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Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions

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Electric Vehicle / EV news, interviews and discussions - keeping audiences informed about the latest on electric cars - plus broader discussion around electric bikes, boats, planes and sustainability. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Episodes

EV Podcast: Electric Air - A EV Podcast from the skies over Christchurch

Theo does a podcast in the air flying in New Zealand's first Electric Plane with Gary Freedman. For more about Electric Air: http://www.electricair.nz/ Keep an eye out for the video on my social media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Mar 25, 202126 minEp. 139

EV Podcast: The Shiny Side Up - South Island E-Bike Road Trip

This week I caught with Jef Murupaenga Ikenn who has been traveling the south island of New Zealand on his Energica Eva. How did the bike handle? *Please note the phone connection is not great on this one. Sorry about that. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Feb 25, 202144 minEp. 138

EV Podcast: Idle Off - Why is idling vehicles in schools still OK?

Why has smoking around children been banned…but idling vehicles in schools is still OK? Every school day, parents and bus drivers idle their vehicles in school car parks across Australia and New Zealand, releasing dangerous emissions into the places where students study, play and breathe. In some cities and towns, there are areas where air pollution is so bad that experts have compared it to smoking cigarettes. This week I chat with Emma Sutcliffe and Clare Walter about the Idle Off Initiative. ...

Feb 04, 202123 minEp. 137

EV Podcast: 2020 Boxing Day Special - NZ 1000km record run on an electric bike

What a year it has been, it has had it's up and downs but we have made it through and I somehow managed to keep on podcasting. Thank you to all my supporters for your help. I couldn't have done it without you. This year I wrap up by with talking to Jef Ikenn about is 1000km record run around New Zealand. Have a great Christmas and New Year and see you in 2021. Jeffs Facebook Group (NZ) https://www.facebook.com/groups/490290081150877 Cheers Theo EV Podcast This podcast uses the following third-pa...

Dec 24, 202039 minEp. 136

EV Podcast: MG ZS EV vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, is it time to upgrade to full electric?

This is a follow on from a recent video review I did after driving MG's new ZS EV. Listeners will know I drive Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid which fits my family needs in terms of space but it is not fully electric. Something I struggle with. Putting Dino juice in my car is something that just feels wrong. I'm still on the fence .......But hope you find my explanation why interesting. For more in the MG ZS EV go to https://mgmotor.co.nz/models/mg-zsev/ This podcast uses the following third...

Dec 17, 202032 minEp. 135

EV Podcast: The Long Way Up - Sam Baker EV bike enthusiast

This week I talk with Sam Baker an NZ EV Bike Enthusiast. We chat about The Long Way Up TV series recently released on Apple TV. And what it is like to drive an Electric Bike around New Zealand. https://www.longwayup.com/ Sam YouTube: NewZeroland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa93kz0Yj_s&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR17u9q7F-8VbnRFjXxPcz3dAdVmQdAOfTn7ouVDC7jsn15T1tZ98tXgkGQ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-...

Dec 10, 202023 minEp. 134

EV Podcast: Rod Badcock - The Robinson Research Institute

Thanks for sticking with me team. Sorry for the lack of podcasts recently but will get up to speed again soon. This week on the show I talk to Rod Badcock from the Robinson Research Institue about exciting developments in high powered electric motor application being developed right here in New Zealand. We also talk about exciting study opportunities for young engineers. Enjoy the show. Episode Links: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/robinson https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/rod.badcock This podcast uses the fol...

Oct 08, 202041 minEp. 133

EV Podcast: Jordan Ramer - EV Connect

This week I chat with Jordan Ramer. Jordan is the CEO of EV Connect. Jordan is an accomplished Technology Executive and Entrepreneur. He has helped raise tens of millions of dollars in financing for growth companies in the clean energy, transportation, and resource efficiency sectors. Before joining EV Connect, he led corporate development for NanoH2O, a venture-backed developer of energy-efficient water purification technology. Previously, he held executive positions in business development, pr...

