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APRIL 2019 .CO.NZ
Jaguar on pace with first EV
Custom Fleet launches E+ New EV cert from MITO Hamilton EV opens
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Custom Fleet moves to
one-stop EV shop
A
“turn-key” style EV solution likely Custom Fleet says the EV+ programme local market,” the company says.
to be integrated world-wide has brings together inhouse fleet experts and Information from Norway, one of the
been launched in New Zealand strategic partners from the EV ecosystem leading EV countries, suggests about
with Custom Fleet’s EV+ electric vehicle to provide customers with a wing-to-wing, 70% of EV users charge at home, 20% at
programme. EV transition solution for fleets across work and 10% at public chargers.
In an exclusive interview with EVtalk, New Zealand and Australia. Herlihy says it will be interesting to see
Custom Fleet and its parent company how that translates to New Zealand, but
Element Fleet Management Corporation that EV+ offers customers every option.
– a global leasing and finance company Customers want credible advice
– have announced a partnership with about transitioning to EVs, so EV+ ques-
EV-related companies to provide a suite tions whether an EV meets business
of options and expertise. use cases (it must be fit for purpose),
The partnership includes Schneider determines what the total ownership
Electric, Laser Group Services and cost is; suggests optimal lease terms;
ChargetNet NZ. asks how it can reduce range anxiety
Custom Fleet’s EV+ programme (facilitate access to and deployment of
delivers a complete EV ecosystem to equipment and charging infrastructure);
its customers for simplicity and ease. and how to combine different data
That includes a range of reporting Clockwise from front left, Custom Fleet Australia and sources to make the information mean-
so customers can easily track electricity New Zealand chief executive officer Aaron Baxter, Cus- ingful for a fleet manager.
use, revenue and environmental impact, tom Fleet New Zealand country leader Michelle Herlihy, Element Fleet Management execu-
Element Fleet Management executive vice-president
use an automated billing system and and chief operating officer Jim Halliday, and Australia tive vice-president and chief operating
reimbursement for common electricity and New Zealand sales and customer service general officer Jim Halliday says New Zealand
use, while any EV issues can be remotely manager Daniel Thompson is ideal for testing the programme
diagnosed and support provided where which he expects to see rolled out
required. The programme comprises vehicle globally.
“It’s not just about the EVs but helping cost and needs analysis, a transition He says New Zealand’s growing EV
customers to find solutions of the right strategy (using data, policies and human uptake, renewable energy resources, rap-
type and value for them,” Custom Fleet experience), charging solutions, report- idly improving charging infrastructure and
New Zealand country leader Michelle ing on all aspects of the EV and charg- other factors contributed to the decision
Herlihy says. ing costs and behaviours, integrated to start here.
She joined the Drive Electric NZ board invoicing, and more. “New Zealand seems to be in the best
last year and is excited about the innova- “We are best placed to advise on all position to do something like this com-
tion EVs bring to the fleet industry and the cost levers, maintenance, warranties pared with five other countries we looked
the opportunity for businesses to meet and residual values based on what we at,” Halliday says.
sustainability goals through adding EVs to are seeing in our European and North “We’re excited to make something
their fleet. American counterparts as well as in the Continued on 12
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MITO launches EV certificate
A
New Zealand Certificate in Electric incorporated in light vehicle, heavy vehi-
Vehicle Automotive Engineering cle and auto electrical programmes.
(Level 5) has been launched by
MITO.
Announcing enrolments are now open
for qualified and experienced automotive
technicians, MITO chief executive Janet
Lane told about 60 guests at the Welling-
ton launch it would take about a month
to complete each module – 11 months in
all - with the courses covering two theory
and six practical unit standards. Kiwi Bus Builders Wellington branch manager
Klaus Arpe, left, and AECS technical training
A safety component features heavily product support engineer Paul Corbett Janet Lane and Andrew Caseley
in the programme, MITO qualifications
group manager Michael Alsford says.
And there’s a leadership aspect as well He says the programme will be as-
for those who intend moving into supervi- sessed to determine if there is a need for
sory or management roles. any further training.
Thanking the many involved in help-
ing establish the certificate, including
the NZQA and the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Authority (EECA), Lane MITO learning designer Malcolm Hodgkinson,
says it was a “massive” undertaking all left, MITO learning designer Ross Wallace, and
Sime Darby Auckland group organisational
done in a year. development manager Kim Parkes
Lane says the new course will help with
safety in maintaining and servicing EVs.
EECA chief executive Andrew Caseley
Hyundai NZ sales and product planner Conrad says EECA was delighted to contribute
Healy, left, and Motor Industry Association chief
executive officer David Crawford to the certificate through its low emission
vehicle contestable fund.
He says the fund usually gets appli-
He says the new qualification, ap- cations dealing with EVs and charging
proved by the New Zealand Qualifica- infrastructure.
tions Authority (NZQA), will help with “So when we got MITO’s application it MITO managers, from left, Lee Graham, Mark
Lawrence and Richard Wright check out a
EVs’ human infrastructure and encour- threw us into a bit of a spin,” coming from Hyundai Kona Electric at the EV certificate launch
age more widespread EV adoption. the training sector.
