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‘Killer blow’ coming in 2023
S
maller pure-electric cars will have waiting times.”
a lower upfront price than internal
combustion equivalents around
Harrop says that in the pure electric
buses sector, China rapidly deployed ‘Staggered’ at
advances in
2023. 400,000 - 99% of the total number in
This is the opinion of Dr Peter Harrop, the world - then it collapsed subsidies
a leading expert in electric vehicles and causing a collapse in deliveries.
chair of the IDTechEx group in the United
Kingdom.
He describes this as the “killer blow”
“The rest of the world, however, is
beginning to compensate. For example,
Qbuzz in the Netherlands has ordered
two years
E
for conventionally powered cars. 159 pure electric buses, Helsingborg Vtalk publisher Vern
“Like most other new products, electric Sweden 76, Brussels Airport 30 and Whitehead is staggered at
vehicles sell in an S curve of a slow start London 68 pure electric double deckers. the advances made by EVs in
with over supply. Then comes fastest Cities across the UK recently placed a Europe in the last two years.
growth with supply sometimes unable total of 263 orders for zero-emission He has just returned from EV
to keep up with demand, then comes buses. conferences in Oslo and Berlin.
saturation.” “Warsaw will order 130 pure electric “The progress made is immense
Harrop says pure electric cars are now buses for delivery by 2021. Kazakhstan - not only with EVs themselves, but
near to the fastest-growth stage at around is expecting 700 electric buses, and also in the field of charging with
a 70% increase in numbers sold yearly. Azerbaijan another 500 over the next fast chargers highly visible in all
“Subsidies are already less critical three years. cities and towns.
because price parity is approached earlier However, India has the largest potential “The rapid adoption of EVs has
with small vehicles. with a government plan for an initial also led electricity suppliers to
“This time China is in sync with the 10,000 pure electric buses replacing some move to cleaner, green energy, with
rest of the world; it has the largest pure of the 1.6 million buses there - all of which wind and solar farms mushrooming
electric car sales and is expected to must go, says the Indian government, around the countryside.
dominate global manufacturing of EVs just sensitive to the deaths they cause. “In March, Norway’s sale of new
as it has grown to be the biggest global “The Indian state of Uttarakhand has pure EVs reached 58% of the total
manufacturer of conventional vehicles,” ordered 500 pure electric buses and for all light vehicles sold in that
Harrop says. Tata Motors in India has orders from six country, and that total does not
“Evidence from Norway - with other cities for a total of 255 pure electric include plug-in hybrids.
the largest percentage of pure new buses.” “Now Norway plans to ban sales
EVs in the world - suggests that the Harrop says that China is now at the of petrol and diesel powered cars
biggest obstacle to speeding up the top of the growth curve and everywhere from 2025, a staggering develop-
electrification of road transport could else is at the fast growth part in electric ment in only a handful of years.”
now be a lack of e-vehicles. buses, but China may see another S curve Whitehead attended the Berlin
“The Kia Niro is on one-year delivery based on free market demands when conference on EVs two years ago,
in Norway and the Tesla Model 3 is still pure electric buses have price parity. and in coming weeks will tell EVtalk
keeping customers waiting. Volkswagen “Until now battery costs have been readers of some of the almost
even announced that the Passat GTE a primary impediment in the uptake of unbelievable advances made since
and the Golf GTE have been ‘closed to electric buses. However, in an interesting time.
ordering’ due to the exceptionally long Continued on 19
—
Smarter Mobility
For transport of the future,
today
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Plugging EVs around the country
A
nother successful annual Leading rode in an EV – including a new Jaguar when they take one for a drive, they will
the Charge Great EV Road Trip is I-Pace – a special moment for people tell their friends, and word will spread.”
over after nearly 28 days travelling who were able to ride in a car they would Trounson says the only way to correct
around New Zealand, which organisers have never have otherwise bought, any misconceptions people may have
estimate engaged about 6000 people. Trounson says. about EVs is to take them for a ride in
One of the biggest events was the EV owners, like the one with the I-Pace one.
stop-over at Smales Farm in Takapuna on in Palmerston North, would bring their “We want people to be thinking about
what they want to get for their next car,”
he says. “We’re not trying to get them out
of their current car. When they are ready
to change, they may get one [an EV].”
“I would like to see the government
announce a target, to set a vision for the
future. The current government have set
a target for the country to become carbon
neutral by 2050, like everybody else. I
would like to see the same with cars, but
I understand it’s tricky to do. If they were
setting a restriction like that, they would
be favouring some manufacturers over
others.”
Next year, sponsorship will be
investigated further to keep the event
going for a sixth year, as Kathryn
Kathryn and Greg Trounson
Trounson estimates it costs about
$30,000 to have all their volunteers
Auckland’s North Shore about two days cars along with many offering visitors along for the entire road trip.
before the road trip’s end at Cape Reinga rides. “If you like cars so much, you want The volunteers at Leading the Charge
which attracted nearly 600 people, more other people to experience them.” have day jobs and take annual leave to
than 50 riding in an EV and a further 28 One EV owner told EVtalk at Smales travel the country promoting EVs.
driving one. Farm he saved about $10,000 on petrol in The Trounsons hope to return for the
Getting people to try an EV is one of the last two years. 2020 trip.
the main aims of the event organised by A diesel driver at the event says he They began driving EVs on the last day
the Better NZ Trust which promotes EVs loses about $10,000 annually in taxes of 2014. “We got a BMW i3. That’s when
as a sustainable transport option. and fuel, hence his new interest in EVs. “I we started and we slowly transitioned,”
And many visitors at similar stops would rather use that on a holiday,” says Greg Trounson says.
around the country wanted to know more Tony Murrell, who took a test ride in the They’ve been staunch EV advocates
detail about EVs and how an EV would Jaguar I-Pace. ever since.
help in their lives, says trust chairperson Leading the Charge volunteer Visit www.leadingthecharge.org.nz
Kathryn Trounson who, with husband Margaret Baker, who also did the entire for more information.
