New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel.

Drive Electric | Smarter, Cheaper, Cleaner

24.01.2024

EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

It was confirmed in mid January: Road user charges (RUC) will apply to electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1 April 2024.

Drive Electric | Smarter, Cheaper, Cleaner

11.07.2024

MEDIA: New Zealand Clear Car Importer Standard

The Minister of Transport Simeon Brown has announced the NZ Clean Car Importer Standard is aligning with Australia's forthcoming emissions standards. What does this mean for New Zealand's future?

Drive Electric | Smarter, Cheaper, Cleaner

26.07.2024

Drive Electric Winter Event Series 2024: EV Batteries

Join Drive Electric for an evening of myth-busting and conversation; EV Batteries – what’s in them and what will happen to them? This is your opportunity to learn from leading experts: Dr Euan McTurk. Jim Lennon and Dominic Salmon. Presentations will cover recycling, repurposing and refurbishing EV batteries and the minerals they contain.Get the facts and learn about the technologies and projects supporting the second life of EV batteries and engage in a Q&A session.

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