“Workshops especially will have the “But I was delighted we could contrib-
opportunity to upskill people and their ute to help with EV certification and in-
business,” Alsford says. He adds that from spire confidence in how EVs are serviced
a safety aspect in particular, it will boost and other aspects.”
confidence and provide more choice Caseley pointed out that any incorrect
among EV customers as to where they go work involving EVs has the potential to
for servicing and maintenance work. cause harm, but that courses like MITO’s
Alsford says the new certificate is for will avoid that.
experienced and qualified technicians “I’m looking forward to hearing how NZQA team leader Phillipa Junger and quality
assurance division approvals and accreditation
and builds on EV safety components now this programme goes.” manager Julia Parrott
Congratulating MITO on delivering to
the milestones set and achieving its aim
within about a year, Caseley says the
EECA wants to see successful fund ap-
plicants deliver as quickly as they can.
He says about 90 fund applications
have been approved worth $17.4 million
MinEx chief executive officer Wayne Scott, left, over five rounds with round six success- Ministry of Transport principal adviser Iain
and WorkSafe NZ principal technical adviser ful applicants likely to be announced McGlinchy, left, and Mitsubishi Motors NZ
Peter Morfee technical services manager Lloyd Robinson
around late July or early August.
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Charging along the highways
and byways
B
ad weather delayed the start of drives were provided, the day supported
the fifth Leading the Charge Great by Drive EV, Unison, Contact Energy and
EV Road Trip, and also required the Taupo City Council.
one diversion. A special attraction was an early 1970s
The Better NZ Trust event started Torana GTS drag car recently converted
in Taupo on March 30 after rain forced to electric.
cancellation of the March 28 start in The collapse, due to flooding of a
Rotorua. key bridge at Franz Josef in the South
More than 400 people attended the Island, also meant the road trip missed EVs outside the Kingston Flyer Café
Taupo event where about 30 EV test an overnight stay there and instead at Cape Reinga around April 27.
travelled from Westport to Ashburton “It’s beautiful to drive. We’re getting
then on to Wanaka. about 400km range because it’s cold
“We’re just waiting for the third thing down here, so it’s around 180kW/h per
to happen,” laughs trust chairperson 100km whereas we expect that to be
Kathryn Trounson, who adds the weather higher in warmer areas.”
has generally been good since. Trounson says by folding the Kona’s
She’s travelling with husband Greg in two rear seats flat they can also fit all their
a Hyundai Kona Electric – one of about gear, including goodie bags which have a
three EVs doing the nearly 5000km trip variety of items such as the March EVtalk
throughout New Zealand, about seven magazine to give away.
Kathryn Trounson’s Kona Electric
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EVs in - PHEVs and hybrids out
BY VERN WHITEHEAD helping buyers over ‘range ment incentives are in place
C
onfused with the acro- anxiety’ in the early days when till at least 2021 - hope-
nyms and all the claims chargers were few and far fully until the 100% goal is
to be “electrified” sur- between. But now there are reached in 2025.
rounding electric vehicles? chargers on every major route There is no purchase tax
You are not alone. in most developed countries, for EVs in Norway (25% for
So, to clarify matters hybrids and PHEVs are only ex- non-EVs), no annual road
once and for all, the term tending the life cycle of internal tax and charges on toll
EV applies only to electric combustion engined vehicles.” roads, ferries and parking Electric Island Waiheke proponents
Vern Whitehead (EVtalk publisher),
vehicles which don’t give off Bu has the data from regis- cannot be more than 50% centre, and Max Parkin with Christina
emissions and pollute the trations in Norway to back up of the cost levied on petrol Bu at the summit
atmosphere. her point. or diesel car owners.
Gone is the term BEVs Bu says that 92% of EV commodation without garaging.
(battery electric vehicles) for owners are satisfied or very Residents living in apart-
the simpler EV. Gone too are satisfied with their EV - while ment buildings cannot be
PHEVs (plug-in hybrid elec- 73% of EV owners have denied charging facilities
tric vehicles) and hybrids, inspired one or more in their without the landlord having a
which are somewhat better social circle to also buy an EV. valid reason.
than internal combustion Some 45% of EV owners Bu says the rapid adoption
engines but definitely give charge at public fast chargers of EVs in Norway is “demand
off emissions and pollut- rather than at home, with the driven” but that this demand is
ants. They can no longer be government of Norway mov- backed by strong government
called EVs. ing to encourage charging via incentives.
All this was decided at a Until 2017, pure EVs and parking spots in residential ac- More from Norway P11.
meeting of European EV own- PHEVs sold at a similar pace
ers’ associations - and others in Norway, with slightly fewer
from the USA and around the PHEVs. But since 2018 the
globe - prior to the recent gap between sales of pure
Nordic EV summit in Oslo, electric vehicles and PHEVs
Norway. has widened to three to one.
“The buying public are For the full 2018 year,
confused with all the terms 39.3% of all cars sold in
bandied about by those Norway were pure EVs, with
selling EVs. If they’re not pure sales of PHEVs plunging to
EVs they should not be using 13.9%. And in 2019 the gap
the confusing term ‘electrified’ has widened further.
vehicles,” says Christina About 53.2% of all new cars
Bu, who heads up the in 2018 were EVs and PHEVs
- this year pure EVs will total
more than half of all cars sold
in the Nordic country.
