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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. However, the draft ERP document, while containing some advanced thinking, does not present the plan in a holistic way. . We must position ourselves ready to take advantage of this change, and then communicate and engage New Zealanders. . 24 November 2021 .

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

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It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases.1International The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. The government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035.

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Drive Electric Submission: Reviewing the Road User Charges System

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Below is our submission on the discussion document Te Huringa Taraiwa: Te arotake I te p?naha naha utu kaiwhakamahi rori | Driving Change: Reviewing the Road User Charges System. The document covers possible changes intended to improve the Road User Charges (RUC) system and support the uptake of low carbon vehicles.

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Drive Electric Submission: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy

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We are concerned that the consultation document underplays the importance of charging infrastructure in managing the transition to electric vehicles and does not link to national direction on this topic. Key recommendations: 1. These goals need not be mutually exclusive; they need to be considered in tandem.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. The impact of the Clean Vehicle Discount can be seen in light vehicle sales.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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And secondly, documents show a 300 kW fast-charging capacity for the charging station. Washington State Advances Bill to Ban ICE Vehicles by 2030 – Washington state’s House Transportation Committee has voted 17-12 to advance a bill requiring all light-duty vehicles of model year 2030 and later registered in the state to be electric.

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