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JAPAN VS THE WORLD - WHO IS RIGHT? he start of a new year and a new different environmental regulations.” by Vern Whitehead decade makes this time of the year On the subject of battery electric Publisher Tmore interesting than most. vehicles he asks: “Are there really It’s often a time for resolutions and customers who truly want them? I’m not crystal-ball gazing, but we’re going so sure because there are lots of issues will be a crop of smaller, to look only at one auto industry regarding infrastructure and hardware. lower-range EVs competing contradiction - are the Japanese car I do not believe there will be a dramatic against luxury brands such as Tesla and makers correct in believing the electric increase in demand for battery electric Volvo. Can the two markets co-exist? car is merely a passing fad? vehicles.” “We hope so, because small city cars also It has been obvious for a long time to CleanTechnica says many will be need to transition to EVs. And it could help industry observers that many Japanese disappointed by Hachigo’s attitude bring the mass market affordable EVs manufacturers have been super slow to “which seems too timid to embrace the needed for global markets,” Electrek says. join the world shift to EVs. challenges presented by an overheating “Regardless, it is not helpful for Mazda But now the Japanese have dropped all world, particularly since internal to make misleading claims about the pretence of being impartial in the world of combustion engines are a significant relative environmental benefits of EVs EVs vs ICE (internal combustion engine) factor in the rise in global temperatures”. and diesel-powered cars. And it creates a power and have come out swinging: Soichiro Honda, the man who founded the foul smell around Mazda’s first EV, which • Honda’s CEO sees nothing but company that bears his name, never took otherwise looks like a fun ride.” piston power from here to eternity. such a timid approach to the future. He Who is reading the market best? The • Mazda goes even further, claiming propelled Honda on to the world stage with Japanese car makers or the rest of the that long-range EVs are worse for a bold gamble on Formula One competition world? CleanTechnica. CO2 than diesel cars. in the 1960s, adds There is no way to settle the argument • Nissan - with the notable exception “The history of commerce is littered other than to let things play out, and let of its electric Leaf - and the world’s with the carcasses of companies that Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” work its largest car maker, Toyota, are not too changed the world, and then became magic. much different. resistant to change. Honda may well be The “invisible hand” is a term coined by So who is correct? Do the Japanese the next to join the pantheon of once Scottish economist Adam Smith in his OEMs know something that Volkswagen great companies that are now little book The Wealth of Nations in 1776. He and the European, American and Chinese more than echoes in the well of history. suggested that if people were allowed to “If the company is right and piston power manufacturers are missing? trade freely, self-interested traders would is to be the norm for decades to come, This is a far from academic question for compete – leading markets to a positive the human race will be seeing the face Kiwi dealers with our reliance on the output aided by an invisible hand. of eternity sooner rather than later and Japanese auto industry for an on-going All the best for an interesting year and that’s the reality that Hachigo refuses to supply of quality used imports. What if decade ahead. face,” says CleanTechnica. there is only ever a limited number of In the meantime, Mazda sees its all- used EVs to choose from in Japan? electric MX-30 crossover - due to be But first the arguments fromTakahiro sold in Europe from early this year - as Hachigo, Honda Motor Company’s chief needing only a 35.5kW battery, enough executive, who recently shared his views for about 260km of range. on the future of the global auto industry Mazda Europe chief with Automotive News Europe. Yasuhiro Aoyama His take? More efficient manufacturing, told Automotive News Europe: “We based the battery size on the needs of more autonomous driving systems, and Honda sees hybrids and pistons as its future pistons - lots and lots of pistons. The our target customers who are young future of motoring is about efficiency, urban buyers. Given the importance Hachigo-san believes, and he sees hybrid of minimising CO2 penalties, we will powertrains as the route to that efficiency. start selling it in Europe first. As far as By 2030 he expects two thirds of his cars other countries are concerned (America to be hybrids. He makes no mention of included) we are still in a study phase.” them having plugs. “The objective is not Aoyama says another Mazda EV is not electrification per se, but improving fuel being considered for the next five years. efficiency,” says Hachigo. “And we believe Electrek says that Europe, where smaller urban subcompacts are more popular, will hybrid vehicles are the way to meet The Mazda MX-30, but no more be a fascinating litmus test this year. There Mazda EVs till 2025

2 | EVTALK JANUARY 2020 | www.evtalk.co.nz NEWSTALK EVS AND BEYOND CONFERENCE KICKS INTO GEAR 30.8% on 2018) and EVs are projected to reach nearly 60% of the new vehicle market share in 2020. Waiheke Island EV numbers have climbed to more than 150 from 60 a year ago. GVI Electric loaned the island four EVs to give residents a chance to drive them, more than 125 people and companies so far taking up the opportunity. Residents also use electric bikes and e-scooters to get around the island, often hiring them. Three taxi companies now run EVs on Waiheke, an EV bus fleet is planned, and ferries are likely to switch to electric as well. Electric Island Waiheke is also helping Vector (aided by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority funding) with the establishment of 80 smart EV chargers Electric Island Waiheke’s official launch in November 2018 in homes and eight public fast chargers, along with a mobile EV charger for the he EVs and Beyond conference on (excluding dinner) over the two-day island’s AA roadside assistant service. Waiheke Island on March 16 and 17 conference is included in the $450 So, the island is well on track to achieving Tis shaping up as a must attend. registration fee. its electric goal, the conference expected The inaugural conference at the Representatives of various ride and to contribute. Waiheke Island Resort has national and car sharing businesses, EV charging Contact Deborah at deborah@ international guest speakers covering the companies like YHI – a platinum automediagroup.co.nz for more outlook for EVs, incentives, automated sponsor for the conference - and others information and to register your interest. and connected transport, car and ride will be in attendance. sharing, micro-mobility, clean power, EV The conference idea charging developments and much more developed after the of interest to EV followers. Norwegian Electric Vehicle It’s brought to you by EVtalk in Association secretary- association with Drive Electric, general Christina Bu Intelligent Transport Systems NZ and launched the Electric Island Electric Island Waiheke – the latter Waiheke project a year aiming to make Auckland’s popular ago while on a visit to New island fully electric by 2030. Zealand. Free public open days feature on the The association is the preceding Saturday and Sunday (March world’s largest EV owners’ 14 and 15) with displays around solar group, representing more power, home EV charging, smart homes than 50,000 owners. and transport, plus a record attempt for Norway continues to set the most Nissan Leafs in one place. EV records, with 60,316 EV tours and a “tent theatre” covering EV- pure electric cars sold related topics are also provided. there in 2019. That’s out