And the goal is to have
every passenger car and light
commercial sold in Norway by
2025, 100% pure EV.
Yet in 2010 75% of all light
vehicles sold in the country
were diesels.
“To achieve this 100% EV
Christina Bu
goal in only six years, the
70,000-member Norwegian government taxes what we
EV Owners’ Association. don’t want - vehicles that pol-
Bu also wants to see lute - and promotes vehicles
hybrids and PHEVs off the than can run on 100% renew-
market as quickly as possible. able energy,” Bu says.
“They filled a purpose in She adds that the govern-
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NEWSTALK
Jaguar first to pounce on NZ scene
BY RICHARD EDWARDS we get them here. We have been told a operates across two screens and is
software update will eventually bring this fairly responsive. For iPhone or android
T
his year will see the launch of at up to 150kW. The onboard AC charger is users Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
least three premium - and non- only 7kWh, which means your quickest is available, though we found CarPlay
Tesla - electric vehicles in the New AC charge will take around 12.9 hours. to be a little buggy and it crashed three
Zealand market: The Audi e-tron, the Inside, the I-Pace feels like a comfort- times on us.
Mercedes-Benz EQC and the first to ar- able sports sedan rather than an SUV. Jaguar has tried to be clever with
rive, the Jaguar I-Pace. These front seats are very supportive, these new climate control dials, that pull
While the others are outright SUVs, and rear seat space is equally useful. The and push to change their function, though
Jaguar has gone in its own direction, glass roof adds to an airy feel. I am not sure they are that successful.
with this aggressive - and I think beauti- The interior build quality is very im- Along with the second screen for second-
ful - sports-car crossover design. pressive. It feels far tighter and better put ary climate and phone functions, they
It’s a car that is hard to place how big it together than a Tesla, and feels closer in draw your eyes away from the road and
is, and on its own it can look little bigger materials and quality to a Range Rover could take some getting used to.
than a small hatchback. But that wheel- than a Jaguar. Using an electric motor mounted in
base is actually slightly longer than a Jaguar's inTouch infotainment system Continued on 9
Model X. That said, its sporty shape and a
lack of front and rear overhangs means it
is more like a medium size sedan space-
wise inside - although Jaguar claims the
rear seat dimensions are the same as a
Porsche Cayenne.
There are some cool design touches
outside. The front grille slopes back into
where the engine would normally sit and
allows air to vent out of the bonnet - pass-
ing over the windscreen at an optimum
angle. This helps the car gain its slippery
0.29 drag coefficient. Contrasting panels
on the side help hide the thickness re-
quired in the floor for the 90kWh battery.
The I-Pace charges through a CCS
type two combination plug. It can charge
at up to 100kW DC - at least it will when
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Continued from 8
each wheel, the I-Pace produces 696Nm
of driving force and a total of 290kW from
two 150kW motors.
With no gearbox or other driveline
to produce transmission losses, it can
sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.8 sec-
onds and up to a maximum speed of
200km/h.
You can operate the car in Eco, Comfort
or Performance mode. This varies steering
response, suspension height and firmness
and ride height - which is separately adjust-
able thanks to adaptive air suspension.
That air suspension gives the car some
off-road credibility as well. Jack it up to full
height and it can wade through 500mm of
water - enough to embarrass utes.
Predominately built of aluminium, the
I-Pace weighs in at 2133kg. Weight is split
50/50 for excellent handling, and like all New pricing will now see the range have landed here.
electric vehicles the weight is, of course, start at $144,900 S model, $154,900 for “What this is telling us is that there is
down low. On the road it has a brilliant the SE model and $164,900 for HSE. an opportunity for Jaguar to take a sub-
combination of ride and handling, it is General manager of Jaguar NZ Steve stantially larger share of this category,”
comfortable yet corners flat and fast. The Kenchington notes we are one of the first he says.
steering feels tight and responsive. This is non-Government subsidised EV markets in Kenchington says Jaguar NZ operates
a very impressive car. the world to take delivery of the new model as the distributor and pricing is often based
Driver assistance systems include au- when it lands in the coming months. on projected demand and their ability to
tonomous emergency braking, a lane-keep “One of the challenges we have faced work out better terms with their suppliers.
assist, adaptive cruise control and more. when establishing a new category is “While there are no subsidies for
Under the WLTP testing system, ensuring that the price point we set is EVs in this market, we are continuously
Jaguar claims a range of 470km for the aligned with both market expectations working hard to negotiate better pricing
I-Pace. While that is no doubt possible, I and the pricing of other premium EVs - something that would not be possible
would expect high 300km would be the which are just now coming on to the mar- without the support of our incredibly loyal
more realistic expectation. This is, after ket," Kenchington says. customer base.”
all, a performance vehicle. “What we have seen since the I-Pace Kenchington says there are a range
To date, the I-Pace has gathered 55 was first announced here is that the of factors influencing local demand for
car or SUV awards from around the world, market dynamics operate quite differently the I-Pace including growing interest in
including the 2019 European Car of the compared to countries where there are Formula E as well as the performance of
Year. This is a great car, let alone electric EV incentives in place; and yet this hasn’t Aucklander Simon Evans who took out
car, so it is not hard to see why. hampered demand for this model at all. the inaugural I-Pace eTrophy race in Saudi
“Jaguar has already pre-sold more Arabia earlier this year.
