by required of the legal status of some by OEMs to ensure they are more the study included: traffic signs. Signs should not be spatially aware and can avoid sce- • Electronic signs: These could not fitted to other vehicles, tramways, narios where signs located on nearby be consistently read by TSR systems roadside objects such as wheelie roads are incorrectly interpreted. during on-road trials. Stakeholder bins or buildings, where they are Visit https://www.onlinepublications. interviews indicated that the refresh visible to passing traffic. austroads.com.au/items/AP-R580-18 to rate of signs and variability of pixel • School & conditional signs: TSR download the full report for free or watch illumination could vary between systems struggled with school our live webinar on the study. brands and designs. Further analysis zones and conditional signs. Op-

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22 | EVTALK DECEMBER 2018 | www.evtalk.co.nz — NEWSTALK Smarter Mobility NEWSTALK For transport of the future, today CAV technology to deliver on road safety ABB powers the future www.abb.com/evcharging Continued from page 18 is now under way to better under- tions for resolving this issue require using TSR systems. stand the root cause of electronic further policy consideration of A key aim of the study was to identify sign readability issues which will feed costs and public acceptance, they for sustainable transport the root causes of TSR technology issues. into a consistent standard for elec- could include deploying more Evidence was collected through three tronic signs in the ANZ region. variable speed limit signs (VSLS) hile ABB New Zealand antici- Victoria will dramatically reduce charg- sub-investigations: A literature review of • Education & awareness: Pro- on high speed, high traffic roads pates its first Terra High Power ing time for drivers travelling interstate. TSR technology and international traffic grammes are required to educate or introducing permanent 40km/h WElectric Vehicle Charger “ABB is proud to collaborate with sign standards; stakeholder interviews traffic managers on the impacts, on zones where free traffic speeds project, the company is excited about Chargefox and its partners on this in- with vehicle manufacturers and key TSR system performance, of incon- cannot achieve more than 40km/h. its recent success in Australia. novative venture, the first of its kind in stakeholders for traffic sign standards sistent sign installation and place- • OEMs: Though there are several ABB was selected by Chargefox as a Australia, and to be able to assist in de- and guidelines; and via on-road and off- ment at roadworks zones. Gener- infrastructure solutions, enhance- key technology partner and supplier for ploying the first of the new generation road tests and evaluations. ally, a greater reinforcement is ments to TSR systems are required its ultra-rapid charging network. ABB’s of high-power charging stations in Asia Some of the key findings made by required of the legal status of some by OEMs to ensure they are more Terra High Power (HP) electric vehicle Pacific,” ABB EV charging infrastructure the study included: traffic signs. Signs should not be spatially aware and can avoid sce- chargers have enabled the launch of Aus- managing director Frank Muehlon says. 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Christchurch $6.71 The addition of a further two high were really looking for a solution that that are “changing the world” for the Auckland $5.79 # Wholesale rates plus their Flick Fee: No fixed term, EV rate in Wellington. power charge stations on the main cor- was flexible, straightforward to install advances it has made in e-mobility and Flick Electric Wellington $5.00 # Calculated using an average spot price of 5.7c per kWh. Christchurch $4.36 # ridor between Melbourne and regional and met approval requirements from Continued on page 27 Auckland $6.61 Classic plan: Excellent night rates, no fixed term, 10% PPD has been included, Genesis Energy Wellington $4.10 check if the matching daytime kWh rate will affect your overall bill. Christchurch $3.62 Auckland $6.41 — Home EV Plan: 20% prompt payment discount over whole electricity bill until 31 Nova Energy Wellington $6.29 July 2020, no fixed pricing, no fixed term Christchurch $6.39 Smarter Mobility Paua to the Cheap As Plan with EV night rates: No fixed term. Calculated using an average spot Wellington $4.90 # People price of 5.7c per kWh For transport of the future, *Approximate cost for a full charge of a 24kWh LEAF in the 3 largest centres of NZ. today Please note that rates vary around New Zealand – the above costs were from Mt Wellington in Auckland, Northland in Wellington and Linwood in Christchurch. They can also depend on your meter type & the company you use. Prices vary at the different times of the day eg charging during the day may have higher costs and could increase your overall bill. Flick Electric in Christchurch has higher daytime rates in Winter due to variable pricing from the lines company. The rates we have used above are calculated each month using a low user cost, overnight rates, includes 10% charging loss, prompt payment discounts (PPD) if available and GST, excludes daily charge. Please note that www.abb.com/evcharging prices were correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. Please contact us if you would like any clarification. # Spot prices can go up and down as they are affected by demand in energy and weather conditions. We have calculated these prices using the average spot price of 5.7c per kWh at night over the last 7 years, however this is no guarantee of current or future prices.