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EVWORLD NZ CHANGES NAME AND FORMAT he eworld expo is coming on Then there’s “ebike world” comprising October 30-31. OEMs and e-bike importers and TThe name has been changed from distributors. EVworld NZ to better represent all forms A dedicated e-bike test track will again of e-mobility and associated sustainable feature, with the opportunity to test ride a technologies for the home and consumer. wide variety of electric bikes. It’s still at the ASB Showgrounds in Safety gear like smart helmets will be on Greenlane, Auckland, and retains the EV display too, while the latest battery tech Champions Awards but adds a whole host for e-bikes and associated infrastructure of other “e”-related events and items. will also be available. “The EVworld show has been re- A closely linked but separate “escooter imagined into an event covering many world” will be dedicated to other forms of facets of all things electric,” organiser micro-mobility. Ride on electric scooters, EV Champions Awards will again be presented Conferenz says. stand-on micro e-scooters, e-skateboards, The 2020 show will have five zones - smart hoverboards, electric unicycles and dedicated to key electro-mobility and more will be displayed, also be able to be automation solutions. tested on a track at the event. The electric vehicle component of the An associated “emobility world” will eworld expo will remain at the centre of feature developments in electric chairs the expo hall, dedicated to OEMs and and solutions for disabled or movement- EV dealers who wish to display EVs in all impaired people, and technology their forms. developments in aged care. That includes electric cars, trucks, vans, Conferenz proudly launched the EVworld buses, and all associated infrastructure expo, EV Champions Awards and industry such as charging equipment, billing conferences in 2017 in Manukau. systems, battery tech, EV maintenance, It has successfully run these events EV equipment, cabling, and much more. annually since, with a growing exhibitor and An ‘ebike world’ section is new this year EVs on display inside the expo hall will visitor base which necessitated a move to link to outdoor test rides and drives for the larger ASB Showgrounds in 2018. all visitors. Conferenze says eworld will be the A major addition is “ehome world” key event to meet, experience and do featuring home automation tech, and business with prospective buyers and solar panels and equipment connected promoters of battery electric vehicles with electric mobility and connected (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), e-bikes, home network technologies. e-scooters and micro mobility, electric Smart meters, smart plugs, robo-vacuums, and hybrid commercial vehicles, chargers smart lighting systems, home hubs, digital and infrastructure, solar panels and PV, assistants and smart displays, smart home renewable energy solutions, battery security and thermostats are all included. storage and home automation, e-mobility scooters and e-wheelchairs, parts and accessories, OEM EV equipment, and Electric trucks are back much more. ceremony - an invitation-only awards night What’s on and opening ceremony. Five highly prized October 30: The eworld electric vehicle EV Champions Awards are presented with and e-mobility conference and expo a business-to-business focus. Trade Day. October 31: Public Day This is for small to medium enterprise A chance for the consumer and future (SME) owners, fleet managers and owners to experience, learn about and decision-makers in businesses to embrace electric mobility and associated experience and evaluate EVs for their infrastructure, home and energy organisation. Free seminars stage. solutions. Free seminars stage. EV chargers feature The eworld EV Champions Awards Visit Conferenz for information.

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The report shows a fuel tax and introducing road user “We are looking to support Kiwis that without proper road user pricing, charges (RUC) for all vehicles, including buying vehicles that are better for congestion is becoming “the new EVs, is the way forward. the environment and cheaper to run normal” in urban centres, costing the The National Party recently unveiled its through our clean car policies. economy over a billion dollars every vision for such an idea in its pre-election “They will result in a wide variety of year. discussion documents. cleaner cars, utes and vans being New Zealand is among the top 10 Motorists currently pay 66 cents per litre available and affordable for Kiwi families countries for vehicle ownership per of petrol in tax which goes into the NLTF and businesses,” Twyford says. capita and without suitable policy for land transport and roading projects. The Government’s proposed clean car action, road congestion is “all but “Fuel use is becoming a poor estimate policy was first announced by associate certain to intensify”. of road use as vehicles become transport minister Julie Anne Genter Government forecasts also show that more modern and fuel- in July last year and will see the New Zealand’s total vehicle kilometres efficient,” Bishop says. price of utes and SUVs go up. travelled might increase by as much as “The common use of hybrid The Toyota LandCruiser, for 66% by 2040. vehicles by taxi and ride example, will be $3000 more However, road user charges (RUCs) sharing services effectively expensive, the Mitsubishi which already apply to diesel vehicles reduces the contribution Triton will jump by $2500, still fail to price congestion costs and these drivers make to road the Ford Ranger will be $2750 this needs to change, Carvalho says. investment, while electric more, and the Toyota Hilux will “The solution requires the introduction Phil Twyford vehicle users currently pay no increase by $2000. of congestion charging, which charges road user charges at all,” he For new or near-new plug-in drivers higher road user rates at peak says. cars, battery electrics would receive an times in overcrowded routes,” he says. Road user charges would be phased $8000 rebate, plug-in hybrids $6800 The study says this will lead to benefits in over the “medium-to-long term” with and hybrids $4800. such as efficient use of roads; shorter, the use of technology, according to the “Most Kiwis want to buy a car that’s safer and more reliable trips; higher discussion documents. good for the environment, but tell productivity and wages; a source of The EV exemption from RUC is us the upfront cost and limited valuable information for future transport due to be lifted on December choice makes it a challenge. investments and financial incentives for 31, 2021, but it's uncertain if “This is about making cleaner other modes of transport (public buses, the date might be brought cars a realistic choice for cycling, walking). forward. more New Zealanders – by “Introducing congestion charges can Meanwhile, Twyford says reducing the upfront cost encourage commuters to find trip he agrees with the idea of of electric, hybrid and fuel alternatives, such as other travel times, RUC for all and he welcomes Chris Bishop efficient vehicles when sold in routes and transport modes. the opposition’s support on New Zealand for the first time. “That would reduce the overuse of the initiative “to help provide “These policies are expected to road services at peak times. In return, certainty to drivers in the long-term”. save the country more than $3.4 billion to avoid congestion charges becoming “Funding our transport system is a in fuel and result in fuel savings of more ‘just another tax’, commuters should problem we need to address in the than $6,800 over the lifetime of an expect the government to commit to a future as people increasingly move average vehicle,” Genter says. revenue-neutral system - where every New Zealand’s most popular entry level DC Charger provides convenience and to electric cars and other forms of net dollar raised through congestion transport,” Twyford says. Congestion charging charges would be offset by, say, a dollar flexibility to EV drivers. 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Continued from page 7 collected through EROAD. One advantage New Zealand has “EROAD pioneered regulatory in developing and shifting to such a already part of our daily lives, from telematics through developing a system is that it’s a technology and electricity bills and cinema tickets to hotel technology platform that is reliable, software leader in the space, with rates and public transport fares. Why accurate and easy to use,” founder and companies such Teletrac Navman and should it be any different with car use? chief executive says. Coretex also leading the way. “In a sense, we are already paying for Steven Newman “Because of this, our global relationships congestion through hours wasted idling with those researching or trialing road in traffic jams every week. Singapore a success funding or safety regulations have “Instead of Soviet-style rationing of road Singapore has been charging for the continued to expand, and we have space by widespread queuing, congestion use of road at peak hours since 1975, invested in scalable systems charges would harness the power of the and continues to laud such work and processes that can markets to solve our daily, and costly, road as a success with its 'Electronic deliver holistic solutions bottlenecks,” Carvalho says. Road Pricing', or ERP system. for any government The price of driving on a road wanting to achieve a safe, rises when speeds drop below EROAD ready to deliver sustainable and productive 45km/h on expressways, and New Zealand-based transport transportation system,” he 20km/h on arterial routes. technology company EROAD is one says. However the system is actively company that is well placed to take EROAD says it’s ready Steven Newman managed to ensure at least 85% advantage of any moves to introduce a to assist with any road of motorists are travelling at wide-ranging RUC system. funding changes and noted they have speeds above the threshold. The company is a pioneer of the already consulted with leaders in other A next-generation 'ERP2' system is technology which has so far collected countries considering such shifts. coming, based on GPS rather than radio NZ$2.5 billion for the New Zealand Late last year the company spoke to frequency tags, that will ensure drivers Transport Agency and delivered safety industry and institutional specialists from pay for the distance travelled on a road benefits to many commercial fleets. over 50 countries about such systems at rather than just that they have used the Around 46% of heavy vehicle road a convention in Las Vegas. road. user charges in New Zealand are now