Price drop I-Paces in New Zealand than in countries The new pricing structure will take
Literally as we were about to go to with much higher population densities effect immediately and will include all
press with this magazine, Jaguar an- such as Singapore, Japan and South Ko- customers who have pre-purchased the
nounced sizeable price cuts to the I-Pace. rea - all before the first customer vehicles vehicle.
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EV zealots and manufacturers clash
I
t’s hard when you’re with hundreds of EV somewhat hypocritical stance of with their hybrid Prius, but now
zealots, as EVtalk was at the Nordic EV the government of Norway which they are left way behind the rest of
Summit in Norway recently, not to feel uses its immense wealth from the field with their reluctance to go
sorry for traditional vehicle manufacturers. North Sea oil to subsidise electric to full EVs.
Traditional OEMs came in for criticism vehicles while at the same time “I understand the strategy
by most speakers as doing too little, too continuing to export fossil fuels for Christina Bu behind their reasoning, which is
late and foisting hybrids and PHEVs on other countries to consume. very complex and has to do with
the buying public as a fill-in till pure EVs Christina Bu, of the powerful Norwe- China being seen as currently controlling,
could be developed. gian EV Owners Association, says the in a large part, battery production in the
They were also lambasted for their EVs traditional manufacturers are doing all world.
being too pricey - but there is hope that they can to boost production of EVs - but “Toyota has a commitment to hydro-
within two years or so price parity will be that it’s “very, very slow”. gen vehicles [also regarded as EVs] but
achieved between EVs and traditionally- “More is happening now as the tradi- whether this will be the future of passen-
powered vehicles. tional OEMs are pushed by consumers, ger vehicles is currently unclear.”
It did not help the cause of traditional by politicians in their own countries, and Bu says that the smart decision for
car makers that the summit was held in Nor- by start-ups such as Nio in China.” traditional OEMs is to adopt a holistic
way, which is leading the world-wide rush Bu says she is particularly surprised by approach and be ambitious with new
to “save the planet” by converting to EVs. Toyota. EV models and not go down the hybrid/
Of course, no one mentioned the “They were the leader of the game PHEV route.
Carbon neutral e-bike ride to
Wellington
A
group of electric bike riders is on have fun along the way. guardian as the main charac-
the road from Auckland to Wel- “We meet other travel- ter. Kaitiaki, in Maori legend, is
lington to support reduced carbon lers all the time too.” the guardian of the land, sea
use. He and partner and sky. The video was also
The Carbon Neutral Waiheke and Darleen Tana offered an effort to encourage families
Kerikeri members started from Waiheke Bikes & Barbers’ solar to use the trust’s free carbon
Island in Auckland on March 23 and trailer for charging the footprint calculator.
aim to be in Wellington around April 16 bikes, while Inge Bremer Terry and Ali Goodall of
in time for the Zero Carbon Bill to be and Rolf Mueller-Glodde Kerikeri, say they’re participat-
introduced to Parliament. of Kerikeri provided a ing for part of the ride to help
A core group of about four e-bike rid- camper vehicle with a raise public awareness about
ers are joined by others along the Tour trailer which includes the deepening climate crisis
Aotearoa route covering 1200km and tak- first-aid gear, among by encouraging every Kiwi to
ing about 25 days, with sections including three support vehicles join in creating a solution in as
off-road sections like the Hauraki Rail Trail on the ride, including a many ways as possible.
and Waikato River Trail. Nissan Leaf. Lindsay Jeffs with the “We are focusing on show-
“Kaitiaki” mascot
“An 84-year-old woman rode with us “We use e-bikes and ing Kiwis, and the world, that
on the 40km Cambridge to Arapuni ride,” push bikes to emit a there are holidays and ad-
participant and sponsor Christian Hoff- minimum of CO2,” Mueller-Glodde says. ventures to be had without the massive
Nielsen of Bikes & Barbers says. The Kaitiaki Guardian e-bike ride carbon cost of air tickets,” Terry says.
“We’re taking the long way,” he says, concept was begun by Lindsay Jeffs of The e-bike riders are staying mainly
adding the main message is that electric Waiheke Island, who soon found support. at camping grounds and will make their
vehicles and other low carbon measures The ride name came about through own way back from Wellington on about
can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide the Carbon Neutral Trust releasing an April 17.
(CO2) emitted. educational Dr Suess-style video to help Visit www.carbonneutraltrust.org.nz
“We’re riding in a revolution here.” families understand the build-up of CO2 for more information.
Hoff-Nielsen says the idea is also to gas in the atmosphere with an eKaitiaki
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Charging along the highways and byways
Continued from 5
The EV travellers have had no worries operator Chris Acklin says Foodstuffs is
about range anxiety on the way, even committed to sustainable practices and
able to make the long diversion from promoting the uptake of clean energy
Westport to Wanaka with ease. transport.
They’re being joined by hundreds ChargeNet New Zealand chief
of others for part of the way, including executive officer Steve West is delighted
a Britz electric camper from Tourism to collaborate with New World Westport.