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PLUGGED IN! EVs key to Fuji Xerox Stay connected to the EV community with useful links below. New Zealand’s EECA – NZ government’s EV information website https://www.electricvehicles.govt.nz/ sustainable plan Drive Electric - Advocacy group for the EV industry https://driveelectric.org.nz/ Continued from page 20 carbon covers its internal operations, with footprint data EV Association of Aotearoa - EV owners association for import, export and freight operations expected to be https://www.evaa.co.nz published in its 2020 report. Charge Net - Nationwide EV charging network It has already seen an 8% reduction in emissions, main- https://charge.net.nz/ ly through changing from diesel to petrol vehicles with Electric Heaven - NZ electric car guide a further decrease expected during the next two years in http://www.electricheaven.nz/ the switch to electric. The inaugural sustainability report says that while it’s NZ EV Podcast - Monthly podcast about EVs https://www.podcasts.nz/nz-ev-podcast/ challenging finding EVs to meet service staff needs, the company has focused on transitioning sales and support Flip the Fleet – EV Community data sharing project teams, with 3.5% of its fleet switched by the end of the https://flipthefleet.org/ 2017 financial year. NZ Electric Bikes eviewR – Independent electric bike reviews The company intends to reduce its operations energy https://electricbikesnz.com/ consumption by 3% by the end of the 2019 financial year. It’s also sharing the message by getting staff out and EV OWNERS FACEBOOK GROUPS – about in EVs. ONLINE CHAT GROUP FOR THE NZ EV COMMUNITY The Fuji Xerox New Zealand sustainability team did a Nationwide - 5700km road trip over four weeks driving a BMW i3 from NZ EV Owners - https://www.facebook.com/ Whangarei to Bluff to highlight the company’s sustainability groupsNZEVOwners strategy and gather qualitative data for their 2018 Sustain- ability Report. Regional - They offered staff at each branch a test drive along the Auckland EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/ way. groups/291373964545996/ The EVs would have to handle more than 40,000km Wellington EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/groups/ annually while carrying engineers’ heavy kits, so road test- WellyEV/ ing for endurance and national charging infrastructure was crucial, the sustainability plan report says. Waikato EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/groups/ The EV did run out of charge making a large detour to avoid WaikatoEV/ Kaikoura road closures following its devastating November Dunedin EV Group https://www.facebook.com/ 2016 earthquake, but the two drivers say the trip confirmed groups/403816650002889/ many benefits of having EVs in the company fleet. Christchurch EV Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ One of Fuji Xerox New Zealand’s EV champions Jeremy ChristchurchEVGroup/ Matthews represented the company at a Palmerston North EV Owners -Manawatu https://www.facebook.com/ Leading the Charge event in March 2018. groups/1847252468838484/ Visitors could test drive his Hyundai Ioniq and other EVs Nelson Tasman EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/ there. groups/365895557107117/ The company customer training analyst covers an area of more than 43,500 square kilometres and reckons if Northland EV Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ he can make it from Palmerston North to Gisborne in a northlandEVgroup/ 200km range Ioniq then anyone can. Bay of Plenty EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Matthews works mainly in metro areas so rarely needs BayOfPlentyEVOwners/ to charge the EV during work hours, but on longer jour- Central Otago Lakes https://www.facebook.com/ neys where health and safety dictates a break every two EV Owners groups/521978908249518/ hours, he says it’s a good chance to charge up and meet other EV drivers at the stations. Naki EV Owners Group https://www.facebook.com/ groups/375210949597565/ All that’s music to Peter Thomas’ ears, who has found further encouragement for his EV message during a busi- South Canterbury https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ness event at which Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association EV Owners southcanterburyev/ secretary general Christina Bu was speaking. INVER-ELECTRIC-CARGILL https://www.facebook.com/ “I found it inspirational what has been achieved there groups/250609535293325/ and the impact on climate change and other targets,” Thomas says.