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IONIQ: THE WORKHORSE OF THE NZ-NEW EV FLEET hen Hyundai originally launched "A lot of fleets have felt Numbers all up the Ioniq range of plug-in they have wanted the So what is different about the Ioniq? Wvehicles, they did it in the Being EVtalk we will, of course, focus Queenstown area. extra range, or needed on the EV one. Firstly, the battery has The electric version, with its 28kWh the extra range,” Sinclair grown from 28kWh to 38kWh (38.3 to battery made it around the day’s drive be precise). Range rises to a little over route without needing to charge - notes. “And the majority of 300km. Keep in mind that our past testing impressing journalists and beginning its EV sales have been driven has shown Hyundai seems to get more rather successful run as the workhorse out of their batteries and drivetrains of the NZ-new EV fleet. by business.” efficiency-wise than other EVs - definitely The Ioniq became popular with firms with an update to the Ioniq range. The more than the Nissan Leaf. wanting to either reduce emissions or looks are refined, specifications update, Motor power is up to 100kW and 295Nm, green up their look. It had sufficient and in the case of the full BEV there is a not surprising really as this matches the range, around 200km if you were careful, larger battery and more motor power. drivetrain in the entry-level Kona with the solid specifications and for fleet buyers a Range is also up, so rather than just hang same battery. Many will complain that the price that kept it within a viable range. around town, Hyundai decided to stretch battery is not actively cooled. Considering But with the launch of the Kona EV, it their legs as well, with a two-day trip via Te most users will rarely fast charge more arguably slipped into the background. Anau to Milford Sound. Though in fairness than once in a day I am not sure it is The Kona offered more range, and only half of the trip would be in Ioniqs, the much of an issue. arguably broader market appeal. rest in the Kona and the hydrogen-fuelled When you do fast charge, the maximum But Hyundai has returned to Queenstown Nexo model. More on those next month. Continued on page 10

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Continued from page 9 rate rises to 100kw, though on AC you are still limited to 7.2kW. A type-2 to type-2 charger and EVSE are supplied with the Ioniq, while Hyundai encourages the fitment of a level 2 unit in the buyer’s home. Hyundai New Zealand general manager Andy Sinclair says the increased range is going to appeal to their main buyer set. I have driven so many SUVs in the last year, including the excellent Kona EV, that I had kind of forgotten how nice offers more performance and a battery A new look a “normal” car can be. twice the size. Styling revisions for Ioniq include Compared to the Kona, Even a 40kWh Nissan Leaf is cheaper at redesigned front and rear lighting, front $59,990. grilles, and new alloy wheels. Inside there the larger Ioniq feels light, That is also out of step with the BMW i3, is a new dashboard, ambient lighting and airy and spacious. It’s which has seen two significant step-ups a new, tablet-style multimedia unit. in battery size, with little variation in price. The larger, 10.25-inch satellite navigation simple, yet clean and very In fairness to the brand, Hyundai NZ are multimedia system on Elite models functional. an independent importer, and unlikely headlines the equipment upgrades, and to have the same flexibility the factory- incorporates satellite navigation and "A lot of fleets have felt they have wanted owned BMW and Tesla operations have. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone the extra range, or needed the extra Sinclair says they have little choice but connectivity. range,” Sinclair notes. “And the majority of to raise the price - the poor performance Hyundai’s extensive Smart Sense system EV sales have been driven by business.” of our dollar being the culprit - and it now includes high beam assist and an The concerning number that comes could get worse. upgraded driver attention warning system with the update is the price. The entry "If the dollar keeps depreciating we will featuring leading vehicle departure alert. level BEV cost rises from $59,990 to have price rises again,” he notes, at the The chassis tuning has been updated, $65,990, while the Elite is now same time suggesting we could see the with fine-tuning in Australia to work better $71,990, just a few thousand off the same for other brands. with local conditions. start price of a Tesla Model 3 - which Continued on page 11

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Continued from page 10 in the Elite is pretty easy to use. The For your extra money the Elite offers spaciousness extends to the boot, which quite a lot. Externally, the differences is 18 litres bigger than a Kona, although I include chrome trim, LED headlights, suspect more useful in day-to-day use. automatic folding mirrors and a different The additional power easily seems to offset alloy design. Inside you get leather seats, the extra weight of the larger battery. The electric seat adjustment for the driver, Ioniq is no sports car but it has that usual heated front seats and steering wheel, well-planted feel EVs gain from their battery premium Infiniti speakers, wireless smart weight. The steering is nicely responsive, I phone charging, and of course, the larger definitely feel its “Australasian” tune is nicer infotainment system. than that of a Leaf. The Elite gets blind spot and rear cross With our car topped off in Te Anau traffic collision warning on top of the before driving to Queenstown, the 170km The Ioniq became rather Smart Sense system. It also has front distance was little trouble for the Ioniq - popular with firms parking sensors. even with some spirited driving through the Devil’s staircase. The Kona’s smart wanting to either reduce Simply refreshing regeneration was welcome when tailing emissions or green up I have driven so many SUVs in the last along behind tourist traffic, while the year, including the excellent Kona EV, additional power was welcome when their look. It had sufficient that I had kind of forgotten how nice a overtaking. range, around 200km if “normal” car can be. Compared to the Overall the Series II Ioniq is a welcome Kona, the larger Ioniq feels light, airy and upgrade, and it will still no-doubt find you were careful, solid spacious. It’s simple, yet clean and very fleet business attracted by its solid specifications and for fleet functional. reputation and not wanting the “look- buyers a price that kept it The partially digital dash is easy to at-me" nature of the Model 3. Still, the read and the new infotainment system price is a bitter pill to swallow. within a viable range.

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TRANSNET NZ CHARGES AHEAD WITH EVS allbox – marketed by TransNet two-way DC charger in the world NZ here – has won four major designed for the home. The Pulsar Wawards at the Consumer Plus (already available here in NZ) Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas. also gained notable mention from The awards for Wallbox’s new V2H/ Robb Report as being packed with V2G DC home charger (Quasar), which a ton of intelligent features (think: hasn’t yet arrived in New Zealand but Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, could be here by the year’s end, were integrations with voice assistants, and Best Charging Technology (presented by the ability to start, pause or monitor Electrek), Best Transportation Technology charging from your connected (from Engadget), Best Product Presented devices). at the CES 2020 (from Newsweek) and In 2020, Wallbox starts its expansion One of the Best 11 products displayed at to the North American market, CES 2020 (from the Robb Report). with the first two products that will The Wallbox Quasar bi-directional charger is coming here These awards prove Wallbox is an be available there: the residential innovative company, striving to be the chargers Pulsar Plus - already best every time, that it continues to lead available in New Zealand - and the the way in EV charging infrastructure bi-directional charger Quasar. and that Wallbox home chargers are "We are honoured by the awards recognised around the world as being that our Quasar charger received the best in class, the company says. at CES this year,” Wallbox chief The new Quasar DC bi-directional charger executive and co-founder Enric is already available overseas, and TransNet Asunción says. NZ is excited to be able to offer this solution “We have been recognised by to Kiwi customers in the future. industry experts competing against Wallbox was the first to offer a compact, the best and biggest players in the wall mounted, DC bi-directional solution automotive sector worldwide,” he for the home, and this is the first time the says. Spanish company has appeared at CES. “We see this as a strong signal that The main award was presented by our commitment to sustainable The Wallbox Pulsar Plus charges up an EV Engadget together with the Consumer electric mobility, and the Technology Association (CTA), owner and development of products that will six electric trucks, providing charging organiser of CES. help us to become independent from equipment. All four awards recognise the Quasar fossil fuels, is right." Eight of the 22kW Wallbox charging charger as one of the most innovative Chief technical officer and co-founder stations were set up with load products of the entire event, being the first Eduard Castañeda adds: "Both our management and scheduled charging chargers as well as the MyWallbox so the charging happens after the plant platform are carefully designed to equipment is turned off for the day, make charging electric vehicles simple TransNet e-mobility division manager for consumers so that everyone can Glenn Inkster says. take full advantage of the possibilities “With a combined battery storage of that electric vehicles offer to people, 1MWh of electricity, when and how we businesses and cities. manage the recharging is extremely “But with Quasar we go even further. important,” he says. Two-way charging will allow EV Live monitoring ensures trucks are batteries to be used to power homes, charging when they should, and the data offices and even return energy to the can be used to fine tune the set up with grid in times of high demand. Until the minimal impact on the local electricity launch of Quasar, this possibility was network, Inkster adds. more theoretical than practical, since “Quasar is a glimpse into the future, two-way chargers have been very large following on from the Wallbox range of Chief executive Enric Asunción (left) and chief and expensive." AC charging stations which are already technology officer Eduard Castañeda Mañe at TransNet Meanwhile, TransNet NZ has also been leading the pack with intelligent EV NZ’s Electricity Engineers’ Association Conference and expo stand in Auckland last year involved in powering up EnviroWaste’s charging.” says Inkster.