Holdings driven by Tom Parker with his “This charger forms another essential
family on the Auckland to Kerikeri leg. building block in the ChargeNet network, Leading the Charge, which started in Taupo, is
The road trip is expected to take 31 opening up more of our beautiful country nearing the half way stage
days, with stops at 30 main centres, 40 to the electric revolution and helping
events featured and various day trips to shape New Zealand’s sustainable EV City hosts the road trip’s Christchurch
and “tiki tours” organised. transport future,” he says. stop on April 14 with three major events
Those on the journey are in the South About 40 to 50 people attended each including a guest appearance by
Island until April 16 when the EVs return charger opening. international EV advocate Chelsea Sexton
to the North Island, visiting Masterton on Other events include the Ecotricity at a screening of the movie Revenge of the
April 17. Auckland day at Smales Farm in Electric Car the previous evening.
Along the way they’ve had official Takapuna on April 24, where rides and The final road show event on April 26
openings of EV chargers, such as drives will be provided by Auckland City will be hosted by the Kerikeri Retirement
Paraparaumu’s Raumati Beach DC fast Electric Vehicles. Village which has an EV fleet for
charger which included trustee Sigurd A festival of music and sustainable farming residents.
Magnusson and the Kapiti Coast District practices was scheduled at Managapiri EV travellers are using a Power Trip
Council. Downs Organic Stud Farm, Southland, with app developed by Richard Heaps which
Another was opened at New World Indie Folk and Blues artists Paul Ubana is tailored to each car and driver, and
Westport by Buller district mayor Garry Jones and Lachie Hayes expected to includes finding the best charging spots.
Howard, the charger installation involving perform for several hundred concert goers. ChargeNet has donated all rapid
ChargeNet NZ, Foodstuffs, the Energy Displays and drives of electric farm charging use on its network for registered
Efficiency and Conservation Authority bikes and EVs, sustainable farming Leading the Charge participants.
(EECA) and Buller Line. displays including drones and more were Visit www.leadingthecharge.org.nz or
New World Westport owner and planned on April 7. more information.
Custom Fleet moves to one-stop EV shop
Continued from 3 offers a full suite of leasing products and “Customers don’t have to worry be-
here that’s a little different.” services. cause we take care of it all.”
Custom Fleet Australia and New “We also have a relationship with Meanwhile, the EV market in New
Zealand chief executive officer Aaron 60 of the top 100 companies in New Zealand has experienced tremendous
Baxter says the company has been Zealand and across the middle market growth during the last few years, with
operating in Australia and New Zealand sector as well,” Baxter says. EV registrations passing the 13,000
for about 40 years and joined Canada’s He says Custom Fleet manages a mark.
Toronto-based Element Fleet Manage- number of New Zealand Government However, it is still short of the aspira-
ment Corporation just over three years fleets, where interest in EVs is high. tional targets set by the previous gov-
ago. “We have about 100 staff here, ernment of having 64,000 EVs on the
Element’s services are delivered mainly in Auckland, Wellington, Christch- road by 2021, Custom Fleet believes.
through a global partnership with Arval urch and across the regions.” Transport accounts for almost 40%
(part of BNP Paribas). The Element- Baxter also notes that New Zealand of New Zealand’s energy use, and
Arval Global Alliance (EAGA) has more has a good second-hand market for fossil-fuelled vehicles are responsible
than three million vehicles under man- EVs, with fleets able to contribute once for more than 50% of New Zealand’s
agement across 50 countries. vehicles come off lease. energy-related carbon emissions, the
Custom Fleet has more than 100,000 Halliday adds that Element is a lead- company says.
vehicles under management, involving ing fleet provider in Canada, Mexico, Custom Fleet aims to lead by ex-
more than 1000 of the largest corpo- New Zealand and Australia with some ample and is well positioned to help
rates in Australia and New Zealand, and 2700 staff. accelerate EV adoption.
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EVTALK APRIL 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 15MICRO EVS
Scout e-bike range is an
attention grabber
T
he Scout 750 electric bike looks so That run included hills and using all
much like the Indian motorcycle of pedal assist modes (1-5), with anything
the same name that even motor- above 2 PA providing fast acceleration.
bike riders slowed to have a closer look. A throttle on the right handlebar gives a
In fact, a group of motorcyclists walk- further boost if needed.
ing past the Scout display at Bikes & Even if you run completely out of
Barbers in Newmarket, Auckland, called juice you could get home on pedal
in to check it out. power alone.
The Scout from Boost Bikes has that The Scout also has three power levels,
sort of “phwoar” appeal, shop manager from the lowest (Eco) to standard (STD)
Darleen Tana says. and the highest (Power) which lets you
The Scout 750
That’s evident on the road too, the add more oomph to the pedal assist.
Scout attracting admiring and astonished The bike is particularly suitable for
glances from all – even a few compli- being ridden on cycleways. heavier people and allows gradual fitness
ments from cyclists. The e-bike’s retro motorcycle look got gains with hills easily disposed of.
Combining retro style with quality Phil Marquet of Boost Bikes interested. A Braking is quick and efficient, the
componentry, the Scout comes with the “sometimes” mountain bike rider, Marquet Scout able to pull up comfortably with
option of 300W, 500W and 750W motors got involved with e-bikes after a knee op- brake lever activation automatically cut-
(Bafang rear hub), five-level pedal assist, eration about three years ago. “I liked the ting out pedal assist and throttle use.
fat 26-inch tyres, seven-speed gears, philosophy and got hooked on the whole Gear changes are easy using the right
quick-stopping hydraulic disc brakes, a thing,” he says. handlebar mounted thumb shift (push a
top speed around 45km/h and 25-50km “I wanted something different – which button to go up through the gears and
range. had attitude to it.” pull back the lever to go down).
