EVolocity isn’t the only mobility challenge Bridgestone supports. One of the most iconic events in theworld, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) happens in Australia every two years, and hashad the global support of Bridgestone since 2013. This year saw reigning champions Innoptus Solar Team from Belgium claim back-to-back honours inthe outright ‘Challenger Class’ –…
In a new partnership, the Freemasons Foundation have stepped up to generously fund electric motor kits for the aspiring engineers and innovators of EVolocity. This funding will go a long way towards ensuring all young Kiwis have the opportunity to be part of the programme, and be empowered to reshape their future. Freemasons: Generosity with…
A word from our sponsor, MTA Revving Up for a Sustainable Future: How the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is Driving Change in New Zealand’s Automotive Industry Are you interested in the future of New Zealand’s automotive industry and the environment? We at the Motor Trade Association (MTA) certainly are. As an organisation we represent over 5,000…
When it comes to education, there’s nothing quite like hands-on, real world learning. Students are more engaged, lessons more memorable, projects more inspiring. It can also break down barriers and build confidence; students are often learning before they even realise it, without any pre-conceived notions of their abilities. EVolocity’s ‘Electrify your Bike’ Project, sponsored by MeloYelo,…
Innovative NZ startups breaking new ground in the energy sector New Zealanders are known for their ingenuity, and with the right support, homegrown start ups can make it big not just nationally, but also globally. Orion, Ministry of Awesome and Ara Ake have teamed up to find the best of NZs energy start-ups and help…
Te Awamutu based Waipa Networks has been around for a while. Its origins date back more than 100 years when some of New Zealand’s first power Boards were established in Te Awamutu and Cambridge. With such a long history, it goes without saying that the organization has lived through a lot of changes. But these…
School to Skies is the product of a bold move in 2017 to help raise our representation figures for women in the Air Force, as well as encourage diversity. The NZDF is committed to increasing female representation across the three services to 25% by 2025. School to Skies is now in its third year and…
ANZ is one of New Zealand’s leaders in payroll giving, with almost 2,000 staff contributing regular amounts from their after-tax salaries and wages. ANZ matches these contributions at a rate of $2 for every $1 donated by staff. All funds go to our charitable trust, the ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation. Since inception in 2000,…
People often ask us why Orion supports EVolocity. It feels good to help others who are as passionate about a challenge as we are – to see young people giving it a go, and teaming up to overcome a test of ingenuity and applied creativity. Those skills are vital in our industry, and we hope…
The University of Auckland’s Formula SAE (FSAE) team serves the same purpose for our students as EVolocity does for school students. Team members get a chance to design, build and race a one-off electric vehicle, with the only real difference being the greater scale and more advanced technology in the FSAE car. Both initiatives give…