Sep 11, 202030 minEp. 132

EV Podcast: Seb Steel - Ghost: EV Hillclimb Prototype

The week I talk to Seb Steel from Thompson Automotive in Wellington New Zealand about his one of a kind, hill climb race vehicle build. https://www.facebook.com/thomsenautomotive/ https://www.thomsenautomotive.com/?fbclid=IwAR00foOU996NM8zUooL6n4stJji_7O1y7NNQG8mlx68u6HzmJB6M11dkNos https://www.facebook.com/ghost.ev.hillclimb.prototype/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Sep 04, 202033 minEp. 131

EV Podcast: Hayden Paddon - EV Rally Car Build

This week I am very privileged to talk to New Zealand born rally car champion Hayden Paddon about the new electric rally car he is building with his team in the south island of New Zealand. A world first, this is an exciting time for motorsport! https://haydenpaddon.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Aug 28, 202027 minEp. 130

EV Podcast: Nathan Dunlop - Tritium DC Fast Chargers

This week Theo chats to Nathan Dunlop Head of Market Strategy at Tritium. This episode covers the company's long history and what makes Tritium so successful in the world of EV Fast Chargers. https://www.tritium.com.au/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Aug 07, 202043 minEp. 129

EV Podcast: Mandy Mellar - AA NZ, Roadside EV Charging Service

This week Theo gets a moment to chat to Mandy Mellar - General Manager of battery services at the New Zealand Automobile Association (AA), about their new roadside support vehicle that offers the ability to give your EV a quick charge if you're out of juice and need to get to a fast charger. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Aug 01, 202016 minEp. 128

EV Podcast: Nigel Broomhall - Invisible Urban - Tesla Gigafactory NZ

This week Theo chat's to Nigel Broomhall CEO of Chargesmart Ltd and CEO and Co-Founder of invisible Urban. With the latest news that New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter Tiwai Point is to be closed, Nigel has suggested we invite Elon Musk to New Zealand to build a Tesla Gigifactory on the site and make use of all that clean renewable power that the smelter once used. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Jul 17, 202040 minEp. 127

EV Podcast: Mat Coates - Karmann Ghia EV Conversion

This week on the EV Podcast I chat with Mat Coates. I spoke to Mat back on Episode 71 with Gavin Shoebridge, where we talked about his Electric GTO. Since then he has worked on a few more EV Builds including an electric boat. Enjoy the show. https://www.facebook.com/max.coatez This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Jul 03, 202043 minEp. 126

EV Podcast: John Arkless - Audi TT EV Conversion

This week I chat with John Arkless about his 2000 Audi TT EV Conversion he made over 4 and half years in Christchurch New Zealand. It's a bit of techie discussion but very interesting for those looking at building their own EV's. For Photos and video go to https://flic.kr/s/aHsmNLZTLX This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Jun 25, 202034 minEp. 125

EV Podcast: Theo talks to Vincent Heeringa on This Climate Business

This week I was invited on the new Podcast This Climate Business hosted by Vincent Heeringa. We a good chat about EV's, Enjoy. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Jun 15, 202031 minEp. 124

EV PODCAST: 0-100km in 2.8 seconds, 2020 Energica Eva 107

This week Theo chats with Jef Murupaenga Ikenn about his new pride and joy. One of only 2 in New Zealand the 2020 Energica Eva. This is one sexy electric bike! https://www.energicamotor.com/ New Zeroland YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEMqkiM5I-98gxZKJXQ65Q Facebook Links: https://www.facebook.com/E-otearoa-NZ-Electric-Bike-2069603303083515/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/490290081150877/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://an...

Jun 05, 202032 minEp. 123

EV Podcast: Dyson’s Cancelled EV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV upgrades

With Covid-19 sweeping the world, it has has been a busy time. This week Theo talks EV upgrades and he chats to regular guest NZ Tech Podcast host Paul Spain about coming out of COVID lockdown in New Zealand and Dyson‘s cancelled EV details that have recently been released. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Jun 02, 202036 minEp. 122

EV Podcast: Gavin Shoebridge - The Next Kiwi EV Conversion

After a short break, Theo is back chatting to EV Converter Gavin Shoebridge who now lives in the Florida USA. Gavin is planning his next EV Conversion a Jaguar XJS. We chat about his plans and how COVID-19 is effecting everyday life in Florida. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

May 17, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 121

EV Podcast: Returning to work after COVID lockdown

This week Theo Chats with Paul O'Conner. Paul is a long time sponsor of the EV podcast and a good friend. Paul's business sells charging cables to public and supplies a lot of car dealers in New Zealand. Paul is always on the lookout for interesting gizmos and you will never guess what he has now. This week we talk about returning to work as New Zealand moves from level 4 lockdown to level 3 and what is it like having a full-body scan... Mention the EV Podcast next time you place an order with P...

