Vector Network News - EV's on show

Vector’s electric vehicles and charging units were on show at the EV (electric vehicle) Expo held at MOTAT on Saturday.

Fine weather saw a good crowd of genuine EV enthusiasts turn out to see the range of cars on show. Many were interested in the broader picture around EV’s – batteries, home, business, public charging and solar on the network as a means to charge the cars and much more.

The Auckland Electric Vehicle Expo aimed to build awareness of the ‘EV’ industry within New Zealand. It also provided a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts to meet those involved in the industry, to ask questions, as well as keep up with the progression made in the industry to date.

Network summary for week ending 9 November 2014

Electricity

Our crews were kept exceptionally busy isolating power to 12 house/building fires during the week in Wellsford, Otara, East Tamaki, Manurewa (2), Epsom, Mangere, Clendon Park, Glenfield, Te Atatu North, Papakura and Avondale. The customer in the East Tamaki incident was referred to their private electrician, due to an internal fault.

Emergency services advised us of a car hitting a pillar in Manurewa during the week. The site was made safe, and our asset was referred to supervisors for further work. Car v pole incidents also occurred in Whitford, Glen Eden, Clover Park and Papatoetoe. An emergency shutdown was required in Glen Eden so that emergency repairs could be carried out.

Gas

Our crews responded to reports of a gas odour in Howick during the week. No trace of gas was found.

Third party damage saw our crews carry out repairs to pipes in Birkdale and Putaruru during the week. No customers were affected by this.

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