Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

There needs to be further consideration given to how to enable private investment into decarbonisation initiatives that require renewable energy and connections, but where the business case may not yet be economic, because of the cost of doing so. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Climate New Zealand Emissions 52

Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2023

Harry’s 200-unit condominium building in Minneapolis, Minn., has no EV chargers in its five-story indoor parking garage. They rejected my request to allow cyclists to hose off their bikes in the alley behind the building, which cost nothing. The first hurdle is the installation cost. One was affordability.

Minneapolis 79

Minneapolis Installation Charging Building 79

Drive Electric

MAY 16, 2023

If we pursue the mandate of smart charging in private homes, there needs to be consideration given to government support for this, particularly for lower income households and retrofitting apartment buildings. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.7

Future 52

Future Charging New Zealand Installation 52