Greg, did the entire road trip in a Hyundai road trip, says it costs around $5 per
Kona Electric and clocked up 6375km. 100km in her Nissan
“It’s been fun – we get to meet a lot Leaf.
of EV owners up and down the country,” “The aim of
says Trounson, who adds that turnouts the game is to
were very good. increase EV uptake
“I have people come up to me and - people need to
say: ‘I bought an EV as a result of you understand what
being here last year and that’s just been they are and what
lovely’,” she says. “It makes you realise their capabilities
we are doing something. In Bayfair [Mt are before they
Maunganui shopping centre], there were can consider
three sets of people who arrived just to getting one,” Greg
tell us they had bought an EV as a result Trounson says.
of us being there in a previous year.” “They’ll get a
EVs on show
In Palmerston North, nearly 100 people pleasant surprise
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Tesla tourers plan global EV
travel guide
W
orld Tesla travellers Ralf a Model 3 preview in Tesla’s Fremont fac- it easy for us to travel and there are also
Schwesinger and Nicole Wan- tory in California. They took his message more and more hotels which provide
ner have thoroughly enjoyed to heart about venturing outside your charging infrastructure to their guests.
their 45-day tour of New Zealand and are comfort zone to experience something “In New Zealand we were also very
now spending three months journeying truly special and quit their jobs (he was in positively surprised by the fantastic
around Australia. banking and she was in tourism/market- network provided by ChargeNet NZ. They
The couple, who call their global so- ing) and home to travel the world in a do a great job offering open fast charging
journ “Mr and Mrs T on Tour”, travelled Tesla for a good cause. infrastructure to all EVs, because this is
6310km in the country and also joined “The weekend getaway that never what it takes,” Schwesinger explains.
the New Zealand Tesla Supercharger ends” started in April 2018 when they left They’re funding their global Tesla tour
Rally before leaving for Australia from their rented apartment to travel around from their savings, saying people have
Queenstown on May 3. Europe in their Model S. also been generous in providing support
They used a Tesla Model X belonging Tesla heard about their drastic lifestyle – particularly through Tesla Owner Clubs.
to a Tesla Owners Club of New Zealand change and offered support, sending a “With regards to the cars in Europe, in
member during their stay. film crew to document their story and New Zealand and Australia we were also
record their first three days lucky as all cars still have free Super-
on the road to share their charger use so we don’t need to pay for
message. our energy consumption and travel for
“They liked the story that free,” Schwesinger says.
we were dropping every- They have garaged their Model S in
thing to support Tesla’s mis- Switzerland and cut down on any fixed
sion and a more sustainable costs to make things work. Shipping
lifestyle,” Schwesinger says. their car to other continents was never
Their beginnings were an option as this would have been bad
published under “customer sustainability.
stories” on all European Other than that, shipping costs and
Tesla websites and in a You- other issues like different charging
Tube video. infrastructure, insurance and more con-
“We are traveling in a Te- tributed to their decision, so they try to
sla, because we support their use local cars instead with Tesla owners
The Tesla tourers love NZ mission to accelerate the being very supportive.
world’s transition to sustain- There’s more to their journey than just
“Outside of Europe, where we used able energy,” the couple says. They also having fun, meeting like-minded people
our own Model S, using a local car is the have a very clear message: “Acting more and the thrill of Tesla travel. Their website
most sustainable option. We are very sustainable does not end with owning an rates hotels and other accommodation
grateful for the support provided by other electric car, but it is surely a good start!” they use (generally Destination Charging
owners, allowing us to complete our mis- “Our journey takes us from the heart of Partners where possible), with the even-
sion,” Schwesinger says. Switzerland around the globe, travelling tual plan to produce a world travel guide
In fact, their story began in 2015 when Europe, New Zealand, Australia, North Continued on 25
the Swiss-based pair began looking for a America and Asia – all along the Te-
new car. sla Supercharger network. We want
Wanner wanted a car that was safe, to discover and share the beauty of
clean and aesthetic while Schwesinger our planet and inspire more people
hankered for a fast and roomy sports to protect it.”
car. Schwesinger, 44, and Wanner
They found their dream car on a visit 47, have fallen in love with New
to the Geneva motor show in 2015 and Zealand, describing the people
ordered their Tesla. as extremely friendly and open,
“We did not know that this new car supportive of EVs, and the scenery
would change our lives entirely,” they say. spectacular.
It led to them hearing Tesla chief “Yes, based on the growing
designer Franz von Holzhausen speak at Supercharger network, Tesla makes Ralf Schwesinger and Nicole Wanner
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Britz EVolve: A guilt-free holiday?