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PLUGGED IN! EVs key to Fuji Xerox EV numbers slow in November, Stay connected to the EV community New Zealand’s with useful links below. but pick-up expected EECA – NZ government’s EV information website https://www.electricvehicles.govt.nz/ sustainable plan lectric vehicle “This could cause in December,” he adds. pick up too.” Drive Electric - Advocacy group for the EV industry https://driveelectric.org.nz/ Continued from page 20 numbers may a surge in uncer- However, Schmidt expects Schmidt believes govern- carbon covers its internal operations, with footprint data Ehave slowed in tainty for EV buyers interest in EVs to resume at ment incentives may also EV Association of Aotearoa - EV owners association for import, export and freight operations expected to be November, but dealer- if they arrive at a pace once people get back been needed early next year https://www.evaa.co.nz published in its 2020 report. ships say December’s yard that has EVs at from holiday in early January. to further encourage New Charge Net - Nationwide EV charging network It has already seen an 8% reduction in emissions, main- off to a good start. a price point but no “We just need another fuel Zealand’s EV market. https://charge.net.nz/ ly through changing from diesel to petrol vehicles with That would in- Hayden Johnston. idea what they are price rise and interest will Electric Heaven - NZ electric car guide a further decrease expected during the next two years in dicate November’s selling,” he says. http://www.electricheaven.nz/ the switch to electric. increase of 400 EVs on “This is a huge concern The inaugural sustainability report says that while it’s October – compared with a for us with many reports of Electric sleigh-ride slowing NZ EV Podcast - Monthly podcast about EVs https://www.podcasts.nz/nz-ev-podcast/ challenging finding EVs to meet service staff needs, the 640 jump from September to bad EV experiences at yards Continued from page 1 company has focused on transitioning sales and support October – is an aberration. already.” But it says the 3.8% de- ing on EV purchases for the Flip the Fleet – EV Community data sharing project teams, with 3.5% of its fleet switched by the end of the Still, electric and hybrid Autolink Cars manag- cline compares with a 52.6% month. https://flipthefleet.org/ 2017 financial year. light vehicle registrations did ing director Henry Schmidt year-on-year increase. Perhaps it’s because most NZ Electric Bikes eviewR – Independent electric bike reviews The company intends to reduce its operations energy reach 11,255, which is 3255 agrees with Johnston, However, a 41.4% fall in people are just thinking https://electricbikesnz.com/ consumption by 3% by the end of the 2019 financial year. more than the initial 8000 EV adding the November slow EV Watchlists month-on- about Christmas and not It’s also sharing the message by getting staff out and target for the end of this year. down has hit the internal month for November is also the next vehicle they’ll have EV OWNERS FACEBOOK GROUPS – about in EVs. Predictions are that the combustion engine (ICE) recorded by Trade Me Mo- – although another fuel ONLINE CHAT GROUP FOR THE NZ EV COMMUNITY The Fuji Xerox New Zealand sustainability team did a 12,000 mark should market as well. tors. Again, that compares rise would spark EV interest Nationwide - 5700km road trip over four weeks driving a BMW i3 from be hit by the end of “I think the market with a 57% year-on-year again. NZ EV Owners - https://www.facebook.com/ Whangarei to Bluff to highlight the company’s sustainability January. in general is quiet,” rise for 2018. Whether the EV trend groupsNZEVOwners strategy and gather qualitative data for their 2018 Sustain- The EV numbers Schmidt says. He’s So what’s the reason for continues in December ability Report. were “a little interest- uncertain about the the November slow down? remains to be seen, but fol- Regional - They offered staff at each branch a test drive along the ing” for November, reasons other than Trade Me Motors sug- lowing November’s fall it’s Auckland EV Owners https://www.facebook.com/ way. 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AT Local rideshare hailed ‘world first’

