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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) are facing significant demands for new connections because of decarbonisation. Costs associated with connecting to networks can be prohibitive for investment in public charging (more on that below in Part B.2 EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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

Drive Electric

The case for an EV Charging Strategy New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. Also no ‘one stop shop’ to deal with any emerging standards and compliance issues.) Standards and compliance: Ensure the infrastructure meets user expectations, setting and administering safety standards.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

More importantly, a compelling case must be made to tens of thousands of condo community associations as well as the millions of rental property owners that they should install EV chargers. And with the transition now being supercharged by the proposed EPA tailpipe emissions standards , the pothole is quickly getting deeper.