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f you've made the jump decided to do something 180km. The EVolve, with its Britz recommends a range
over to electric, returning to about it - working with its vast new body, a shower, of 120km between charges. To
a fossil-fuelled vehicle is not Action Motorbodies subsidiary toilet, kitchen and water fix this, they've developed two
always the nicest experience. and LDV to create the Britz tanks weighs a lot more. Continued on 8
For a start, you've become EVolve, one of the first electric
used to the lower noise levels motorhomes available in the
and smooth progress, there world.
are no smelly hands after a And while initially a
fill-up - and having to burn concept, the EVolve has been
carbon for progress when you put into production - 12 have
know it is just not necessary been built - and you can
rent one now.
They are not
expensive either,
the two-berth
vehicle costing
around the same
to rent as a Maui
two-berth.
Of course,
take into account
that you don't
have to pay for
Collecting bikes from Darleen Tana at Bikes and Barbers fuel, or even fast
charging (it is
can be a little irritating. included in the rental), or Road
Until now, if you wanted to User Charges, as there are
take a motorhome holiday - none.
arguably one of the best ways It is not as simple as
to see New Zealand - you had switching a camper from
no choice but to grab a vehicle diesel to electric, there are
that ran on diesel. compromises to be made.
Tourism Holdings Limited, Well one major one, and that
our biggest motorhome rental is range. A diesel vehicle will
company with its prominent go 500+ km on a tank, while
Britz and Maui brands, a standard EV80 around
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Britz EVolve: A guilt-free holiday?
Continued from 7 inconvenience with the Redwoods on the edge of
routes, one in the North vehicle as the cable is not town, again to warm ourselves
Island around the Waikato long enough and you need up with a blast on the
and Coromandel, and to park on an angle. Smartmotions. For two people
one in the South Island, With the Mamaku not used to running up and
from Christchurch around Ranges ahead we topped down trails, the electric boost
Central Otago. up to a little higher than of an e-bike is a real help and
Around the routes are the recommended 80%. encourages you to get out
campgrounds especially We didn't need to, as there and get active.
prepared for the EVolve, with despite the steep incline We then made the short
sites fitted with both house gentle driving got us
power and an EV charger. With and Barbers. She loaned us over the hills with mileage
a 7kW onboard charger, the a couple of e-bikes for the to spare. We arrived at the
LDV fills up overnight. There is trip, a Smartmotion Pacer and Rotorua Top 10 Holiday
no gas on board the camper Smartmotion X-City. The EVolve Park, where the staff were
- this is entirely fossil fuel free features a rear-mounted bike intrigued by their first EV
- so you need to be plugged in rack for two - although it should - so we showed them how
to cook and shower. Freedom be noted the maximum weight it worked.
camping is not ideal for this per bike is 30kg. Off came the
vehicle. Why take bikes? Our Smartmotion bikes, and
When Britz gave EVtalk the theory was that when the we headed to town for
chance to take the Evolve for camper was charging, errands, and to grab a bite at hop over to Tokoroa, where
a spin, we said “heck yeah” e-bikes would be a great the tourist mecca's fabulous we again found a New World
little satellite EV for night markets. Here we picked housed ChargeNet unit for
shopping trips and up the most Kiwi of bike a fill-up. We pushed on next
exploring. We were punctures - the pin from an on our longest single leg, to
very right, with the Anzac poppy. Waitomo.
bikes really making Travelled: 164km. Charged: The twisty backroads we
the trip. DC charging, then overnight. chose worked well with the
After loading up, we EVolve's performance. It
turned south (finally) Day three - Rotorua to will do 100kmh, but really it
and cruised down the Waitomo prefers 80-100kmh. It also
Southern Motorway, First thing in the morning makes it clear how heavy it
then off to the Miranda we grabbed another hot pool is around corners - it's not
Holiday Park. We soak before heading into town unstable, but likes a gentle
and planned a five-day trip on checked in and grabbed the for breakfast and a puncture hand. Be kind and pull over
part of the North Island loop. swipe card for the charger. repair from the great team for others to pass.
We plugged into the type 2 at Happy Ewe Coffee and On arrival in Waitomo,
Day one - Auckland to charger, plugged in house Bike Repairs. We loaded up we experienced the only
Miranda power, and hit the hot pool. the van, and stored our type charging we had to pay for.
Our first day on the road Travelled: 97km. Charging: 2 cable and house power The Waitomo Top 10 Holiday
started mid-afternoon with Just overnight. cable in one of the handy side Park is a lovely spot but asks
a visit to Britz's base near storage units on the van and an additional $15 to use their
Auckland Airport. A quick run Day two - Miranda to Rotorua headed out for the day. type two charger. Plus, their
through of the vehicle - and After a great night's sleep First stop was the charger is on a sloped site,
a bit of paperwork - and we on the double/queen size and on grass rather than
were on our way. The van bed - which is created by a hard surface. Paying for
comes ready to go, topped lowering the dining table - charging is a broader debate,
up with electrons, bedding we cooked breakfast on the but it should be noted this was
and water. Before leaving we camper's induction stove the only park that did so.
loaded the fridge - which runs before heading off. First, Travelled: 163km Charged:
continuously from the house we headed for Morrinsville DC charging, then overnight
batteries - with food for the where we left the van at the ($15).
trip. ChargeNet DC charger at New
Rather than head south, we World while grabbing a quick Day four - Waitomo to Raglan
had to first pop into Newmarket lunch with friends. ChargeNet After a wander around
to visit Darleen Tana at Bikes units currently are a slight Continued on 10
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Britz EVolve: A guilt-free holiday?