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TRANSPORT & What’s Happening? ITSNZ Awards TECH CONVERGE Entries open soon. Awards night TBC, February 2020 AT CES 2020 Simon McManus Local events By Simon McManus, the places it’s likely to trial Uber executive officer, Intelligent Transport Air, while New Zealand’s skies T-Tech 2020 Systems New Zealand Inc have proven attractive to the likes May 4-5, Wellington of Zephyr Airworks’ Cora and yundai and Uber, a Sony car, Rocket Lab, so could we see more Microsoft and Bell helicopters … contenders here soon? international events this year’s CES conference in Las H Retrofitting vehicles with gadgets that Vegas was a winner for headline-grabbing improve autonomous functionality is May 25 – 29 2020 transport concepts and technologies. somewhat less glamorous than flying ITS Asia-Pacific Forum While some, like Sony’s Vision-S car, cars, but that’s exactly what Comma. Brisbane are undoubtedly vapourware, others AI continues doing and it showcased show clear intent as the tech industry its latest development at CES too, ITS World Congress 2020 continues to invest millions in disrupting promising to give a Toyota or Honda October 4-8, 2020, Los Angeles the future of transport. some Tesla-like driver assist safety Looking past the slick aesthetics and features. human factors in the designs that Transportation Research Board annual The combination of human drivers and belong at a conference like CES, what is meeting in Washington DC and will be robot drivers sharing the roads is one interesting is the increasing amount of reporting on this next month. that continues to present a barrier to consideration for investment in designing autonomous vehicle (AV) uptake, so the transport systems that will underlie Last call for T-Tech conference systems like those from Comma.Ai the radical new product concepts. programme proposals For example, the Microsoft/Bell ITS NZ is calling for applications from partnership has developed human UAVs industry leaders, innovators, local and cargo drones, the APT 70 cargo government, universities and students to drone capable of carrying 30kg at over submit concepts to be part of the T-Tech 120km/h. Bell plans “beyond line of sight” 2020 conference. testing next year and propulsion is either T-Tech has rapidly become the leading hybrid or electric, of course. forum to discuss challenges, innovations What is more surprising is the Bell Nexus' and solutions that help make transport smart cities showcase, development of an The Sony Vision-S concept car safer, greener and more efficient. on-demand MaaS system and something At T-Tech 2020, there are six conference called AerOS, an operating system, themes including may smooth this transition, speeding for managing aircrafts, fleets, cargo up the proliferation of in-vehicle safety • Safety - Developing, trialing and and more. The concepts; designs and technologies. integrating technologies to deliver vapourware will need these systems and Doug Wilson, senior lecturer and director Vision Zero. places to test them to become genuine of University of Auckland’s Transportation • Community shaping/place mak- contenders for future uptake. Engineering Laboratories attended ing - solutions to improve liveability, Uber has chosen Melbourne as one of CES 2020 and the North American Continued on page 21 gold members contact us

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Continued from page 20 to hear from those access and environments developing, testing, • Digitalisation - 5G, automation and implementing and Smart Cities solutions’ researching the • Freight and Business - Developing best transport and adopting efficiency innovations solutions. to benefit NZ. To have your • Sustainability - Energy as a Tech abstract Enabler/Emission reductions/Modal considered it shift and behaviour change’ needs to align • Resilience safeguarding and future- with at least one proofing systems and infrastructure of the conference Those with ideas covering new vehicles, themes and be technology, solutions and research both original and ITS NZ Youth Board member should submit their ideas via the ITS NZ informative. Submissions are to be made applications open website. via the website www.ITSNZ.org. ITS NZ is looking for applications from Submitting an abstract is very easy, ITS NZ has a commitment to further those who wish to join the ITS NZ board simply upload a brief 250-word summary innovation, research and skills to help us develop and shape strategies of the paper or presentation you wish to development in New Zealand and so and engagement activities. make at T-Tech. we are also offering two $5000 prizes Through our international ITS Submissions will be reviewed by the for best paper and best presentation at relationships we already have programme committee. the conference. The 2019 winners used opportunities to attend international Maintaining a high quality programme is their winnings to attend international conference programmes and we want to key for ITS NZ and therefore we do not conferences in Singapore and the USA. increase our support for those starting include commercial sales promotions. Earlybird tickets for the conference, which out in a career here in New Zealand. However if your project, research or will be held in Wellington in May 2020, The ITS NZ website has more information innovation is groundbreaking and you are are expected to go on sale any day - visit and a portal for making an application, willing to share genuine observations and www.ITSNZ.org for more information. alternatively please contact Simon results then please do submit. We want McManus, [email protected]

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he mighty Northland has always been seaside village of Tutukaka. a committed champion and leader in It will be no surprise to EVtalk forward. Even the local media Tthe uptake of EVs and related network readers that convenient access to seemed to marvel at the passion infrastructure in New Zealand. charging infrastructure is integral to the and knowledge in the room and the Indeed, our nation’s first fast charging successful uptake of EVs. It will also be willingness to find a shared solution. station was placed just around the no surprise that collaboration is critical It’s a small but brilliant example of why the corner from the Northland District if we are going to be successful in EV community is my chosen tribe. This Council headquarters back in 2015. mainstreaming EVs in New Zealand. community meeting showed so clearly the And so, as we’ve been singing from the As such, the response by the local EV true Northland spirit and commitment to community and our dear and trusted their role in the rEVolution. friends from the local lines company It also showed our community is hungry Northpower was to do the right thing for knowledge and solutions. and front foot a conversation between I remain committed to empowering these the community and other stakeholders. communities to find appropriate solutions They utilised a community-led process and where required help as always with to collaboratively consider alternative providing a robust platform for any locally options for charging solutions in this installed charging solutions. Tutukaka picture-perfect place. To finish our afternoon there was a I was impressed with how many people quick walk around some of the other same song-sheet for many years, it was a came on such short notice. It was also potential charging locations. surprise to learn about a neighbourhood a pleasure to see such a lively debate I left for home with a strong sense that disagreement on the location of one of respectfully held with so many new this is a community committed in action the public EV charging sites in the idyllic solutions and opportunities brought and to collaboration.