The Scout seems to be a frontrun- He found that in the Scout and similar It’s an easy and fun bike to ride, per-
ner in the developing trend of e-bikes e-bikes modelled on motorcycle styles of haps more suited as a “cafe cruiser” than
modelled on old-style motorbikes, the the 1930s-50s. a commuter bike but still OK for the latter.
“fuel tank” housing the battery, and the They were launched world-
LED headlight, “moustache” handlebars wide about a year ago and sales
(with leather grips), saddle and fat tyres are going well in the US under a
adding to the resemblance. different brand.
Even the cops take a closer look at Marquet has only recently
the Scout to ensure it’s not a motorcycle introduced them to New Zealand.
As well as online purchases,
Boost Bikes is also selling its
wares through selected bike
shops, gradually spreading
around the country.
The Scout has the option of Detail showing the leather handgrip, throttle,
gear shift and bell
mudguards, a rear carrier with in-
built light, plus accessories such
as after-market pannier bags can be fitted And you can take the Scout off road,
if you wish. down forest tracks and on beaches if you
The 1.8-metre long e-bike weighs wish.
about 32kg, with the ride comfortable A quality e-bike, the Scout is fully
and stable even without shock absorb- safety compliant, backed by warranties
ers – it doesn’t need them as the fat tyres and other support.
(pumped to about 22PSI) and saddle Prices start from $3490 for the Scout
absorb any bumps. 350, with the 750 now offered at a re-
A test run over more than 50km duced rate of $4490 – about $460 off the
showed good range, with just two used of original price.
Editor Geoff Dobson at Bikes &
Barbers Newmarket the five bars of battery power showing on Visit boostbikes.co.nz for more infor-
the centre screen after about 25km. mation.
16 | EVTALK APRIL 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.
Drones, trams and shared, What’s Happening:
connected, autonomous Internet of Transport
automobiles up for 5G, Sensor Data, Security and more
June 18, 2019
discussion at T-Tech Simon McManus
See www.ITSNZ.org for details
BY SIMON MCMANUS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INTELLIGENT
ing urban mobility that he has coined
TRANSPORT SYSTEMS NEW ZEALAND INC “micromobility”.
Data-focused, his presentation will
I
f you’re reading EVTalk the chances crunch the numbers to demonstrate why
are you’re interested in the future the last mile is ripe for disruption and is
of transport, you’ve already made attracting investment from Ford, Uber,
a change to your transport options or
you’re about to.
and hundreds of start-ups. events
Electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the So, ban these new modes of transport
future of transport but they’re only the tip and lose the benefits or research, trial, may 6 - 7 2019
of the rapidly melting iceberg. legislate, build and adapt?
The transformation of transport is here, Consider this disruptive experience
whether you recognise it or not, and the when we’re trialing fleets of shared,
pace of change is creating challenges. Intel- connected, cars or autonomous buses,
ligent Transport Systems New Zealand (ITS trackless trams or drones.
NZ), is an organisation which seeks to drive The T-tech programme explores all T-Tech is New Zealand’s Future
the future transport conversation in New these emerging technologies, with an aim Transport Conference, the leading
Zealand. Judging by interest in our T-Tech to inform and drive discussion. event which explores the latest transport
Future Transport Conference, the conversa- The pollution, congestion, and road ac- technology trends, research and
tion is more important now than ever. cidents that they can solve are costing New technology business models.
Take the example of shared electric Zealand billions already, so we need to criti-
scooters and bikes, the Limes, Blips, cally examine how to access the benefits
Jumps, etc, which have only been in the and better understand what is required to october 21-25 2019
country a little more than six months. introduce them safely and effectively.
The benefits of micromobility as a In developing the T-Tech conference
clean, practical last-mile solution are clear, programme we asked the industry for
but without a doubt they’re also disruptive. their brightest ideas and latest research
They are creating debates and polaris- and have secured experts and CEOs from
ing opinion because the infrastructure isn’t transport and infrastructure industries,
ready, the user behaviours are untested academia and several examples of in- ITS World Congress
and they’re relatively unregulated. novative companies who’re building and
Shared scooters are only the begin- trialing solutions. We have more than 40 The 2019 Congress theme of
ning of a wave micromobility predicted speakers across two days. “Smart Mobility, Empowering Cities”
by Horace Dediu, keynote speaker at T- Companies represented include in- reflects Singapore’s commitment to
Tech. Dediu is a globally recognised tech novators such as Uber, Yoogo, Ohmio, create the most liveable smart city in
analyst turned transport watcher who is Christchurch International Airport as well support of higher quest for an ever
the world’s leading authority on emerg- Continued on 27 connected community.