n on-demand electric vehicle rideshare service called AT Local Ahas been launched by Auckland Transport (AT) which says it’s among the first of its kind in the world. The app-based service is being trialled at Devonport for a year, with three Hyundai Ioniq cars and three LDV EV80 vans transporting people to and from ferry terminals at Bayswater, Stanley Bay and Devonport. About 70 people were using the service after it started on November 19, before it was even officially announced on November 23. Designed to help people get to pub- lic transport easily, AT Local also aims to Devonport-Takapuna Local Board members disembark for coffee. ease congestion and parking. The AT Local service is understood to conditioning/heating and other factors Passengers download the AT Local cost more than $1 million for the year considered. app and can book trips for up to six – including vehicle purchase and fitout Russell Turnbull of Go Bus says people at a time or for up to 30 days costs, with some revenue expected conventional vehicles were trialled in in advance. The seven-seater vans also from fares. Queenstown to see how the AT Local have wheelchair access options and the Up to $1 million of operational fund- rideshare service would work. “People electric cars can carry up to four pas- ing comes from the NZ Transport Agen- felt very good about the service, par- sengers at once. cy for the project while AT paid around ticularly as ridesharing is very environ- The app allows a ride to be arranged $300,000 for the vans and their fitouts. mentally friendly and can help reduce immediately and provides arrival times The vans cost about $70,000 each and their carbon footprint,” he says. and other information, along with the the fitout, which included making them The app, “using all the smarts in a ability to communicate directly with the wheelchair accessible and installing smartphone”, can keep people and driv- driver. the driver setup, cost about ers instantly updated, Turnbull adds. The EVs operate $30,000 per vehicle. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board within a 3km radius of The EVs are charged up members George Wood, Grant Gillon the Devonport ferry at a Glenfield depot, usually and Jan O’Connor took an EV van terminal and a ride overnight, with drivers and ride during the November 23 launch – costs $2.50 ($3 from vehicles swapped during disembarking at a cafe between ferry February 1, 2019), but shift breaks. terminals (yes, you can do that if you AT Hop cards and The cars and vans have wish). public transport fare about a 180km range, AT Local operates 5.40am to 9.20pm concessions don’t although that will be better Monday to Friday, 8.25am to 6.50pm apply to the new determined during the trial Saturday and 8.25am to 6.20pm Sun- AT Metro customer experience service. manager Peter Paton demonstrates with passengers, luggage, air- days and public holidays. how to use the app.

Transport tech & mobility predictions for 2019

Continued from page 19 close to a reveal. appeals as a testing ground with lots of ogies announced New Zealand’s first AV Several players have been working remote unpopulated areas and supportive trial in partnership with Christchurch Air- towards other trials, to be announced in legislation. port. The company also launched trials in 2019. In October, Cora competitor Vo- Sydney and Melbourne before announc- locopter announced that they will be ing Ohmio, a start-up which has designed Flying taxi trials will take off testing in Singapore next year, a consid- a module-based connected autonomous At T-Tech conference 2018, Cora erably more populated environment. It vehicle eco-system on which to develop Air came out of stealth-mode, reveal- just so happens Singapore is holding the several models of vehicles. And judg- ing they’ve been testing their flying taxi ITS World Congress in September. Coin- ing by recent pictures their Lift vehicle is concepts in New Zealand. The country cidence? We’ll be there to find out.

