Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playMercury Energy chief executive Fraser Whineray practises what he preaches. Mercury is switching its own vehicle fleet to electric as part of a push by a number of major corporates. Fraser Whineray"Any energy minister from overseas would probably give their right arm for this mix of renewability, reliability and pricing," he says. What the World Energy Council calls the "trilemma" for New Zealand is what "we call it the trifecta in New Zealand," says Whineray. That's where electric vehicles, electric bikes come in - no one gets excited about turning on a light bulb."

Source: New Zealand Herald February 03, 2017 03:22 UTC