battery electric vehicle (BEV)
NZTA grants temporary licence exemption for electric trucks up to 7500kg
Drivers with a Class 1 licence will now be able to legally operate heavier electric trucks under a new exemption announced by the NZ Transport Agency…
TR Group shares EV fleet insights
TR Group is sharing key insights on electric vehicle adoption after growing its zero emissions fleet to over 50 units in just three years, covering more…
Etrucks to bring Windrose long-range electric semi tractors to NZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxlnwIx2kg Auckland-based distributor Etrucks is working with Chinese electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology to be the first to introduce long-range electric trucks into New Zealand…
Video: Mercedes-Benz eActros to enter NZ fleets
The all-electric 19-tonne Mercedes-Benz eActros is set to officially launch in New Zealand following a year of validation testing on local roads.
Challenges remain before heavy EV RUCs apply, says Transporting NZ
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand is backing the introduction of Road User Charges (RUCs) for light electric vehicles but says a number of challenges need…
RUCs confirmed for EVs, heavy vehicles exempt until 2025
Road user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles are on the way while heavy EVs with a gross laden weight of more than 3500kg are exempt from…
Scania track day for BEV and Super
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBmnI6ejWg Scania NZ recently showcased its heavy-duty battery electric model and the latest Super 560 as part of a drive experience for media and guests. The…
Video: Scania NZ welcomes first electric trucks
Scania New Zealand is putting two of its very first fully electric trucks on local roads and marks our country as the very first outside of…
Truck driving is a different daily grind
Cost cutting by Team New Zealand has resulted in one crew member changing roles from grinding onboard the boat to driving a truck in Northland. Whangarei…