Continued from 8 in town, we filled the van at north to Miranda.
Waitomo, and a shower in the WEL charger on the main We returned there
the camper (it is warm, and street. It is a tight squeeze because this site
the pressure good), we had here, but the van does fit. Just! makes tremendous
to deal with the less fun part Again the e-bikes came out sense as a gateway in
of camping - waste. The toilet and made short work of the and out of Auckland
and tanks are relatively easy to hills in and out of town. A night for the EVolve, and
empty but can be a little wiffy. out without having to worry their EV-prepped spot
Thankfully gloves are provided! about parking - just chain up is just lovely.
We set out on a relatively to the nearest bike stand. Plus, hot pools.
short run today, just north Travelled: 104km. Charged: Who does not love a hot pool? EVolve experience? It is great.
to Raglan. We will admit we DC charging Travelled: 144km. Charged: Britz's two touring routes look
did not plan on going to a DC charger and overnight. great, but I think anyone with a
campsite that night, we had Day five - Raglan to Miranda little EV knowledge can easily
Airbnb booked, so on arrival Overnight it rained. It rained Day six - Miranda to venture far further afield.
a lot, so the day became Auckland Yes, more range would be
part of a comfortable trip Our last day was a reverse excellent, though we probably
home. The Smartmotions of the first, a slow start before travelled as far per day as we
were put away for the a trip to Newmarket to return would really want to and still
last time, and we headed the bikes (thanks Darleen), have a relaxed holiday.
into town for a little and then out to Britz. Drop So if you are considering
more breakfast before off was easy thanks to the a getaway, consider giving
turning back across express return package - the EVolve a go. It is fun, it is
the Waikato for a top which I highly recommend. practical, and yes, it is totally
up at Morrinsville, then So what did we think of the guilt-free.
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EQC lands in NZ - briefly
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ercedes-Benz Cars has landed experience Mercedes-Benz brings to the If there is a compromise, it is to be
its EQC all-electric SUV in New electric vehicle space. found under the bonnet, where there
Zealand and shown it to custom- "This car is the result of 132 years of is no “frunk” like some modern electric
ers - and then it has left the country again. automotive history, and it is a moment vehicles. Instead, the front motor and
The early-build car came to New Zea- we have been working towards with all controller units sit, mounted into a spe-
land following its display at the cially isolated tubular frame. To
Formula One race in Melbourne allow the EQC to be built on the
in March, where reports are same production line as the GLC
driver Lewis Hamilton became and C-class, the motor needed to
a big fan. be in a unit like this so it could be
The vehicle was in New raised up into the vehicle with the
Zealand for just a week, which rest of the front suspension and
kicked off with meetings subframes.
between Mercedes EV lead- The sturdy tubular frame brings
ers and members of the local other advantages, however.
scene, included a glitzy unveil- Reports are the EQC is particularly
ing for invited guests before quiet and refined due to the isola-
the car was put on display tion. We were also told the frame
at the brand's Mt Wellington is so strong it boosts crash protec-
headquarters for private cus- tion and the system could allow
tomer viewings. for additional other structure to be
Customer deliveries are not due until our knowledge, and all our technical in- removed from the front of future designs.
very late this year or early next year. Pric- novations we have developed since we The motors themselves are both
ing has yet to be released, yet interest invented the automobile in 1886," Giffin 150kW, sit front and rear and produce a
from buyers appears to be strong. In Eu- says. combined 300kW and 765Nm. The sprint
rope, pricing for the EQC starts at around "With the launch of EQC, electric now from 0-100km/hr will take 5.1 seconds and
$NZ120,000. has Mercedes." top speed is limited to 180kW. The EQC
The visit marks more than just the While the EQC is based in par on the can also tow, with a braked capacity of up
introduction of the EQC, as it is also conventional GLC model, and shares its to 1800kg.
part of the expansion of its EQ brand of wheelbase, it offers significantly different The battery is an 80kWh unit, built
electrified models. Ten new electrified styling - virtually all the body components by Mercedes-Benz using LG Chem cells
Mercedes-Benz cars will be launched are unique. While one school of thought - a total of 384 of them. Under the now
by 2020 - with concepts indicating a is a better result can be achieved by hav- outdated NEDC testing regime, a range
compact hatchback, a van and an S-class ing a vehicle designed from the ground of 445km-471km, though real world
based luxury sedan will follow. up as an EV, a Mercedes staffer we spoke predictions being discussed suggest a
General manager, Mercedes-Benz to at the event pointed out the production real-world range of 340-400km.
Cars New Zealand, Ben Giffin, opened and cost advantages of basing the vehi- Charging is through CCS type-two,
the reveal event noting the history and cle off an existing platform are significant. Continued on 12
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EQC lands in NZ - briefly
Continued from 11 the entertainment and control
with DC fast charging at up to 110kW. The systems. The “Mercedes-Benz
onboard charger is a 7.4kW unit, giving a User Experience” system, or
12-hour charge on a level two unit. This is MBUX, is controlled via touch or
arguably disappointing, as both the Tesla a control panel that sits on the
Model X and Audi e-tron come standard centre console. Some features
with an 11kW unit, and can be optioned up can be controlled using the
to 22kW. “Hey Mercedes” voice system.
