Geoff Dobson
Geoff Dobson is an 'old-school journo' thriving in a world of new technology. With 40-years of journalism experience already behind him, Geoff joined Auto Media Group three years ago to lead its EVtalk titles. A keen cyclist, he puts his Auckland commute to good use testing ebikes and scooters along the North Western cycleway.
Robotic battery swap being set up at Penrose, says Etrucks
Etrucks’ robotic battery swap station is being commissioned at its Penrose site in Auckland. It’s using a remote for the swap function until the robot is…
NZ Green Investment Finance being ‘wound down’
The Government says the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) initiative will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio. “Almost $400 million…
Double deck e-bus launched by Tranzit
New Zealand transport and tourism company The Tranzit Group launches its new urban double deck electric bus at the Bus and Coach Annual Conference in Auckland…
March 13 submissions closure on NZ Post acquiring PBT courier assets
A “Statement of Issues” for NZ Post’s application to acquire certain courier business assets of PBT has been released by the Commerce Commission. The commission is…
IFF grants for automotive apprenticeships
Much needed grant funding from the Inspiring Futures Foundation (IFF) is bridging the skills gap to help reduce a national shortage of more than 1000 automotive…
Christchurch Airport reports strong FY24
Christchurch Airport’s half-year result which will deliver to the city a higher interim dividend than forecast from a total operating revenue of $115.5 million for the…
Revoy launches EV ‘add-on’ for trucks
In a move similar to swappable batteries, US firm Revoy has launched Revoy EV which it describes as a “simple add-on for fleets that enables an…
Foton EV concrete truck Australian trial to start
Holcim and Australian owned new energy efficient vehicles distributor Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) will trial the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck in Australia. The Foton…
Next-gen truck charging
Global efforts to decarbonise medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) freight vehicles are crucial for reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emission with the medium- to heavy-duty electric truck…
New Auckland Transport acting chair appointed
The Auckland Council has appointed Mark Darrow as acting chair of Auckland Transport from November 1, 2023.