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22 | EVTALK JANUARY 2020 | www.evtalk.co.nz WOMEN IN EVS CHAMPIONING THE EV CAUSE n early EV adopter, Sue Pugmire to Auckland took three has done her best to promote days as Ralph had made a Athem – even passing down her caravan plug evse which old EVs to other family members. could charge a little faster. She’s been nominated for an EV As result of the proliferation Champion award, along with her of fast chargers, their latest hometown Palmerston North where trip in the Leaf could be she has considerable influence in EV done in one day. matters such as running Manawatu EV The Pugmires are all about Owners’ Facebook group, organising sustainability and have been a fast charger in the Square and living off the grid for the past organising all the local EV events. 20 years, making their own It all started when she read about a power and charging their EV Toyota Prius hybrid in a 2004 airline on sunshine and wind. inflight magazine. Ralph also set up EV She and husband Ralph bought one – charging at their home and halving their petrol bill. workshop. “People with EVs Then in 2012 they heard Chris Hawkins would come and charge of Blenheim was importing 2011 Nissan at our place (they still do), The Pugmires’ Tesla Leafs from Japan especially Renault Zoe “Ralph - a whizz at electronics, owners as they didn’t have computing, engineering and building other charging options at - had been toying with building an EV that time,” Sue recalls. using an old Fiat 500, but one designed She was asked to organise from scratch was a dream,” Pugmire says. the first Leading the Charge New Leafs at that time cost about EV tour seven years ago, $70,000, so a second-hand one for and other events for Drive $26,000 was still a huge stretch but Electric Week. worth it, she says. “I’ve done that every year They flew to Auckland to drive it home, since then, as well as even though no public chargers existed lobbying the council for a in 2012. fast charger site and getting “We slow-charged on ordinary three-pin involved with other EV Snowed under plugs - at cafes, takeaway shops, friends issues.” They’ve loved driving their Leaf for places, and booked a ‘room and a Sue started the EV Owners Manawatu the past seven years and have driven recharge’ at a motel. It took us Facebook page and found friends it everywhere, even using it as a farm four days to make that first and family beginning to follow vehicle. They’ve replaced only one set trip home from Auckland to their example, buying Leafs. of tyres on it in that time. Palmerston North.” “Our daughter was the second “It’s been our only transport – apart from In doing so, the Pugmires person to buy a Leaf in our bikes and tandem. were probably the first people Manawatu, and several of our “We have kept the Leaf in the family, and in New Zealand to do a long- neighbours and friends followed one of our daughters is now using it. distance trip in a Leaf. As a result, Another daughter has our old Prius, and Sue Pugmire suit. Other friends on Facebook also they were interviewed by Rob started to ask questions about EVs our eldest daughter has another Leaf and McEwen from the Association for and follow our lead.” an e-NV200 van for her family.” the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV) The Pugmires say they’ve had fun being The Pugmires put a deposit on a Tesla in Taupo (he’s now EVolocity executive part of a growing local and national EV Model 3 in April 2016 and got it in director). community and have made some great September 2019. “We felt like intrepid hot-air balloonists or friends along the way. “We love it!” something. It was all a great adventure, and “We have also done some quite Sue says the Model 3’s updates bring we were the first EV most people had ever extreme EV driving,” Sue says, them closer to full self-drive and add seen,” Sue Pugmire adds. providing a photo of their snow- exciting new options. Their next trip from Palmerston North covered Leaf charging in Ohakune. Continued on page 24

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Continued from page 23 perform with others across a She’s keen to promote Palmerston North range of styles from the 1920s as a clean, green, sustainable and pro- to the present. active city. A music lecturer for a time at “I believe we are perfectly placed to the Massey University College lead in cycling, wind technology, green of Education, she taught corridors, “source to sea” river and English as a second language biodiversity projects, and more. and education at Massey “I have spent years talking to the mayor, before retiring from that role. councillors, council staff and Powerco She also stood for the council about Palmerston North’s EV, cycling and in three elections and is active sustainability needs and solutions. on social media, sharing “I organised the Palmerston North fast information on EVs and charger and have run seven years’ worth sustainability, climate change of EV events. and other issues. Sue Pugmire loves music too “My current project on the EV front, is “I have a belief in the trying to get much needed type 2, three- importance of local an old Leaf) for energy resilience in an phase and destination chargers installed communities, economically, socially, and emergency as well.” around the city.” in terms of disaster resilience, but I’m also She says EVs are an important part of the Taking people for EV rides and drives, keen to promote these things country- fight against pollution, and also climate answering questions about EVs, has been wide, and world-wide. change. a regular activity, along with providing “I believe every house should be designed “Since driving an EV, enjoying the submissions around sustainability, for passive heating and cooling, have comfort, quiet, speed, safety, and savings, organising and playing music at events. pv solar, grey and freshwater tanks, and I am amazed everyone hasn’t got one Sue is an accomplished musician, playing plugs for EV charging. already. They are such superior cars and since she was five, and continues to “Ideally they should have batteries (or they are helping to save the planet!”

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MAKING IT BIG IN TAIWAN aiwan is an interesting LFP) batteries for EVs. place. Although Taiwan (officially TThis smallish island the Republic of China) has a off the China mainland and somewhat difficult relationship adjacent to Japan is home to with the Peoples Republic 26 million people. of China (mainland China), It is also the original home this has been exacerbated of the Polynesian people in recent months by US Forged wheels are big business for Taiwan - proven by DNA - who president Donald Trump and migrated first to Hawaii then his “trade war” with China. spread across the Pacific, In spite of the uneasy eventually reaching New relationship with China, many Zealand. Taiwanese companies operate Now the Taiwanese people manufacturing factories on the are again interested in mainland, keeping the design New Zealand and Australia, elements in Taiwan while wanting to sell us auto parts, taking advantage of China’s including the latest in electric cheaper labour costs. vehicle chargers and lithium- But Trump’s trade war with ferrum (lithium iron phosphate, China has freaked many Taiwanese companies which rely on the US for the majority of relocating factories to Vietnam Zealand come in. their business. and other Asian countries. Auto Media Group publisher Several Taiwanese This in turn has led the Vern Whitehead recently companies Taiwanese to seek other joined journalists from Japan, have or are in markets for their products and Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan the process of this is where Australia and New Continued on page 26

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AutoTalk publisher outside the premises of T W Racing Parts, the biggest manufacturer of forged wheels in Taiwan

“Pimp my ride” – motorcycle accessories and (below) forged wheels on display

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Continued from page 25 quality conscious and on an inspection tour of appropriately certified, Taiwanese factories. • Endless testing with providing the products or Street, Sydney, NSW 2000). These are extremely diverse, expensive equipment services needed. But the best option is a visit ranging for a 27-employee ensures standards are It also has an Australasian to the 2020 Taipei AMPA/ family owned operation, maintained at all stages of office in SydneyAnthony ( Autotronics Taipei/Motorcycle up to manufacturing plants production Tung, senior trade officer, Taiwan combined trade show, employing many hundreds • Spending on research Taiwan Trade Centre, suite with 1350 exhibitors, from of workers, with production and development is a 1601 level 16 55 Clarence April 15-18 this year. facilities in a number of high priority for many countries, including China, Taiwanese companies, Vietnam and Taiwan. including meeting climate Taiwanese products cater for change targets in the both the parts after-market manufacturing area. and OEMs (original equipment Backing all this up are the manufacturers). services of the Taiwanese These diverse plants have External Trade Development several things in common: Council (TAITRA) - joanna@ • After years of experience taitra.org.tw or telephone in the US and European +886 2 27255200. markets, Taiwanese Taitra can put buyers in touch manufacturers are with appropriate companies

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EVS EXPECTED TO HIT 20,000 IN MARCH V registrations reached 18,689 in December 2019 and should be at E20,000 by March 2020. That’s if the trend continues, with December’s EV figure 502 up on November’s 18,187. And EV vehicle dealers nearly all say they’ve hit the ground running for 2020, with sales and enquiries generally already up. The biggest rise last year was in used light pure electrics, by December registrations had earned 10,223 – 236 up on November’s 9987, according to the latest Ministry of Transport figures. New light pure electrics went up 172 – total hit 3870 registrations compared with November’s 3698. Used light plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up to 1542 registrations December – up 54 on November’s 1488. New light PHEV registrations rose 34 “I challenge any vehicle dealer to tell me “People do ask if there are incentives for from 2845 in November to 2879 in what this government has done to help EVs,” he says, adding that most Japanese December. them.” EV imports are already cheap – often And heavy EV registrations went up by EV sales and enquiries have for sale at under $30,000 – so that six, from 2845 to 2879. improved, says Martin any incentives should probably EVs need to hit a target of 32,000 on Harwood of Harwood Cars apply for new EVs which can be New Zealand roads by the end in Auckland. twice that. of 2020 to come close to He believes oil prices – He says ChargeNet NZ has the 64,000 EV goal by particularly with the Iran ensured the EV charging the end of 2021. and US drama in the Middle infrastructure is in place, but more East - ICE running costs and customers are switching to EVs At the present rate of Steve Greenwood about 500 more EVs a talk about saving the planet for moral reasons such as doing month it will fall nearly are hot topics for potential EV their bit to reduce emissions and 8000 short – at 24,000 customers. carbon to combat climate change. for the end of 2020, and Harwood is also critical of the New Oil prices are also on people’s Henry Schmidt possibly 16,000 short in Zealand Government not following up monitoring list, especially with current 2021. quickly around the Clean Car plan and “We haven’t seen enough Without some action from the Labour-led other possible EV incentives. coalition government, Henry Schmidt of Steve Greenwood of Drive EV in Taupo of the workings to even Autolink Cars in Auckland believes the says the dealership has had a “ripping consider if they will start” to January in sales and enquiries 64,000 target set by the previous contribute or detract National government won’t be for its mainly used imports. met. “It could end up being the best from the goal of 64,000 “All this government has month we’ve had for a while.” electric vehicles on New to do is copy countries However, he says the year’s like Norway, which has 32,000 target and the Zealand roads before incentives like free EV following year’s 64,000 EV December 31, 2021.” parking and use of bus lanes. goal could be a “hard ask”. “National did more than this Martin Harwood Apart from the government’s low tensions in the Middle East. government for EVs – this one’s emission vehicles contestable Greenwood says if RUC is applied to EVs all talk but has done nothing,” fund, there are few other then it should be cheaper than for other Schmidt says. incentives for EV uptake, Greenwood says. Continued on page 28