Stepping inside the EQC you get Mercedes-Benz Distronic
the same plush, yet futuristic feel as package of driver assistance
other modern Mercedes. The dash is systems are likely to feature, in
dominated by two massive 10.25-inch our opinion, one of the closest
screens, one for instruments and one for systems to AutoPilot in how
well it can take control of a ve- the steering column.
hicle on a highway. The system The EQC's interior feels spacious and
features route-based guidance, solid - even in this early-build form. Front
that can slow for corners and in- seat space is excellent, while the rear is
tersections based on GPS data. comfortable if a little short on legroom.
Drive controls will be familiar The boot offers a healthy 500 litres of
to those who have experienced storage space.
a Tesla, as that brand borrowed Expect a full drive in the EQC in
their controls from the German EVtalk magazine late this year.
company - so you get a transmis- Visit Auto Media Group on Youtube
sion shifter stalk coming out of for video from the event.
Jucy producing EV campervans
T
he first five customised weight interiors.
electric campervans from “This allows tourists to
Jucy should be on New travel up to 180-200km -
Zealand roads from July. around twice as long as the
The Nissan e-NV200 prototype - with each charge.”
40kWh vans adapted at Jucy’s A roof-top solar panel
Helensville workshop in charges a secondary battery
Auckland will be followed by five for wireless internet, device
more later. charging ports, an electric
They can be booked by blanket, and induction
international visitors this month. cooking. A mobile app will
The new campervans form a advise when battery levels
much larger and longer range new are low and plot a course to
EV fleet to be developed after a the nearest fast-charger.
successful nationwide trial involving A pop-up roof-top tent
Tim Alpe
two French eco-tourists, Jucy chief provides accommodation.
executive officer Tim Alpe says. charging infrastructure. The EV campers will have the same
Students Heloise de Bokay and While the trial found it was feasible daily rental cost as others in Jucy’s
Solene Trinquet’s plans to travel New for tourists to traverse the country fleet, but at the equivalent of about 30
Zealand in an EV were picked up by it identified some gaps in the fast- cents per litre will have a fraction of the
Jucy after featuring in EVtalk. charging network in parts of the South running costs, Alpe says.
The pair drove a prototype 24kWh Island. He says that will help tourists spend
Jucy electric campervan more than Alpe says these have since been more of their travel budget in other
13,000km to 45 destinations over five addressed with new longer-range parts of New Zealand’s economy.
months last year, recording data and batteries and redesigned and lighter More on EV camping P7, 8 & 10.
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Electric skateboards take off
E
lectric skateboarding is an
alternative mode of personal
transportation rapidly becoming
popular.
More are being seen on cycleways
and shared paths, particularly in
Auckland where they can often pass
cyclists going up the steeper slopes.
Electric motors are becoming smaller
and more powerful, enabling an e-board
rider to commute in style and in work
wear without raising a sweat.
Evolve Skateboards has a list of things
to consider when buying an electric
skateboard.
E-boards are growing in popularity
An e-board that gives you a longer from two-driven wheels.
range means a more expensive battery 8. Hub motors v gear/pulley motor
has been used, therefore it’s more system: Hub motors do not have the
expensive to buy. Who has made/ acceleration, hill-climbing and braking
assembled the board? There is a large power you get with a geared/pulley
gap in the e-board market in terms system.
Electric skateboards are zooming ahead
of price and materials used. Reading 9. Thumb or trigger remove control:
reviews and doing your own research Would you rather use your thumb or
1. Range: When buying an e-board, on the company pays off. index figure as a way of controlling
consider what you’ll be using the 6. Motor wattage: By adjusting gear your e-board? A thumb may not feel
board for. Is it for fun, commuting, or ratios on a motor it will affect torque as comfortable as using a trigger
getting around on the weekend? All and speed. It’s important to have a control, though it does work.
of these? Will the e-board comfortably complete system designed to work in 10. DIY or making your own board:
get there and back without worrying unison, with proven and demonstrable Making your own e-board sounds
about mileage? If not, maybe an performance. easy, but it’s not. It requires a lot of
e-scooter or e-bike would be better 7. Two motors or one? Only recently has time, patience, tinkering and money.
suited. motor technology advanced enough There are DIY options out there,
2. Weight: If you run out of battery, will to allow good performance from two however, enter at your own risk and
you be able to carry or kick-push it? motors. This used to be possible be prepared to wait for parts and
3. Performance: Electric skateboards only with one designed motor. In waste time which is very frustrating.
have difference performance set-ups. recent models, specifically designed Evolve can make custom boards also
There are boards that will go from brushless motors take advantage of and has been doing it for years.
A to B and then there are leisure the increased grip and performance What the e-board looks like is also
skateboards that are a pleasure important. Whether you’re getting an
to ride. When buying, look into expensive brand, or a cheaper option,
the wheels and trucks, as they are you will hopefully be riding this e-board
particularly important to the overall for a long time. It’s up to you to pick
ride performance. a board that you will not get sick of
4. Spare parts and support: How long looking at every day. Choose wisely.
is the warranty? How often will you An e-board cannot be used on
need to replace the belts, wheels, the road but it is able to be used on
or other parts and they easily cycleways, shared paths and footpaths.
interchangeable? Check the rules in your area.
