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.
Auckland has most zero-emission buses on NZ roads
Auckland Transport (AT) has 133 zero-emission buses in the fleet, making it the largest number for a New Zealand city and in the top two in…
Jason McDonald to join CentrePort
Wellington's CentrePort has appointed Jason McDonald as a board director from September 1 this year. McDonald will be a welcome addition to the board given his…
BYD NZ plans electric ute
BYD is set to launch a plug-in (PHEV) ute among three more EV offerings due in the country by early next year. While the DM-1 Super…
Wellington Airport plans net zero emissions by 2030
Replacing its vehicle fleet with EVs is part of Wellington Airport’s plan to reach net zero emissions by 2030. “Air travel is vital to Wellington and…
SEA Electric appoints Asia Pacific sales director
Electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric has appointed transport industry veteran Marco Quaranta as its new Asia Pacific sales director, effective July 3.
Electric boat and ship markets sail past 1GWH in 2023
Power, energy and distance requirements for merchant vessels means reducing maritime emissions will require solutions ranging from giant li-ion battery systems to green hydrogen fuel cells…
$20m hybrid-electric ferry for Auckland
A 300-passenger hybrid-electric ferry for the Devonport to downtown Auckland run from 2026 has been commissioned by Auckland Transport (AT). It’s the fourth low-emission ferry ordered…
Wood resigns, new transport minister announced
Michael Wood Prime minister Chris Hipkins says newly unveiled additional shareholdings held by a trust in which Michael Wood is a trustee and beneficiary raise concerns…
Two AT directors appointed
The Auckland Council has appointed Raveen Jaduram and Henare Clarke to the Auckland Transport (AT) board. The council sought candidates that would assist the board with…
Isuzu and Honda plan FCEV heavy-duty truck for 2027
Isuzu and Honda are partnering so Honda can develop and supply the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck Isuzu intends introducing to the…