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This week’s speaker was Ed Forsman, an ICT specialist who has worked extensively in the Energy sector. It was one of the most informative and effective presentations I have heard at the club, or anywhere else for that matter, and Joe Perera should be congratulated for bringing it about.
Ed … View moreThis week’s speaker was Ed Forsman, an ICT specialist who has worked extensively in the Energy sector. It was one of the most informative and effective presentations I have heard at the club, or anywhere else for that matter, and Joe Perera should be congratulated for bringing it about.
Ed provided us with a mass of information about the current state and future of the electric vehicle industry, and concluded by giving us some guidelines to help our car buying decisions.
To summarise:
• There are four vehicle types: internal combustion (ICE), Hybrid (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Battery Electric (BEV).
• ICE manufacture will cease by 2035
• Hybrid cars are ‘transitional’ and the future is BEV
• Batteries are critical to this; volumes are rising, costs are coming down and performance is steadily improving
• BEVs have about 6% market share globally and in NZ; this is growing fast especially in China
• Tesla is dominant in the market but Chinese firms are emerging
• ‘Legacy’ car makers (GM, Toyota etc) are being left behind and may struggle
• Price parity between ICE and BEV is almost here as battery costs reduce
• Battery production is critical and there are issues with obtaining rare and costly materials, but R&D is huge and new designs should overcome this
• In NZ, it is forecast that EVs will take 50% of the new car market by 2029, of which 80% will be BEVs
• Incentives to buy EVs will grow, but we may have problems getting all vehicle types in right hand drive format
• The charging infrastructure will need to develop; the goal is to have rapid chargers every 75Km on main highways
• This will impact on the electricity supply network
• Petrol stations as we know them will fade away.
In giving us advice about upgrading to a BEV, Ed was surprisingly cautious. BEVs will eventually lower the total cost of vehicle ownership. But firstly, could we defer our purchase? Could we re-evaluate our vehicle needs?
The market and infrastructure are volatile at present and things will be clearer the longer we wait. Pre-owned ICE cars will fall in price after 2025. BEVs of certain types (eg SUVs) may not be available. His advice was to stick to leading brands and consider 3-year leasing.
Every club member has an interest in car ownership to a greater or lesser degree. Those of us who heard Ed’s talk are now much better informed. Thanks, Ed.
Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!
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Finally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time … View moreFinally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time has not been given, Brett Gliddon, Waka Kotahi’s general manager transport services, said “nothing substantial” could prevent the road from opening by the end of March.
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View moreA toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.
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Spicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by … View moreSpicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by 2026/27.
Porirua residents are being asked to recycle more and put less waste in the landfill.
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I realise this is a forlorn request but thought I'd try.
Does anyone have any aqualine plasterboard they would be willing to sell me?
I need 3 10mm, 1200x1800 (or 2400) sheets. I can repurpose 3600mm sheets, I'd only need 2 of those, as this is for a shower repair where I have to … View moreI realise this is a forlorn request but thought I'd try.
Does anyone have any aqualine plasterboard they would be willing to sell me?
I need 3 10mm, 1200x1800 (or 2400) sheets. I can repurpose 3600mm sheets, I'd only need 2 of those, as this is for a shower repair where I have to take the shower lining off which is likely to wreck the plasterboard behind so full height isn't needed
Happy to also use elephant plasterboard equivalent.
I waited 2 months for trade availability to be stymied by the gib crisis so I'm just hoping someone has some left over from a job.
Thanks, Andrew
Spicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.
Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource … View moreSpicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.
Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource consent process for approval to extend the landfill to meet our growing city’s needs.
Have your say
Your input and views will help us fine-tune the plans to extend the landfill.
There will be several opportunities to have your say this year with our first lot of information sessions planned for 29, 30 and 31 March.
To find out more visit www.poriruacity.govt.nz/spicer-development or your local library.
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Kia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our … View moreKia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our project, with installations and servicing to begin later once our Miramar Peninsula eradication is finished.
If you know anyone living in Island Bay or Ōwhiro Bay please encourage them to sign up to our project. It's Free and the devices will be Fully Serviced by our team.
Sign up now online - and please spread the word with your friends and neighbours!
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How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better … View moreHey Wellingtonians!
How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better plan?
Compare what’s out there to find out! It’s easy as, our team will do all the work for you. We know you have enough on!
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have about 50hangers2get rid of, if nt gone by Thrs17/3/22they will b rcycld
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