However, Meridian Energy has yet to import any electric cars, while the second-hand fossil fuel models continue to arrive from Japan.

BBC: Attempting to 'kick the carbon habit'

Meridian Energy is focusing its efforts on electric cars from Japan.

BBC: Attempting to 'kick the carbon habit'

State-owned power generator Meridian Energy of New Zealand announced last week that Rio Tinto has approached it to renegotiate the electricity contract for its aluminium smelter at Bluff.

FORBES: Rio Tinto's Aluminium Woes Continue