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Connected Vehicles
EV mythbusting - renewable vs
fossil fuelled power
F
or a long time, I’ve while the average petrol- a fuel efficiency of
worked on the powered car emits 118.5 By Kit Wilkerson,
8.9 L/100km; driving
conventional wisdom grams of CO2 per kilometre. VIA analyst and
that 100km would
that EVs make sense in places If we want to quantify the adviser, on behalf of
consume 8.9L of
where power is produced by emissions of producing the ITS NZ.
petrol, producing
renewable sources, but not so EV’s power, then to be fair, 20,000 grams of
much in places that use large we also need to consider CO2. The refining
amounts of fossil fuels. the emissions produced in of that petrol would have mode. The best I could find
I recently decided to find refining the petrol to drive produced 8900 grams of was estimated averages of
out if this was true. the car. CO2. The total cost of driving approximately 4.3 L/100km
A common argument is This, it turned out, was not our average petrol-powered for a new hybrid. When I did
that since EVs draw power easy to find, as oil companies vehicle 100km would be the same calculation with
from the local grid, they stopped reporting this around 28,900 grams of CO2. those numbers, the hybrid
are in essence powered information in the early 2000s. The EV, on the other hand, did appear to fare better
by whatever means of In 2005, it was estimated produces no emissions while in the pure coal-powered
power generation is locally that the power cost of driving, and takes all its environment, and in Australia.
available. Some jurisdictions, producing a litre of oil was power from the same coal- What I realised, however,
like Norway with 100% between 1kWh and 2kWh. powered grid. The average EV was that the averages had
renewable power generation While this number has been has an efficiency of around nothing to do with the way the
(and New Zealand at over debated, it has not been 19.1kWh/100km (and this also vehicle actually worked. While
80%), would therefore officially refuted by the oil happens to be the efficiency that 4.3L/100km might be the
be much more suited to industry in the years since. of most Nissan Leafs). Driving average petrol efficiency, it is a
EVs than other countries; When using coal, one of that same 100km the EV trick of numbers. In reality, the
including Australia, which the dirtiest modes of electricity would therefore produce a net vehicle operated as an EV for
until recently used fossil production, 940 grams of CO2 19,100 grams of CO2. the first 100km, then as a petrol
fuels (mostly coal) to vehicle after that.
generate almost 80% of In New Zealand, where our power generation (according to an OECD report) is 156g of This leaves the EV as
CO2 per kWh, the numbers would look more like this:
its power. the winner in every case,
No one would argue CO2 from CO2 from even in places that rely
that powering a car with Car Efficiency petrol power/petrol Total CO2 (g) entirely upon fossil fuels
coal is a good idea for burned (g) production (g) for power production.
the environment. Hence, Average Petrol 8.9 (L/100km) 20000 1388 21388 There is one last point
EVs were argued to I want to make about
19.1
be unsuitable for use Average EV -- 2980 2980 petrol vehicles. While we
(kWh/100km)
in Australia. Hybrids included rough estimates
and other vehicles For the sake of argument, the same numbers in Australia (from OECD report, 798g of CO2 of the cost of refining,
with efficient internal per kWh) are as follows: I did not factor in the
combustion engines CO2 from CO2 from cost of oil extraction or
were said to be the Car Efficiency petrol power/petrol Total CO2 (g) transportation, nor did
better option, assuming burned (g) production (g) I factor in the cost of
reducing emissions is our Average Petrol 8.9 (L/100km) 20000 7102 27102 petrol distribution. Some
primary concern. estimates I saw suggest
Initially this sounded 19.1 the sum of these other
Average EV -- 15242 15242
logical to me. (kWh/100km) activities would add at
However, I wanted least 50% to the values
to make sure we were are generated per kWh. So, Initially I tried to also used for refining, and the
comparing apples with to refine just a litre of petrol, compare the best hybrid, but balance is likely to be tipped
apples, so I stepped back and around 1000 grams of CO2 is I ran into the problem of not further by a clean power grid.
rethought the problem. produced. being able to quantify when Overall, I am going to call
EVs produce zero Returning to our average the vehicle was in EV mode that one debunked.
emissions while driving, petrol-powered vehicle, with and when it was in petrol
18 | EVTALK APRIL 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nzAUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
5G enables AVs
A
futuristic looking autonomous more regular charge top ups, but that the
vehicle (AV) with 5G connection devices will improve with less impact on
successfully tested in Auckland charge.
will pave the way for the combination of “The focus is on operation at the moment
the two technologies. and functionality using 5G,” Hikmet says.
The four-seater AV from Kiwi com- He says the battery usually lasts about
pany Ohmio has been hailed as the first four hours during regular operations,
New Zealand 5G driverless car tested, and that testing and development will
and took guests on a 745-metre ride in a continue.
controlled area at Auckland’s waterfront “We believe this test with Spark is
Wynyard Quarter. only the second of its type in the world,”
Spark supplied its pre-commercial 5G Hikmet says. NZ’s first 5G-connected driverless shuttle test
network as part of its 5G Innovation Lab “A 5G network can be up to 100 urch airport later this year.
opened in November to test its capabili- times faster than 4G, which unlocks the The company also expects to launch
ties – the lab also available for inspection true potential for autonomous more driverless cars on closed facili-
by guests. driving, as messages need to be ties across New Zealand, including
transmitted and decisions made in university campuses, retirement vil-
real time.” lages and hospitals.
