EV

An Irish entrepreneur is recycling old Nissan leaf batteries and has begun turning some of them into energy storage for the home. How is it done, and is it possible here in New Zealand?  Audio

New car sales slumped in New Zealand in 2025 and the EV market was particularly hard hit. So what is 2025 looking like for the car market here? Susana is joined by Richard Edwards, the managing editor… Audio

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric cars are not nearly as fuel efficient as their manufacturers claims, according to a new trial by Consumer NZ. The trial found, when measured at the pump, PHEVs used… Audio

A group of Canterbury University engineering students has been working on a unique project which they hope will bring them a world record. Inspired by the legendary kiwi racer Burt Munro, they've… Audio

As the world is being encouraged to ditch the petrol and diesel vehicles and go electric, the Streetdog electric motorbike could be an attractive option. Video, Audio

It's one of the cornerstones of the Climate Change Commission's advice to the government on how to become carbon neutral, but how feasible is it?

The Commission wants to see a rapid increase in… Video, Audio

With transport emissions in the sights of the Climate Commission and government, a new study finds driving a used electric car is cheaper in the long term than even a new petrol car. The Climate… Audio

Dr Jonathan Boston joins The Panel discussion about the pros and cons of banning petrol and diesel-run cars. Audio

Do people need to be more careful about second-hand electric vehicles?  Audio

Recent European legislation requires new electric-powered vehicles to make some sort of noise while driving at city speeds, and from mid next year new EVs will be required to have an Acoustic Vehicle… Audio

The Motor Trade Association's Greig Epps joins The Panel to talk about the Governments policy to make New Zealand's car fleet cleaner and greener stalling. Audio

The ongoing impact of the coronavirus on trade as pressure on business intensifies. Also a look at the EV feebate scheme and National's economic plan. Audio

Disability lobby groups are pushing for a speed limit for electric scooters on footpaths. Blind and Low Vision New Zealand spokesman Chris Orr joins the discussion to talk about how dangerous they… Audio

When Bill Blakie's 'crook hip' made it too hard to get on his bike, the born-and-bred Southlander created his own low-to-the-ground electric bike. So far, he's has constructed over 40 and shipped them… Audio

Researchers are warning that as more and more consumers switch to electric vehicles, better methods of recycling their batteries are urgently needed to prevent a mountain of waste. One million EVs… Audio

The New Zealand electric vehicle manufacturer, UBCO, has received a significant investment to help it with product development and expansion in North America. Audio

Sales of new electric vehicles have hit a high point and for the first time they have broken in to the top three passenger models sold last month. Audio

Do you like the idea of electric vehicles but are put off by the hassle of having to plug them in and the fear of running out of juice? University of Auckland professors Grant Covic and John Boys… Audio