5. Price: You will need to ask yourself So get among the crazy, advanced
what are you getting for your money? technological transportation devices that
Professional branded skate parts are are out there.
more expensive and better quality than
off-the-shelf boards from overseas. An e-board can carry a variety of lighting
16 | EVTALK MAY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nzITS New Zealand leads the Future Transport conversation, promoting
research, development and adoption of solutions for safer, more
efficient and sustainable transport.
What’s Happening?
Inspiring T-Tech
breaks records and
5G, Sensor Data, Security and more
June 18, 2019
launches awards
See www.ITSNZ.org for details
Simon McManus
BY SIMON MCMANUS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INTELLIGENT
social change and transport policy.
events
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS NEW ZEALAND INC ITS NZ also included awards for
best papers and presentations, which
october 21-25 2019
I
’m in a position to reflect on the incred- produced a high calibre of presentations.
ible success of the T-Tech Conference The recipients won $5000 worth of trav-
in Christchurch on May 6 and 7.
Feedback received from senior indus-
try players from New Zealand and Aus-
tralia is that T-Tech equals the calibre of
international conferences in Australia
and North America. ITS World Congress
A record 173 people represents growth
of 16% in only its second year - this was the The 2019 Congress theme of
first time ITS NZ had its annual conference “Smart Mobility, Empowering Cities”
in Christchurch. The growth can be attrib- reflects Singapore’s commitment to
uted to the quality of the event programme ITS NZ international programme vice-president create the most liveable smart city in
Stephen Hewett congratulates Helen Fitt of Lincoln
and the increasing importance and interest University for Best Presentation for Lime and support of higher quest for an ever
in ITS and future transport solutions. the La-Z-Boy: A story of the social integration of connected community.
The T-Tech programme, featured 30% transport technology into urban life
more speakers, 21% more women speak-
ers, more youth and academia, (48 speak- el and expenses towards an international
ers in total) and introduced a split stream transport conference of their choice.
component with topics covering everything Announced at the conference, which
from mobility, technology innovations, coincided with Road Safety Week, was a
determination from ITS NZ to gather indus-
try input and achieve better transport safety
through ITS. Safety being one of the three
focus areas for ITS NZ alongside increasing
ITS NZ chair David Vinsen with international keynote
efficiency and sustainability. speaker Horace Dediu and New Zealand keynote
Our plans include developing a work- speaker Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl
ing group, surveying members and indus-
try to find proven cost-effective solutions Pacific, providing the opportunity for New
and to encourage testing of promising Zealand business and government to
new technologies. promote themselves at the world’s big-
ITS NZ also announced new awards. gest ITS conference, ITS World Congress
Vikash Kumar, NZTA, gets the Best Paper award for A
Scalable Approach towards Predicting Travel Times We have partnered on a large exhibition in Singapore, contact us if interested.
of Commuter Buses, Trains & Ferries in Real Time booth with ITS Australia and ITS Asia-
gold members
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EVTALK MAY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 17INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT
Connected Vehicles
Urbanisation means
micromobility essential
E
lectric scooters and e-bikes are the urban population means we would need
solution to growing urbanisation, to double the global fleet.
business analyst and micromobility “We don’t have the land for them to
advocate Horace Dediu says. ride on or be parked on,” Dediu says.
Micromobility, a term coined by Dediu, “The cost of housing cars is hundreds of
describes a vehicle weighing less than trillions of dollars. What’s the alternative?”
50kg, and already such transport forms Dediu breaks down the average trip
are increasing on city roads. distribution in the US in an Uber, where
An expert in the field, Dediu weighed the most common trips (12.5%) are about
in at the Intelligent Transport Systems 3.22km or less.
New Zealand (ITS NZ) T-Tech19 two-day Shorter trips are usually more
conference in Christchurch this month, expensive. Nearly a trillion dollars are
saying in five years micro vehicles will spent in the US on trips up to 8.05km.
have a trillion rides and be used by 10- “Uber says 47% to 50% of rides are
15% of the population as their primary below 4.8km,” Dediu says. “Why are we
transport mode. using cars to make these trips?”
“Micromobility in a global setting gives Dediu says there are alternatives
us an idea of why it is unique and truly on the streets we can look at, such
transformative,” Dediu says. as e-scooters, e-bikes and other
Dediu specialises in transportation and transportation devices that feature in Horace Dediu
autonomous vehicles and is committed the micromobility category.
to researching and finding alternative The Lime scooter has only spent “There’s no reason cities should be the
modes of transport. a short time in the field, and Dediu way they are with these kinds of vehicles,
In his conference presentation, Dediu predicts a newer version could be “indicating micromobility can help avoid
compared the low urban percentage of integrated within a year or two. congestion, emissions and other traffic
the population during the 1950s, before “Micromobility – it’s all different kinds issues, Dediu says.
showing a graph of the forecast for 2021 of modes. There is enormous innovation Dediu says he anticipates
which shows a massive increase. happening. Ask yourself, which mode is autonomous micromobility in the future
Dediu says about 80% of people in the right mode? Versus the car. and admits there is a risk with safety
developing countries will live in urban “Micromobility is hiring the product for and that it is a concern, but just another
areas, by 2021. He expects the majority of the distance that makes sense.” challenge that can be addressed
countries to be urbanised. Dediu says micromobility helps through business ideas.
