EV options 'not there yet' – Freightways

EV options 'not there yet' – Freightways
Freightways has not included emissions from its courier fleet in its first climate report. (Image: Supplied)
Maria Slade
New Zealand Exchange-listed transport and courier operator Freightways is “not quite there yet” in finding the right electric vehicles to replace its diesel-run fleet, says chief executive Mark Troughear.Like other large companies, Freightways has released its first climate-related disclosure (CRD) report under the Government’s new mandatory reporting regime.The task was no mean feat, Troughear told shareholders at the company’s AGM on Wednesday.Although it was using 2024 as a base year, it noted greenhouse gas emissions...

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