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"Imagine, during a power cut, still being able to operate your business’ internet, EFTPos and POS systems via a backup power source. Or, at home, being able to charge your phone, boil water for a cuppa, or keep the fridge running." Jonathan Holmes from Electrify Wānaka says this is possible with an electric vehicle and four new models - including a fully electric ute - were shown off at Mitre 10 Wānaka over the weekend.
He said the display particularly targets tradies with two of the latest electric utes and vans, as well as SUVs, on display.
Unlike a fossil fuel vehicle which only takes in energy, an EV can also redirect energy out in what’s known as V2X - vehicle to house, vehicle to load, vehicle to grid, he said.
“We will have power tools, including a Mitre saw, plugged into the vehicles to demonstrate an EV’s capability,” he said.
On display will be a three tonne ute with a one tonne payload capacity. It has all the bells and whistles but is cheaper to operate, requires less maintenance, and can run power tools or recharge tool batteries.
'I'm a bogan and I have no problem with the bastardisation of motor vehicles. You can stick whatever motor you like into whatever else you like.' Antz Davies, you are a true boganic Bright Spark and we salute you because it's the bogans that we need to be convincing! Davies is the main brain behind Watt Rods, a Lower Hutt company that converts old cars to electric. "Any and all vehicles, old or new, four wheels or two, big or small, on road or off, fully customised to your requirements."
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