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(EV Trucks ctd from page 19)

any bonneted truck and about 80 per cent of cabover trucks to this system.’’ ‘‘Change and charge’’ battery stations are used in China, and electric vehicle maker Nio has a swap system in Norway for its electric cars. Other companies are also turning to electric trucks. Asahi Beverages is transitioning its VB beer deliveries to a Linfox electric fleet with inbuilt batteries. A report released by the Australian Trucking Association and Electric Vehicle Council in January states that about 650 people in NSW die each year from vehicle emissions. Truck operators that change to electric will save on diesel costs, reduce the burden of volatile fuel prices, and lower their maintenance costs, it said. Janus also has an eye on other markets. ‘‘We will be able to take this into the US, into Europe very quickly. We’re already fielding inquiries from overseas on a daily basis,’’ Dooley said.

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ADVANCE NOTICE Children’s Christmas Party

will be held on Sunday 4 December.

Remember to invite children and grandchildren. Helpers will be required beforehand and on the day.

VCC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Visit the VCC Website: VCC.org.nz and click on “Membership Benefits” for details on various benefits and instructions on how to apply for them.

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COMING EVENTS

As Ian is away, there was no Sunday Run scheduled for October and there is no specific club run scheduled in October due to the clash with Labour Weekend.

**NOVEMBER RALLY and DINNER: 5th November**

This is the main event of the year for our Branch, and long service awards will be presented at the dinner. Don’t miss it! Programme on page 10; Entry forms will be emailed out (or included in this issue), and available at October Club Night. Entry forms and dinner numbers required by 27th October.

KAPITI MID-WEEK RUN – WED 26 OCTOBER

We are visiting Lewis Farms, just north of Levin, followed by lunch at The George Cafe, Speldhurst Estate. Lewis Farms specialise in growing berries and asparagus, and was featured in an episode of TV1's Country Calendar last year. The business has been in the Lewis family for four generations, growing and packing asparagus for over forty years The Lewis Farms shop sells a range of local products including asparagus and fresh strawberries grown on site, and home-made ice cream and jams made from their own fruit. In addition they are providing us with a tour of their hydroponic strawberry growing operation and their asparagus processing and packing shed. Further details of timing, parking etc. will be sent out by email to everyone on the Kapiti mailing list. Any members of Wellington and Horowhenua branches are welcome to join in. Just let me know if you would like to come along or if you would like to be added to the Kapiti mailing list. Philip Pearce: email <nzpearce87@gmail.com> or Mob 027 274 4084

LAST FRIDAY of the month MOVIE!!

PROCEEDS TO THE WELLINGTON CANCER SOCIETY. 7.30pm sharp, FRIDAY 28th October, VCC clubrooms, Petone Tora! Tora! Tora!

Filmed in 1970, this is a wonderful depiction of the of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941 now more than 80 years ago - which brought America into World War Two. This movie is worth seeing for the realistic flying scenes alone - but it remains an accurate account of what happened that day. And, what did President Roosevelt say? "A day that will live in infamy." And what did Admiral Yamamoto say? "I think we may have awoken a sleeping giant." This is the final Last Friday movie for the year.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES/RALLIES FROM OTHER BRANCHES

Wairarapa New Members Rally - 9 October (see page 11) Marlborough Branch Biennial Rally - 14 to 16 October. Manawatu Branch Diamond Anniversary - 22 - 24 October. Otago Branch 50 Year Taieri Tour - 4 - 6 November. Far North Tour - 11 - 13 November. Featherston School Fundraiser - 13 November, see page 23. Central Hawkes Bay Veteran Rally - 18 - 20 November. Mangatainoka Vintage/Classic Car Day - 27 November (see pg 23). Sunbeam Club Lake Ferry Run - 10 December. For further information on any of the above items, please contact the Wellington Branch Secretary: mccarthys@xtra.co.nz