Apr 24, 202044 minEp. 120

EV Podcast: Gary Freedman - ElectricAir

This week Theo talks to the director of Electric Air Gary Freedman. Gary has brought in New Zealand's first electric trainer aircraft which will be operating out of Christchurch once we are let out and the COVID lockdown concludes. We had a great chat, enjoy. https://www.electricair.nz/ Hosted and Published by World Podcasts This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Apr 17, 202054 minEp. 119

EV Podcast: Oz Jabur Mercury NZ - Head of Product and Innovation

This week on the EV Podcast, Theo chats to OZ Jabur Head of Product and Innovation at Mercury NZ. We talk about how he and his team went about setting up Mercury's EV Drive subscription platform and what they may look after the COVID-19 lockdown. Episode Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oz-jabur-000/ https://evdrive.co.nz/ The EV Podcast is supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us b...

Apr 10, 202034 minEp. 118

EV Podcast: Steve Withers - Only in New Zealand, a Tesla Story

Now everybody hates being in a car accident especially when you love your car! Well, this is a very unusual story from EV Enthusiasts Steve Withers about his Tesla crash that turned out to be more like a scene from Taika Waititi's hit film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Only in New Zealand! Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_IczWC16pw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Apr 02, 202028 minEp. 117

EV Podcast: Edward Harvey - EVNEX Vehicle Chargers and Software

This week on the EV Podcast Theo is currently in lockdown with his family as is the rest of New Zealand due to the Covid Virus. Thanks to a spare room to set up a studio and Modern Technology Theo chats to Edward Harvey Founder & CEO at EVnex, Evnex is currently New Zealand's only manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers and charging software. Enjoy...from the safety of your home. https://www.evnex.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://ana...

Mar 26, 202036 minEp. 116

EV Podcast: Michael Eaglen - Electric Fast Ferries

This week on the EV Podcast Theo Gibson talks to Michael Eaglen Co-founder and Chief Executive at EV Maritime. Michael is working on new Electric Fast Ferries to replace Aucklands ageing Ferry fleet. Michael sees New Zealand being able to supply the world with electric fast ferries if we do this right. Enjoy our conversation. http://evmaritime.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Mar 20, 202054 minEp. 115

EV Podcast: Emma Sutcliffe - Director of EVUp Australia

EVUp is an electric vehicle charging network it was established by two EV enthusiasts passionate about working towards climate change mitigation & adaption. Emma Sutcliffe is a climate activist & sustainable living advocate who is committed to breaking down the common barriers to EV adoption, particularly for women. Russ Shepherd created the partner company, EVolution Australia, in 2015 & has grown an EV community-focused business that is as well regarded for charging products as the...

Mar 12, 202056 minEp. 114

EV Podcast: Will Hunter - NZ Clean Car Policies Update

This week Theo talks to EV Advocate Will Hunter about the latest developments on the New Zealand Clean Car Policies. To submit your letter to the NZ Government go to http://eva.v5.nz/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Mar 05, 202017 minEp. 113

EV Podcast: Christopher Hilton - beam e scooters

This week on the EV Podcast with more e scooters on the road in Auckland. Theo takes another look at the ridesharing landscape in New Zealand and around the world with help from Christopher Hilton Vice President of Corporate affairs at ridesharing Start-Up beam, who recently added Auckland to there list of cities they operate in. https://www.ridebeam.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...

Feb 28, 202032 minEp. 112

EV Podcast: Julia Jack - Mercury NZ - EV Subscription

This week Theo chats to Julia Jack from Mercury NZ. Mercury NZ is a New Zealand electricity generation and electricity retailing company. All of the company's electricity generation is renewable. It owns and operates nine hydroelectric generating stations on the Waikato River and five geothermal plants in the Taupo area. Mercury promotes EV transport in many forms and offers a selection of great offers. EV Subscriptions: https://evdrive.co.nz/. E-bike: https://www.mercury.co.nz/e-transport-(1)/e...

Feb 20, 202030 minEp. 111

EV Podcast: Kyle Chittock - Bolton Electric Bikes

This week on the podcast, Theo is on a mission to find a new e-bike and talks to owner and founder of Bolton Electric Bikes in the United States Kyle Chittock about the electric bike biz and what his customers look for in an electric bike. Web Links https://boltonebikes.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pIKzo5py1zt3U2O-Bqo3A https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/bolton-ebikes-the-origin-ep-1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.pod...

Feb 13, 202046 minEp. 110
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