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Continued from page 27 Ioniqs on a 24-month lease plan. “I’m not sure of the exact system but the transport forms. “However, if the government was serious concept around distance opposed to a “For the country to become carbon then introducing both incentives for fuel tax is a better option,” he says. neutral a huge chunk involves transport, family cars that do on average “Look at the massive amounts so the many benefits of owning an EV 84% of the total household of driving Uber and ride share need to be considered.” vehicle expenses, petrol and companies do every day Hamilton Electric Vehicles dealer maintenance for the family and night in and around principal Nicholas Down says he’s also run about, then that is a New Zealand. Save for the had a busy January but reckons there’s huge way to motivate the real electricity they make no no chance of meeting the 32,000 end of decision makers of the house contribution to the road funding year EV goal or the 64,000 target by the [women] to save money for other but are some of the heaviest Alan Clark end of 2021. things, save the environment and users. It works well for heavy traffic “The current government pays do their bit,” Down says. so let’s roll out a total national lip service to the cause of “And if we all did ‘our little bit’ then system to support the fair and level electric vehicles, does New Zealand would exceed the playing field.” very little to support the targets in 2020 and 2021.” Down describes the proposed Clean Car Green Party and the ideas Down suggests taxing the more discount (feebate system) and standard they have to promote the expensive luxury cars as they (emissions) as “laughable” at this stage. uptake of EVs.”Electric vehicle (EV) EVs are cdoon cine Hongntrat eKongd andLi gSingaporeht EVs a re a“We haven’t seenPur enoughe EVs aofr ethe m workingsore Individuals own more Down says khybridsey sta aretist iac s in Aucklasond it can help fund a subsidygrowin gpool pro portoti oevenn of considerpo ifp utheylar twillha ncontribute plug-in or light EVs than stepping-stone but don’t count for EV runabouts for households detract from the goal of 64,000 electric Nicholas Down registrations hybrid EVs companies as a “factual relocation of the across the country. vehicles on New Zealand roads before BEV market”. Asked about RUC for EVs, Down December 31, 2021.” “As a nation we can’t afford to offer says some sort of system to collect road In December, the number of EVs on subsidiesElectri cto v corporatesehicle (EV )that reg canistr aaffordtions a30re infundingcreasin isg, needed. and are dominated by used impTradeorts a Met pr edippedsent. 15% when compared to November, while December EV EV fleet size Monwatchliststhly EV r felleg i7%str a�ons 2017 2018 2019 on the20 year15 prior, 2016 2017 2018 2019 10.. Trade Me Motors head Alan Clark Heavy EV Heavy EV says. 15K New light plug-in hybrid “We expectNew l itheseght Used light plug-in hybrid numbersUs etod bouncelight back in January as Hayden Johnston 10K New light pure electric Kiwis get back from 500 Used light pure electric the break and some kick off their New Year resolution by looking at purchasing 5K themselves a new car.” GVI’s Hayden Johnston says EVs are in demand so more supply would help. 0K 0 “We need to have more new Kia and c c c r r r g g g b b b n n n

c t c t c t Hyundai EVs to help the market as I p p p u u u 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 A A A O O O F e F e F e J u D e J u D e J u D e A A A don’t think we’ll see many from China yet,” he says. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 While about 24 new EV models are

JJanan 194 199 235 245950 1,117601 2,7581,122 6,630 2,7612,2004 6,637 expected12,211 to land in the United Kingdom5 41 61 207 417 455 this year, Johnston is uncertain how many FFebeb 194 199 246 256251 1,153631 2,9861,158 6,918 2,9912,7252 6,925 212,738 12 30 36 230 289 532 of them may reach New Zealand – at MMarar 202 207 286 296831 1,226689 3,1931,231 7,255 3,1913,1869 7,262 least313,1 this99 year. 8 40 58 75 209 341 470 AAprpr 202 207 329 337164 1,319722 3,3771,324 7,632 3,3813,6593 7,639 “All413 ,have674 strong demand in their4 3local 33 95 185 380 480 markets, so it’s unlikely many of them May 204 209 367 377453 1,405751 3,6611,410 8,200 3,6614,2297 8,207 14,241 2 39 29 87 286 572 572 May will5 be exported to places like New Jun 207 391 796 1,599 3,969 8,707 14,867 Jun 212 397 802 1,604 3,975 8,715 Zealand,”614,880 Johnston says,3 agreeing24 New 51 195 309 514 648 Jul 208 418 844 1,751 4,258 9,249 15,421 Zealand may face a gap year for EVs in Jul 213 424 850 1,756 4,264 9,257 715,431 2 27 48 153 292 550 560 Aug 210 442 873 1,875 4,593 9,759 16,031 2020 while supply builds to the point Aug 215 448 879 1,880 4,599 9,767 816,036 2 24 30 125 342 510 612 Sep 213 467 917 1,989 4,926 10,255 17,026 the new models can filter through. On RUC, Johnston says it’s an “unknown” SOctep 221 218 494 479573 2,153923 5,3611,995 10,891 4,9317,5622 10,263 917,032 4 26 45 118 336 503 1,008 for EVs and he doubts introducing it for 226 500 963 2,159 5,367 10,899 17,633 8 27 40 165 436 641 605 ONovct 226 527 1,002 2,374 5,840 11,380 18,186 EVs10 will help uptake. “There was concern NDecov 230 231 554 531,0563 12,555,008 6,2162,380 11,752 5,8418,6896 11,390 118,187 Continued5 on33 page 2946 223 480 495 563 Dec 235 560 1,062 2,561 6,222 11,763 128,689 5 27 54 185 379 378 509 28 | EVTALK JANUARY 2020 | www.evtalk.co.nz Grand Total 39 327 505 1,518 3,691 5,590 7,014 STATSTALK

TESLA MODEL 3 HAS BIG IMPACT ON 2019

NEW MAKES AND MODELS 2019 DEC TOTAL MAKE AND MODEL ‘19 2019 ELECTRIC TESLA MODEL 3 104 657 HYUNDAI KONA 25 395 HYUNDAI IONIQ 15 160 TESLA MODEL X 6 89 TESLA MODEL S 5 55 JAGUAR I-PACE 5 91 NISSAN LEAF 4 83