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AT Local rideshare hailed ‘world first’ Electric Avenue sparks up n on-demand electric vehicle rideshare service called AT Local Ahas been launched by Auckland Big Boys Toys Transport (AT) which says it’s among the first of its kind in the world. he first Electric Avenue for elec- Zealand to host the The app-based service is being tric vehicles proved a hit at the China show in October trialled at Devonport for a year, with T20th Big Boys Toys Auckland. 2020. three Hyundai Ioniq cars and three And event director Dean Wilson is Jack Jiang from LDV EV80 vans transporting people to keen to see the EV aspect expanded at the Shanghai-based and from ferry terminals at Bayswater, next year’s lifestyle show. company says the China Stanley Bay and Devonport. More than 33,000 visitors attended show will have eight About 70 people were using the the November 16-18 event at the ASB areas, catering for cars, service after it started on November 19, Showgrounds, including a Chinese motorcycles, sports, before it was even officially announced delegation wanting to feature the electronic games, health on November 23. show in Shanghai in 2020. and more. Designed to help people get to pub- The announcement BBT will be in He expects China Devonport-Takapuna Local Board members disembark for coffee. lic transport easily, AT Local also aims to Shanghai was made at the VIP launch BBT to feature over Dean Wilson and Jack Jiang, centre, with the Chinese Yuppy Ad team. ease congestion and parking. The AT Local service is understood to conditioning/heating and other factors just before the Auckland event. three to five days Passengers download the AT Local cost more than $1 million for the year considered. Representatives from Shanghai show around China’s national day holiday, award. app and can book trips for up to six – including vehicle purchase and fitout Russell Turnbull of Go Bus says organisers Yuppy Ad have signed an October 1-7. Auckland mayor Phil Goff, who people at a time or for up to 30 days costs, with some revenue expected conventional vehicles were trialled in agreement with BBT during a fortnight’s The international event is likely to drives an electric Hyundai Ioniq, in advance. The seven-seater vans also from fares. Queenstown to see how the AT Local visit draw huge crowds and showcase New showed keen interest in the Electric have wheelchair access options and the Up to $1 million of operational fund- rideshare service would work. “People to Zealand products and innovation. Avenue displays, particularly the Evoke electric cars can carry up to four pas- ing comes from the NZ Transport Agen- felt very good about the service, par- New Meanwhile, an impressive 2518 peo- electric motorcycle, Wilson says. sengers at once. cy for the project while AT paid around ticularly as ridesharing is very environ- ple took up the chance to ride in or drive Highlights for visitors included Eva The app allows a ride to be arranged $300,000 for the vans and their fitouts. mentally friendly and can help reduce an EV at the BBT Greenlane venue. Hakansson’s land-speed record set- immediately and provides arrival times The vans cost about $70,000 each and their carbon footprint,” he says. Feedback has been great and Wilson ting KillaJoule three-wheeler electric and other information, along with the the fitout, which included making them The app, “using all the smarts in a says he’s “ecstatic” about how well the streamliner motorcycle. “It got plenty of ability to communicate directly with the wheelchair accessible and installing smartphone”, can keep people and driv- Electric Avenue went. attention,” Wilson says. “They loved it.” driver. the driver setup, cost about ers instantly updated, Turnbull adds. “It shows people are wanting the EV Wilson says he’s already started plan- The EVs operate $30,000 per vehicle. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board experience,” he says, adding many also ning for next year’s Electric Avenue with within a 3km radius of The EVs are charged up members George Wood, Grant Gillon tested electric bikes. ChargeNet NZ. the Devonport ferry at a Glenfield depot, usually and Jan O’Connor took an EV van Mercury’s electric 1957 Ford Fairlane “It’s exciting what’s happening in terminal and a ride overnight, with drivers and ride during the November 23 launch – “Evie” was popular, visitors able to view the automotive market next year and costs $2.50 ($3 from vehicles swapped during disembarking at a cafe between ferry in virtual reality the making of Evie. The we want to keep it growing and get February 1, 2019), but shift breaks. terminals (yes, you can do that if you display won the show’s Electric Avenue more EV manufacturers on board.” AT Hop cards and The cars and vans have wish). Phil Goff at the Evoke electric large site award, while Electrify NZ’s public transport fare about a 180km range, AT Local operates 5.40am to 9.20pm motorcycle display. electric bike stand gained the small site concessions don’t although that will be better Monday to Friday, 8.25am to 6.50pm apply to the new determined during the trial Saturday and 8.25am to 6.20pm Sun- AT Metro customer experience service. manager Peter Paton demonstrates with passengers, luggage, air- days and public holidays. how to use the app. ABB powers the future for sustainable transport

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