The United Nations predicts the people feel rewarded through enjoying “Helmets will be intelligent and
world’s urban population will go from the experience. “We will see new fashionable,” Dediu says. “Helmets can
4.7 billion today to almost seven billion. emerging spaces for micromobility as help enhance safety through knowledge
“The problem we have is these forms of social interaction and behaviour provided to the driver in real time.”
billions of people will all be needing changes.” Another keynote speaker, Bodhi
transportation,” Dediu says. Already, the likes of Lime e-scooters Alliance director Marie Verschuer,
“If they were to rely on today’s and Onzo bikes have taken New a trackless trams advocate, says
transport means, then we would need Zealand’s main cities by storm, and the community is ready to take up
another billion cars.” Dediu believes these alternatives micromobility as the trams offer a quicker
Dediu says almost 80% of urban will continue to revolutionise urban trip, similar to these micro vehicles.
people are motorised, and the growing transport. See P19 for more on trackless trams.
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Trackless trams on track
T
rackless trams, better known as au- such new technology.
tonomous rail transit (ART), are the She says they are an
future of mass transportation, social easy fit in the environment
planner Marie Verschuer says. as they are less disruptive
Outlining the evolution from rail to than buses.
light rail to trackless trams, she spoke “They’re adaptable,
at the Intelligent Transport Systems scalable and affordable,”
New Zealand (ITS NZ) two-day T-Tech19 Verschuer says. “We’re not
conference in Christchurch, to promote committing to something
electric trackless trams as the best that is costly and in 10-20
solution for suburban travel and easily years’ time is going to be
adaptable to driverless technology. obsolete.”
“It’s the answer to a new mobility Trackless trams have
ecosystem,” Verschuer says. “It’s about attracted considerable in- Trackless trams are coming
providing a chronological transit system. terest in 2019, with a study
Trackless trams are low-cost and have a of them also being considered in China “It’s an automated and intelligent
short construction period.” and Europe. vehicle, it doesn’t have to be glued to that
She has been involved in light rail Verschuer says trackless trams are white line. We can deviate it and pro-
studies in New South Wales, Australia - suited to high capacity routes, are af- gramme it to not always run in the same
the term “trackless tram” coined by the fordable, and are better for the urban spot.”
media there. Her work highlighted emerg- environment. Verschuer adds trackless trams can
ing technology and last mile solutions She admits that asking people to shift run in a wide range of climates and envi-
that can transform public transport. their transport mode could be a barrier ronments.
“Any road that can take a bus will take to implementation. This year, trackless trams have gener-
trackless trams. It’s an automated and in- “But it’s an advantage, instead of pla- ated a lot of interest.
telligent vehicle, so we can deviate it and tooning buses with few people on board.” Greenpeace International posted a
programme it so it’s not always running in Speaking after Horace Dediu, a busi- video on its Facebook page on trackless
the same spot,” she says. ness analyst who researches alternative trams being a future mode of transporta-
Trackless trams will be tested in a transport (page 18), Verschuer says when tion and it has reached 3.5 billion hits.
Western Australian race track, people are looking at taking up A video pop-up displayed a poll, ask-
Verschuer says, who is working micromobility then the community ing viewers do they want to see track-
with Curtin University in WA, local is ready for trackless trams. less trams in their city, and 89% voted
government and the Royal Au- “We are offering a quick trip.” “hell yeah!”
tomobile Club (RAC) of Western Verschuer says trackless trams ART is under consideration in New
Australia on trials and strategy to have undergone tests and not Zealand, Australia, the US, the United
minimise social disturbance and Marie Verschuer shown to degrade the pavement Kingdom and Africa.
maximise the effectiveness of on multiple runs along the road.
‘Killer blow’ coming in 2023
Continued from 3 gantries etc at bus stops typically leads to mild hybridisation, and the extra cost
development, busy bus routes are 80% less battery. This, and the ongoing of adding equipment to treat diesel
seeing progress to lesser battery reduction in battery prices has led to emissions, we currently predict price
reliance. some projections that the battery will be a parity of large pure electric buses by
“Eight countries have 10-second mere 6% of bus cost in 10 years’ time 2030 - but as we have seen so often
charging super-capacitor large buses “This will hasten the day when the with electric vehicles, the future can
now and non-stop top-up charging up-front price of pure-electric buses is come early.”
in many forms has arrived from solar at parity with diesel. The rising cost of Harrop says that the killer blows for
bodywork to intermittent catenary, diesel powertrains also helps. conventionally engined vehicles will be
rails, and coils in the road. “When you take into account diesel 2023 for small cars, and nearer 2030
“Top-up, including stationary forms with fume reduction measures such as 48V for larger buses.
EVTALK MAY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 19EVtalk checks out how some of the New Zealand companies are doing with their commitment to electrify at least 30% of
their vehicle fleets by the end of 2019. Air New Zealand is among 30 of the country’s employers to agree on the deal.
Air New Zealand goes electric
– but not for planes yet
A
ir New Zealand is flying into its commit-
ment to switch its vehicles to electric.
“We have converted to 100% EVs
where options exist – all 77 of our on-road light
vehicles are electric for instance,” company
sustainability head Lisa Daniell says.
“What many people don’t know is we’ve
also set ourselves a separate target to move
A couple of Air New Zealand’s EVs – BMW i3s in this instance
our ground service equipment - aircraft tugs,
loaders and golf carts, etc - which operate Air New Zealand premises or by employees
airside at airports to 100% electric where viable overnight at home,” Daniell says.
options exist. The EV fleet comprises the Mitsubishi Out-
At present, 52% of the New Zealand-based lander PHEV, BMW i3 and Renault Kangoo.