Tesla Model 3 topped the new BEV rankings LDV EV80 4 19 ARCIMOTO EVERGREEN 3 3 he arrival of the Tesla Model 3 in e-tron just one. MG ZS 2 2 New Zealand helped bump up EV Next up were the Tesla Model X (89), VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2 107 Tnumbers here. the new Nissan Leaf (83), Kia Niro (71) BMW I 1 46 About 657 Model 3s sold in New Zealand and Tesla Model S (55). FACTORY BUILT GOLDEN DRAGON 1 1 during 2019 – 104 of them in December, The BMW i at 46 and LDV EV80 van KIA NIRO 1 71 latest EV sales figures from the Motor at 19 were the only others in double RENAULT ZOE 1 5 Industry Association (MIA) and the NZ figures for the year. FACTORY BUILT SEA ELECTRIC 1 2 Transport Agency (NZTA) reveal. Total new battery electric vehicle (BEV) AUDI E-TRON 1 92 Following on was a Hyundai double act – sales were 1895 for 2019, including 181 ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO 200 0 5 the Kona recording 395 sales for the year in December. RENAULT KANGOO 0 5 and 25 for December, while 160 Ioniqs The Mitsubishi Outlander was again IVECO ACCO 0 2 sold during 2019, 15 of them in December. top of the new plug-in hybrid electric FACTORY BUILT YUTONG 0 1 Also selling above the 100 mark in 2019 vehicle (PHEV) category with 460 sales HINO GH 0 1 was the Volkswagen e-Golf (107), with in 2019, 18 of them in December. FACTORY BUILT EV10 0 1 two sales recorded during December. The Mini Countryman was next on FUSO ECANTER 0 1 The Jaguar I-Pace and the Audi e-tron 129 for the year and the Toyota Prius MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 0 1 were practically level-pegging for the on 125, followed by the Hyundai Ioniq Total (Autobase) 181 1895 year at 91 and 92 sales respectively, the PHEV with 60. PLUG-IN HYBRID I-Pace selling five in December and the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 18 460 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 5 25 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 125 Continued from page 28 USED IMPORTS NOVEMBER 2019 BMW 3 SERIES 2 6 and confusion about it, especially MAKE MODEL DEC’19 YTD’19 MINI COUNTRYMAN 2 129 among previous petrol vehicle owners BEV - BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE AUDI A3 1 43 NISSAN LEAF 219 3008 switching to light diesel, so I don’t think BMW 7 SERIES 1 1 BMW I3 4 27 many people really got it.” HYUNDAI IONIQ 1 60 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2 11 However, EVs won’t be affected by the BMW I 0 26 NISSAN E-NV200 2 29 PORSCHE CAYENNE 0 24 electronic stability control (ESC) issue, VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2 6 VOLVO XC60 0 16 Johnston says. TESLA MODEL S 1 9 VOLVO XC90 0 9 From March 1 this year all light vehicles MITSUBISHI MINICAB 1 2 KIA NIRO 0 8 entering the New Zealand fleet must be RENAULT ZOE 1 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 0 5 equipped with ESC. OTHER 44 BMW 2 SERIES 0 4 ESC is a low-cost vehicle crash Total 230 3133 PORSCHE PANAMERA 0 4 prevention system which intervenes to PLUG IN HYBRID BMW I 0 2 help a driver retain control if the vehicle MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 32 372 starts to lose traction. TOYOTA PRIUS 17 142 BMW X5 0 2 EVs and new vehicles already have BMW I3 6 67 BMW 5 SERIES 0 1 ESC. BMW 330E 1 14 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 0 1 OTHER 2 40 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS 0 1 Total 58 635 Total (Autobase) 35 952

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Fuel tax to go but RUC for all vehicles – National National proposes dropping fuel taxes and placing road user charges (RUC) on all vehicles, including EVs, should it become the government in 2020. But EVtalk understands work is already under way by the Ministry of Transport on a shift to such a system, and it is unlikely to be just a National policy. Associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter indicated in August at the EVworld NZ conference in Auckland that RUC would likely apply to all vehicles at some stage to pay for road works met from fuel taxes now. Sebastian Mackensen presents Florian Merk with his keys for the 500,000th electricfied BMW, a 330e Vince Hawksworth Half a million BMW Tesla delivers 367,500 appointed Mercury chief electrified cars delivered vehicles in 2019 executive An electromobility milestone has been Tesla hit a record delivery of 112,000 EV Tauranga-based Trustpower’s chief reached by the BMW Group in delivering deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2019 – executive Vince Hawksworth will replace half a million electrified cars to customers adding up to 367,500 for the year overall. Fraser Whineray who leaves Mercury in globally. That’s a 50% increase on 2018 deliveries March to take up a new position at Fonterra. Now it aims to double the number by and in line with full year guidance, Tesla Hawksworth starts at Mercury on April the end of 2021. says in its newly released report. 28, with Mercury’s chief financial officer BMW Group market Germany senior vice- Quarter four deliveries included 92,550 William Meek acting chief executive president Sebastian Mackensen handed Model 3s (301,000 for 2019), and 19,450 after Whineray departs. over the keys to the 500,000th electrified Model S and Model X EVs (67,000 for Whineray, named Deloittes Chief BMW, a 330e, to new owner Florian Merk 2019). Executive of the Year 2019, will become at BMW Welt. Fonterra’s chief operating officer, a new “For me, the BMW 330e – the plug-in role giving him broad responsibilities for hybrid 3 Series – combines the best of the co-operative. both worlds,” Merk says. “We are delighted to confirm Vince as Mercury’s next chief executive,” Mercury Tesla Model S board chair Prue Flacks says.

EV predictions hold true EV registration predictions provided a year ago by Zero Carbon Futures United Kingdom managing director Dr Colin Herron at the EVworld South Expo Christchurch have proved extremely accurate. “A year has passed since you interviewed me in Auckland. Out of curiosity I thought I would check on where you are with EV registrations against the predictions I made at the conference in Christchurch,” Herron says. Herron’s forecast a year ago was for New Zealand to reach 11,315 EV registrations in December 2018, the actual figure being 11,763.