He says improved reaction times Spark network evolution lead Colin
give cars human-like reflexes and Mahmood Brown says its partnership with Ohmio
opens multiple possibilities for Hikmet demonstrates the potential of 5G.
connected infrastructure and a smart city “We want to encourage businesses to
ecosystem. begin thinking about their own ‘driver-
The AV can reach 25km/h but was less car’ technology and how they can
The Ohmio shuttle in action limited to 7km/h for the test route which it prepare for the future of 5G.”
covered in seven minutes. The speed at which 5G is being rolled
Speeds of up to 18Gbp/s have been The Ohmio Hop shuttle used can out globally was demonstrated at the re-
recorded – about 100 times faster than carry up to four people at a time. Users cent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona,
many New Zealand wireless device users are able to hail the car using a tablet, Brown says after attending.
experience, and Spark expects to have the AV then stopping to pick them up. He says 5G was a major feature at the
5G ready by July 1, 2020, for use by A dashboard tells passengers what the congress and is already in a number of
Emirates Team New Zealand as part of its car is monitoring in real time using Lidar markets with businesses across multiple
America’s Cup preparation. technology to help it make sense of the industries launching new products and
The AV test run showed 5G works well surrounding environment. services around it.
with such vehicles, Ohmio research and It can stop quickly, for instance, if a Brown says the AV test is “another
development head Dr Mahmood Hikmet pedestrian steps in front of it. step on the road to 5G” with more
says. Hikmet says Ohmio will continue de- real-world tests planned during coming
He says the 5G modem used, con- velopment of its larger Lift AVs, capable months.
trolled via a tablet, is heavy and con- of carrying about 20 people, which he Visit www.sparklab.co.nz for more
tributes to the Ohmio Hop AV needing expects to have ready for use at Christch- information.
How safe is the 5G test?
T
he Spark 5G Innovation Lab has incorporated. then the director of health would advise
already been independently tested Spark designs all its mobile cell towers Standards New Zealand, and Spark will
by New Zealand’s foremost expert to comply with National Environmental continue maintain its strict safety obliga-
on electromotive force (EMF). Standards (NES), including radiofrequen- tions, the company says.
The EMF level outside the lab is only cy standard NZS2772. “Based on our EMF is the electrical intensity or "pres-
a few per cent of the New Zealand limit, continuous and robust testing obligations sure" developed by a source of electrical
says Spark, which adds that it will con- Spark’s cell towers transmit at around energy such as a battery or generator.
tinue to test and comply with all national 1-2% of the New Zealand standard.” A device that converts other forms of
and international safety limits and always Should the New Zealand Safety energy into electrical energy provides an
ensure substantial safety margins are Standard need revising at any point EMF as its output.
EVTALK APRIL 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. Mercury is among 30 of the country’s employers to agree on the deal.
Evie exemplifies Mercury’s
fleet transition
E
ye-catching electric vehicle
Evie, a converted 1957 Ford
Fairlane, is energy company
Mercury’s best-known fleet vehicle.
But the Auckland-based com-
pany, which gets all its power from
renewable sources, is well down
the road to having nearly all its
fleet electrified.
Mercury has about 73% (84
cars) among its 115-vehicle fleet
electrified (BEV, PHEV or HEV),
most of which it owns, giving the
ABB Ltd. company one of the largest plug-
Air New Zealand in fleets in the country.
Julia Jack in Evie
Models include the Mitsubishi
BMW
Outlander PHEV, Audi A3 e-tron,
Contact Energy Holden Volt, BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Its overall fleet size is not projected to grow
Fonterra and Nissan e-NV200 van. Electric vans and significantly, however, another five vehicles
Foodstuffs North Island trucks are being investigated as a potential may be added in the upcoming year - plug-ins
replacement for utes. where practical.
Fuji Xerox Eight electric bikes have also been added The balance of Mercury’s fleet (non-EV)
Fujitsu which staff can use for offsite meeting or take is required for field work in remote off-road
Giltrap Group home to share the experience with family and locations where the capability and range of the
friends. vehicle is critical - the only current limitation on
Hyundai New Zealand
More than 30 e-bikes are used for “ride having its fleet 100% electric.
ISS Facility Services days” with the public and for people to try at With technology changing rapidly Mercury
Kiwirail Big Street Biker rechargeries in Auckland as a hopes it won’t be long before it has viable
Leaseplan way for people to think about the many differ- plug-in alternatives available for these vehicles,
ent types of electric transport. and it looks forward to exploring and trialling
OCS Mercury has charging infrastructure in- new options as they enter the market.
Opus stalled at all of its company locations, with 12 Mercury says it’s great to see its people
Powerco basement chargers at its new headquarters embracing the e-transport story – “they are by
in Newmarket and others around the central far our best advocates”.
Renault New Zealand
North Island making a total of 93 chargers. “There’s a real sense of pride in driving on
SG Fleet the very same renewable fuel
Spark you play a role in generating
The Warehouse and delivering to the country,”
Mercury chief marketing officer
Transpower Julia Jack says.
Turners Auctions Often staff experience an EV
Unison for the first time when travel-
ling for work purposes, and that
Vodafone first-hand experience is key to
Waste Management advocacy. People will then talk
Watercare about with their EV experience
with family and friends.
WEL networks
Some of Mercury’s people
Westpac have bought new or second-
Xero hand plug-in cars for their
personal use because they’ve
had such a good experience
Some of the EV fleet at Mercury’s Auckland HQ Continued on 27
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