Greig Epps

As the world grapples with the imperatives of climate change, a critical area of focus has been on reducing carbon emissions from the transport sector. Countries like Canada have pioneered innovative …

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Posted 16 months ago By Greig Epps 5 Minute(s) to read

The briefing to the incoming Minister of Transport 2023 provided by the NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) describes how the Agency sees its role as ensuring a well-functioning transport system that co…

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Posted 16 months ago By Greig Epps 2 Minute(s) to read

In the evolving landscape of global automotive regulations, New Zealand's Clean Car Standard (CCS) has emerged as a topic of robust discussion. As an advocate for the used vehicle import supply chain,…

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Posted 16 months ago By Greig Epps Less than a minute to read

With Road User Charges (RUC) applying to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) from 1 April 2024, it is useful to consider why we have a RUC system in New Zeala…

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Posted in Regulations; Posted 18 months ago By Greig Epps 2 Minute(s) to read

Happy New Year to VIA’s members. Over the holidays, I’ve been mulling the question of “What will this New Year bring?” Making predictions is always a bit of a fool’s game – the number one quote is: I…

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Posted in Commentary; Posted 18 months ago By Greig Epps 3 Minute(s) to read