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Fast / Super Charger Locations – North Island Waitiki Landing Fast Charger Te Kaha Te Kaha Bch Res, 3 Hotel Rd Pukenui Locations Waitiki Landing 9049 Far N Rd, Te Hapua 0484 Te Araroa 22 Rata St (25 kWh) Coopers Beach Pukenui Houhora Fishing Club, 4126 Far Nth Rd Rotorua 1134 Haupapa St Taipa Beach Coopers Beach Four Square, 9 Coopers Dr Tokoroa New World, 72 Bridge St Destination Charger Kaitaia Te Ahu, 28 South Rd Matawai 6522 Matawai Rd Matauri Bay Locations Kaitaia Pak’nSave, 111 North Rd Tolaga Bay 43 Cook St (25kWh charger) Kaitaiaaitaitt Russell Kerikeri 1 Butler Rd Te Kuiti New World, 39 Rora St Kerikeri Haruru Falls Opononi Four Square, 29 SH12 Murupara Pine Drive Car Park, Pine Dr Opononi Kaikohe Tesla Charger Kaikohe Library Carpark, 14 Marino Pl Taupo Firestation, 1 Kaimanawa St Tikipunga & Raumanga Locations Kawakawa 4 State Highway 1 Taupo Tesla, 1 Kaimanawa St Tikipunga Paramount Plaza, 1 Wanaka St Gisborne 21 Gladstone Rd Tutukaka Dargaville One Tree Point, Ruakaka & Waipu Whangarei 11 Alexander St Morere Hot Pools, 3968 SH2 (25 kWh) Matakohe Raumanga McDonalds, 130 Tauroa St Rangitaiki Lodge Café, 3281 SH5 Kaiwaka Mangawhai, Wellsford Snells Beach Dargaville Totara St Park, 113 Totara St Turangi 1 Pihanga Rd Warkworth Leigh Kaiwaka 1 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd New Plymouth 66 Courtenay St Puhoi Muriwai Piha Orewa Warkworth New World, 6 Percy St Opunake Business Centre, 23 Napier St Waimauku WaiweraEllerslie Warkworth BP, 67 Auckland Rd (SH1) Wairoa 75 Queen St Henderson Newton Newmarket Kumeu Albany & Whitianga Orewa New World, 11 Moana Ave Putorino 5466 State Highway 2 Civic Car Park & Victoria St Rosedale Cooks Beach Silverdale 17 Hibiscus Coast Hwy National Park Four Square, 4354 SH4 Ponsonby Grafton & Greenlane Panmure Tairua Mt Eden K Road Coromandel Albany The Warehouse, 186 Don Ohakune New World, 30 Ayr St Auckland & Auckland Airport Hahei McKinnon Dr Taihape New World, 12 Huia St New Lynn Mangere Takanini Hikuai Manukau Whangamata Rosedale McDonalds, 14 Constellation Dr Te Haroto Mc Vicar Rd, 4237 SH5 Miranda Waiomu Waiuku Pukekohe Thames Kumeu New World, 110 Main Rd Waiouru Cnr SH1 & Hassett Dr Hampton Downs Waitakaruru & Kopu Henderson Pak’n’Save, 224 Lincoln Rd Hawera Pak’nSave, 54 Princes St Te Kauwhata Tirohia Waihi Akld CBD Vector, 21 Hobson St Napier 206 Dickens St Huntly Rototuna Ruakura & Mt Maunganui Whanarua Bay Te Rapa Claudelands Papamoa Beach Rd Z Station, 150 Beach Rd Hastings 100 Queen St W Hamilton Tauranga, Greerton Ohaupo & Mt Maunganui K Road Tesla, 501 Karangahape Rd Mangaweka Papa Cliff Café, 2 Koraenui St Tirau Whanganui Pak’nSave, 167 Glasgow St Raglan Morrinsville Te Araroa Newmarket 1 Gillies Ave Rangitaiki Greenlane McDonald’s, 320 Gt Sth Rd Waipukurau 34 Russell St Cambridge Te Kaha Matamata Pakuranga BP, 322 Pakuranga Rd Dannevirke 24B Gordon St Tokoroa Rotorua Botany Downs Z Station, 550 Te Irirangi Dr Woodville i-SITE, 43 Vogel St Akld Airport Shopping Ctr, George Bolt Mem. Dr Palmerston Nth i-SITE, 126 The Square Te Kuiti Atiamuri ToT laga Bay Akld Airport Z Skyway, George Bolt Mem. Dr Palmerston Nth Tesla, 365 Ferguson St Wairakei Reporoa Takanini 30 Walters Rd Levin New World, 21 Bath St Murupara Gisborne Takanini Pak’nSave, 345 Great South Road Otaki New World, 155-163 Main Hwy Taupo Coromandel 44 Woolams Rd Paraparaumu Kapiti Pak’nSave, 132 Rimu Rd National Park Whitianga 4 Lee St Raumati 15 Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu Taumarunui Tairua Carpark, 6 Tokoroa Rd Paekakariki 7D Wellington Rd Paekakariki Tongariro Whakapapa Turoa Pukekohe King Street Carpark, 56 King St Masterton Queen Elizabeth Park, New Plymouth Pukekohe Counties Power, 14 Glasgow Rd 3 Dixon St Ohakune Waiouru Pakowai Napier (Bus hrs) Porirua 2 Serlby Pl Stratford Taradale Waiuku Kitchener Rd Carpark Featherston SuperValue , 42 Fitzherbert St Havelock North Thames 505 Mackay Street Upper Hutt 24 Queen St Te Awanga Whangamata 100 Hetherington Road Lower Hutt Dowse Art Museum, 1 Stevens Gr Hawera Waipukurau Hampton Downs Gate 1, Motorsport Park Wellington Grey St Parking Te Kauwhata 16 Wayside Rd Petone Z Station, 60 Hutt Rd Dannevirke Waihi New World 35 Kenny St Te Aro Z Station, 174 Vivian St Woodville Huntly Countdown, 18 Tumate Mahuta Dr Te Aro Barnett St Carpark, 11 Barnett St Palmerston North Morrinsville New World, 79/89-97 Thames St Te Aro Inglewood Parking, 68 Inglewood Pl Levin Te Rapa WEL Networks, 114 Maui St Collingwood Otaihanga Otaki Rototuna Countdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Paraparaumu Matamata New World, 45 Waharoa Rd Waikanae Masterton Hamilton Tesla, The Base, Te Rapa Rd Paekakariki Raumati Upper Hutt Picton Porirua Carterton Hamilton Countdown, 551 Anglesea St Karamea Claudelands Coutdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Havelock Featherston Hamilton Caro St Carpark, 7 Caro St Martinborough Richmond Petone Hamilton Countdown, 4 Bridge St Wellington Wharekauhau Ruakura Waikato Innov. Pk, 9 Melody Ln Blenheim Seddon Raglan 43 Bow St Stanley Brook Spring Westport Tirau 3 Station St Creek Ward Rangiora Pak’nSave, 2 Southbrook Rd, Murchison Mt Maunganui Bayfair, 19 Girven Road Reefton Northwood New World, 2 Mounter Ave Mt Maunganui New World, 1 Tweed St (25 kWh) Harewood Raeward Fresh, 800 Cambridge 73 Queen Street Harewood Rd Pirongia Four Square, 270 Crozier St Addington Z Station, 40 Moorhouse Ave Greymouth Kaikoura Te Awamutu 10 Scout Lane Waipara Halswell New World, 9 Nicholls Rd Whakatane i-Site, 30 Quay St Christchurch Tesla, The George Hotel, Opotiki i-Site, 70 Bridge St 50 Park Tce Hokitika Rolleston New World, 90 Rolleston Dr Amberley Lincoln New World, 77 Gerald St Rangiora Franz Josef Christchurch Airport Little River 4235A Christchurch Akaroa Rd Harewood Canterbury Univ., Fendalton, Rakaia 41 Bridge St Fox Glacier Darfield Parklands & Sydenham Merivale Ashburton 109 West St Rolleston Upper Riccarton Marshland Riccarton Papanui Belfast Tekapo Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH8 Haast Christchurch & Burnside Fairlie Opp. 53 Main St Halswell Lyttleton Pigeon Bay Akaroa Geraldine Cox St Carpark, 14 Geraldine-Fairlie Hwy Rakaia Temuka New World, 185 King St Twizel Events Ctr, 61 McKenzie Dr Geraldine Timaru 26A North St Lake Pukaki Tekapo Omarama 2 Sutherland Rd Cardrona Omarama Tesla, Hot Tubs, 29 Omarama Ave Coronet Peak Fast / Super Charger Kurow Wynyard St Glenorchy Wanaka Wanaka 42 Ardmore St Cromwell Locations – South Island Queenstown Tesla, Remarkables Park Town Kurow Timaru Takaka 16 Willow St Athol St 9 Athol St, Queenstown Frankton Pak’nSave, 302 Hawthorn Dr Waimate Havelock Four Square, 68 Main Rd Alexandra Motueka New World, 271 High St Cromwell i-SITE, 2 The Mall Ranfurly Oamaru Karamea Four Square, 103 Bridge St Waimate 125 Queen Street Nelson i-SITE, 81 Trafalgar St Oamaru Eden St Carpark, 3 Eden St Roxburghghh Mosgiel Hampden Nelson New World, 73 Vanguard St Ranfurly 31 Charlemont Street Alexandra 9 Thompson Street Lumsdeenn Waitati Richmond Library, 11 Mcglashen Ave Spring Creek 2226 SH1, Blenheim 7202 Hampden 33 Lincoln St Dunedin Blenheim Pak’nSave, Springlands Nth Dunedin University of Otago, 71 St David St Winton Ward Flaxbourne Café, 7326 SH 1 Dunedin Filleul St Carpark, 193 Moray Pl Gore Westport New World, 244 Palmerston St Mosgiel New World, 10 Hartstonge Ave Balclutha Reefton Four Square (25 kWh) 47 Milton Four Square, 207 Union St Broadway Roxborough 22 Jedburgh St Greymouth 13 Tarapuhi Street Lumsden Four Square, 14 Diana St Kaikoura 51 West End Lawrence Four Square, 19 Ross Pl Kaikoura New World, 124 Beach Road Winton New World, 293 Great North Rd Hokitika New World, 116 Revell St Gore New World, 8 Irk St Culverden 27A Mountain View Rd Balclutha 23 Charlotte St Amberley Countdown, 123 Carters Rd Invercargill 116 Esk St

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