ABB Ltd. ground service equipment is powered by The BMW i3s are used by Air New Zealand’s
Air New Zealand electricity. Corporate, Tandem Travel and Cargo sales team
“We are on track to convert 92% of this members who use them for city-based driving.
BMW
equipment to electric by the end of 2020,” These vehicles are able to be recharged at the
Contact Energy Daniell says. company’s larger corporate bases.
Fonterra Air New Zealand’s ground service fleet in- Its Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs are used
Foodstuffs North Island cludes three electric Kalmar TBL190 pushback mainly by the company’s regional sales
tugs capable of handling widebody aircraft teams who are based throughout New
Fuji Xerox - including its Boeing 777 fleet and 787-9 Zealand’s regions and are required to travel
Fujitsu Dreamliners. longer distances. The Outlander PHEVs allow
Giltrap Group These are the first of their kind in the Asia these teams to use electric while in town and
Pacific region and five more units have been petrol for their longer journeys.
Hyundai New Zealand
ordered, which will complete the conversion Air New Zealand’s Renault Kangoo EVs
ISS Facility Services to electric pushback tugs in Air New Zealand’s are used by operational and support teams
Kiwirail network for this aircraft size. to move between site locations and within
Leaseplan Three electric container loaders – the only the company’s operation for tasks that do not
ones of their kind in Australasia - transfer require a larger van or truck, such as delivering
OCS large containers to and from larger aircraft. paperwork and pets to aircraft.
Opus “We will be replacing a further 33 (out of When a viable electric van option is avail-
Powerco 56) by the end of 2020,” Daniell says. “Other able Air New Zealand also intends replacing its
large equipment types we are transitioning to Toyota Hiace diesel vans with them.
Renault New Zealand
electric include baggage tugs and belt loaders It’s the lack of large electric vans in the
SG Fleet which transfer baggage and cargo to and from market which are proving a barrier to changing
Spark smaller aircraft.” out the vans used by airport and engineering
The Warehouse As for charging infrastructure, Air New teams.
Zealand has a total 59 charging spots across “Any van that does come into the market in
Transpower Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Of the future will need to have adequate range
Turners Auctions these, six are available for customer use and and be fit for purpose for our operational re-
Unison the rest are for employee use. quirements prior to transitioning,” Daniell says.
“All of our fleet is either fast charged on Air New Zealand’s people and their com-
Vodafone mitment and passion to the brand extends
Waste Management to sustainability initiatives like the switch to
Watercare electric vehicles.
“I can think of several examples of staff
WEL networks
members approaching us with a great sustain-
Westpac ability idea which has been implemented,”
Xero Daniell says.
“This overarching ‘can do’ culture means
people have reacted really positively to us
An electric baggage tug
making the switch to EVs where possible.”
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established by the Gov- away from fossil fuels,” Ardern economy.
ernment in Taranaki to help lead says. “This centre will complement our
New Zealand’s transition to a low “Our global confrontation investments in hydrogen, Green Fi-
carbon future, including electrics with the changing climate re- nance Ltd, the Zero Carbon Bill and our
and hydrogen for transport. quires us to face the long-term upcoming renewable energy strategy
“The centre will look at the challenge of sustainably power- to help New Zealand create new jobs in
Jacinda Ardern
full range of emerging clean ing our economy over the next new industries while moving away from
energy options such as offshore 30 years to ensure we are the fossil fuels that cause climate change,”
wind, solar batteries, hydrogen and new best place in the world to live, to work, Ardern adds.
forms of energy storage,” prime minister to raise a family and to get ahead. The Productivity Commission found
Jacinda Ardern says. “For decades, Taranaki has been our no one hub supporting and directing the
That’s expected to have wider implica- top energy producing region and now, development of new energy forms in the
tions for transport, particularly with electri- in the 21st century, the region can be a country and argued that one was badly
fication and hydrogen fuel. leader in clean energy as well. It’s well needed.
The new centre will enable a co- known that local businesses and workers The Provincial Growth Fund last year
ordination function across industry already have the skills, experience and invested $100,000 towards the centre’s
and research organisations and across international links to support new devel- feasibility study.
locales, providing opportunities for test- opments in clean energy technology and It will not itself be a research centre,
ing and trialling of new technologies. It infrastructure. but will rather co-ordinate and support
is not replacing the new energy work of “That’s why the Budget is invest- opportunities for new energy technolo-
Crown Research Institutes, Independent ing $27 million to set up the centre in gies to be tested and further developed
Research Organisations or other govern- Taranaki, alongside $20m over four years for commercial or larger-scale use.
ment research organisations, a briefing to establish a new science research fund The centre could also look at how
explains. for cutting-edge energy technology so existing petroleum infrastructure and
To tackle the long-term challenge of that we can look into the likes of organic technologies could be repurposed to
climate change, the Government will also photovoltaics, super conductors, nano- support new energy initiatives.
invest in early stage research into cutting- technologies and inductive power.” These initiatives are part of a Budget
edge energy production. The centre came through the region’s package focused on research into agri-
“The National New Energy Develop- 2050 roadmap process, first prepared culture, emissions and energy to transi-
ment Centre will help create new busi- by Taranaki’s economic development tion to a sustainable and low emissions
ness and jobs in Taranaki while helping agency Venture Taranaki, that brought economy.
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