EV
Motoring - Richard Edwards
New car sales slumped in New Zealand in 2025 and the EV market was particularly hard hit. So what is 2025 looking like for the car market here? Susana is joined by Richard Edwards, the managing editor… Audio
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid EV's fail to meet fuel efficiency claims
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric cars are not nearly as fuel efficient as their manufacturers claims, according to a new trial by Consumer NZ. The trial found, when measured at the pump, PHEVs used… Audio
Uni students build EV and chase land speed record
A group of Canterbury University engineering students has been working on a unique project which they hope will bring them a world record. Inspired by the legendary kiwi racer Burt Munro, they've… Audio
Wellington 'Streetdog' the future of electric motorbikes?
As the world is being encouraged to ditch the petrol and diesel vehicles and go electric, the Streetdog electric motorbike could be an attractive option. Video, Audio
How feasible is NZ's electric car future?
It's one of the cornerstones of the Climate Change Commission's advice to the government on how to become carbon neutral, but how feasible is it?
The Commission wants to see a rapid increase in… Video, Audio
EV vs Petrol - costs and emissions
With transport emissions in the sights of the Climate Commission and government, a new study finds driving a used electric car is cheaper in the long term than even a new petrol car. The Climate… Audio
Time to ban petrol and diesel car imports?
Dr Jonathan Boston joins The Panel discussion about the pros and cons of banning petrol and diesel-run cars. Audio
Battery issues in second-hand electric vehicles
Do people need to be more careful about second-hand electric vehicles? Audio
EVs: breaking the sound barrier
Recent European legislation requires new electric-powered vehicles to make some sort of noise while driving at city speeds, and from mid next year new EVs will be required to have an Acoustic Vehicle… Audio
NZ First causes feebate stall
The Motor Trade Association's Greig Epps joins The Panel to talk about the Governments policy to make New Zealand's car fleet cleaner and greener stalling. Audio
Political commentators Hooton & Jones
The ongoing impact of the coronavirus on trade as pressure on business intensifies. Also a look at the EV feebate scheme and National's economic plan. Audio
Calls for e-scooter speed limits to be in place everywhere
Disability lobby groups are pushing for a speed limit for electric scooters on footpaths. Blind and Low Vision New Zealand spokesman Chris Orr joins the discussion to talk about how dangerous they… Audio
Invercargill man's homemade electric bikes go global
When Bill Blakie's 'crook hip' made it too hard to get on his bike, the born-and-bred Southlander created his own low-to-the-ground electric bike. So far, he's has constructed over 40 and shipped them… Audio
World must act to prevent a mountain of EV batteries
Researchers are warning that as more and more consumers switch to electric vehicles, better methods of recycling their batteries are urgently needed to prevent a mountain of waste. One million EVs… Audio
UBCO gets funds for North American expansion
The New Zealand electric vehicle manufacturer, UBCO, has received a significant investment to help it with product development and expansion in North America. Audio
Electric car sales hit a record
Sales of new electric vehicles have hit a high point and for the first time they have broken in to the top three passenger models sold last month. Audio
The New Zealand EV gurus charging a wireless future
Do you like the idea of electric vehicles but are put off by the hassle of having to plug them in and the fear of running out of juice? University of Auckland professors Grant Covic and John Boys… Audio
The low-down on electric cars in New Zealand
Flip the Fleet is a citizen science project looking at the performance of electric vehicles under New Zealand conditions. Audio
Policy changes needed for bigger uptake of EV's
Research on how to get more electric vehicles on New Zealand roads suggests a major change in government policy is needed.Waikato University researchers have done a comparative study with countries… Audio