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There are plenty of clever cookies working on electric innovations across the motu and there aren't many cleverer than Garry Peek, the main brains behind Peek Robotics.
There are plenty of clever cookies working on electric innovations across the motu and there aren't many cleverer than Garry Peek, the main brains behind Peek Robotics.
Whether you're looking to mow the grass, spray the weeds or haul the fruit, Grover doesn't need diesel or a driver.
With a huge number of cameras and sensors, it can keep on trucking when you're not looking (and avoid anything that gets in its way) and the ability to swap out batteries quickly means there's no waiting to charge up.
Aside from the obvious productivity gains, its electric platform reduces CO₂ emissions by more than 95% compared to a diesel tractor performing the same task.
As he says: "This is the obvious future."
Political Power has gone local! Dr Nick Smith, mayor of Nelson and ex-National Party minister, is an early adopter when it comes to electric machines but, through his efforts with the council and his close involvement with the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, he's also embracing one of Rewiring's core mantras: once you've electrified your own life, electrify someone else's life, too.
Read moreDownloadWhether it's the growing number of electric buses, new electric trains for the lower North Island and City Rail Link, or new electric ferries, we love seeing more electric transport options in our big cities. It's also good to see some of our smaller cities like Palmerston North, Timaru and Nelson going electric and, as is almost always the case, the drivers reckon it's better on electrons. At the Electrify Nelson expo, we spoke with one driver Lee about the city's electric buses. And he definitely wouldn't go back to diesel.
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