New Zealand’s aggressive bonus malus approach has enabled a fully electric vehicle (BEV), the Tesla Model Y, to become the top selling car in September. The Tesla Model Y beat Ford and Toyota’s top models! One thousand five hundred and two (1502) Tesla Model Y were registered, compared with 1043 … [continued]
Toyota’s and Ford’s top vehicles, pickup trucks, just barely beat the Tesla Model Y.
What is the most cost-effective way to install a facility for unit charging your electric vehicle? For those who rent or live in apartments where their car parking is remote from their metered power, it is a difficult question. Mindful of the surge in EV uptake currently occurring in Australia … [continued]
It’s been a six-month love affair and Andy Brown of Brown & Co luxury rentals is still over the moon about her FONZ Moto Arthur 2 electric scooter. FONZ Moto (the Australian electric motorbike maker formerly known as Fonzarelli) has recently increased its production fivefold. Not satisfied with producing “green” … [continued]
Mark Carlile (aka Veda Prime) is no stranger to the business world, having worked in London, Paris, Singapore, and Brisbane in senior finance-related roles. He is also no stranger to risk, having sailed solo from England to Australia. Veda Prime (not Optimus Prime’s little brother) is currently based in Brisbane, … [continued]
The latest advertising from General Motors promotes the company’s slogan: Electric vehicles for everyone! The EVs look great, and the prices are very attractive. But — who educates the masses? Who dispels the FUD (much of which was, until recently, promulgated by GM)? I had hoped that established carmakers would … [continued]
Why would you choose to ride a Harley-Davidson LiveWire from Sydney (New South Wales) to Cape Tribulation in Queensland, and take the longest route? This is the question I asked Ed Darmanin in a recent interview. It is all about the challenge, the sense of adventure, and of course, the … [continued]
To transition to a green hydrogen future, we need access to cheap renewable energy, clean water, and economical electrolyzers. These parts of the puzzle seem to be falling into place. Now, Rethink Energy is tackling the question of how this hydrogen will be transported and what it will cost. Depending … [continued]
While EV enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand might be holding out for a Rivian or a Ford F-150 Lightning, they may have to make do with the Chinese LDV T60 EV (eT60) instead. The vehicle is available for order in New Zealand now and should be launched late this … [continued]
Fortescue Metals Group has announced that it will invest US$6.2 billion by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel use in its iron ore operations. This will enable FMG to supply its customers with a carbon free product. The elimination of diesel, natural gas, and carbon offset purchases from its supply chain … [continued]
