This week we talk with Ira Munn about his project ‘The Drop’ a 3D printed car electric vehicle kit made of out of recycled PET plastic which will be released early 2019. We also talk about the documentary Theo will be producing about his project. To support the Documentary go to the NZ EV Podcast Facebook page for the Pledge Campaign link https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Ira’s TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhiYaDGrkHs Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podc...
Feb 23, 2018•36 min•Ep. 19
UBCO This week we talk with Russell Lake Sales Manager at Ubco Bikes about the Urban Adventurer. Another New Zealand success story. Ubco Bikes New Zealand NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Feb 16, 2018•35 min•Ep. 18
This week we talk with Steve Greenwood about the year ahead and our EV predictions. The quality is not so good for this one but the discussion was so interesting we thought we would share it anyway. NZ EV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Feb 09, 2018•31 min•Ep. 17
This week they talk international and local EV news and talk about Dee’s next EV conference she will be speaking at. Mixed by Ora Simpson. NZ EV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Feb 04, 2018•33 min•Ep. 16
Dee and Theo are back. This week they talk to Steve Greenwood from Drive EV about the new Nissan Leaf he will be driving down the country. It was rocky start with a few studio glitches so please excuse the bad quality of the recording. NZ EV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Jan 19, 2018•26 min•Ep. 15
Dee and Theo are in the studio this week talking Charger Etiquette. This is the last podcast for the year – see you in 2018. Happy New Year and stay safe from the NZ EV Podcast Team. NZ EV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Dec 29, 2017•24 min•Ep. 14
Dee and Theo are back in the studio together this week to catch up on EV News such as the Aurora ChargeNet Partnership down in the South Island. Also, Tesla sending an EV to Mars and we visit the Neighbours and talk with Maurice from Electric Bike Hub in Auckland. Show Links: Charge Net Aurora Partnership https://charge.net.nz/chargenet-and-aurora-announce-partnership/ Electric Bike Hub http://electricbikehub.co.nz VW SUV https://electrek.co/2017/11/29/vw-debuts-all-electric-suv-concept-in-the-u...
Dec 15, 2017•48 min•Ep. 13
With Theo taking the week off Dee holds the fort and talks with her team from solPR and ChargeNet about EV road trips and the Coromandel Loop. NZ EV Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Dec 01, 2017•39 min•Ep. 12
It is finally here. Dee and Theo bust the top 12 EV Myths with the help of a knowledgeable panel, Steve West – Charge Net and Dima Ivanov – Flip the Fleet. Show Links: **EV’s Catch Fire ** https://www.tesla.com/en_NZ/blog/model-s-fire “That equates to 1 vehicle fire for every 20 million miles driven, compared to 1 fire in over 100 million miles for Tesla. This means you are 5 times more likely to experience a fire in a conventional gasoline car than a Tesla!” ECCA https://www.eeca.govt.nz Charge...
Nov 17, 2017•48 min•Ep. 11
With Dee back from overseas after attending EVS30 , the NZ EV Podcast duo catch up and sneak in one more episode before recording the Myths Episode. Dee Crashes her Model X; we talk the new, New Zealand Government and EV Charger etiquette. Enjoy! Mixed by Ora Simpson. Next Episode: Myths – Q & A Please email your questions to [email protected] or go to our Facebook page and add you questions to our post. Our new Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / Ch...
Nov 03, 2017•41 min•Ep. 10
With Dee overseas attending EVS30 – electric vehicle symposium and exhibition in Germany, EV converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson (EV Builders) talks news, rumours and more. This week Theo talks with Kirsten Corson – General Manager at Yoogo about Yoogo EV car sharing rolling out in Christchurch. NZ EV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analy...
Oct 20, 2017•38 min•Ep. 9
This week Theo and Dee talk with Rob McEwan Executive Director of the EVolocity program, an EV kit building competition in New Zealand schools. Show Links: Upcoming EVolocity Events EVolocity Auckland Regional Finals: Unitec Campus, Auckland, Saturday Oct 14 EVolocity Electric Wheels Festival: A&P Showgrounds, Christchurch, Dec 2 http://evolocity.co.nz Our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the follo...
Oct 06, 2017•44 min•Ep. 8
EV enthusiast Dee West (solPR/ChargeNet) and EV converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson (EV Builders) talk news, rumours and more. This week we talk the EV World expo which was recently held in Auckland. A great event, we talked to a bunch of really interesting people. Enjoy! For Podcast links go to our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analyti...
Sep 22, 2017•57 min•Ep. 7
Theo and Dee talk EV POLICY coming up to the 2017 general election. EV World, Drive Electric week and more. Theo gets to drive the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2017 and gives first impressions. Show Links: Conferenz Events Plug in Hybrid Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Sep 08, 2017•42 min•Ep. 6
Theo and Dee talk to Sytse Tacoma, project manager and mechanical engineer for Wrightspeed about EV bikes and buses. Topic Links: Trolley bus jumps wires, gets electric EV Builders – Facebook Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Aug 25, 2017•45 min•Ep. 5
Episode 4 we talk to Chelsea Sexton, EV superstar from Who Killed the Electric Car and Revenge of the Electric Car . We talk, EV climate in the USA, TRUMP vs EVs, how New Zealand compares to rest of the world, Tesla Model 3 unveiling, New Nissan Leaf, Original Rav 4 EV, Chevrolet Bolt. Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Aug 11, 2017•55 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3 we talk to CEO Steve West of Charge Net, EVs hit 4000 in NZ. EV sales highest ever month, Toyota consider EV production in China. China to release EV SUV with swappable battery pack. Range anxiety a thing of the past? Topic Links: News Number of EV’s hits 4000 China could get Toyota mass-producing Electric Cars NIO (NextEV) Unveils ES8 — Electric SUV Slated For Production Later This Year Film: Who Killed the Electric Car This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis...
Jul 28, 2017•45 min•Ep. 3
EV enthusiast Dee West (solPR/ChargeNet) and EV converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson (EV Builders) talk news, rumours and more. How can you make your own Electric Vehicle (EV) in New Zealand? How much does it cost? Is it legal? Is it worth it? EV Converter and Host Theo Gibson talks with fellow EV converters Nick Smith and Allan Miller about building a custom EV ICE conversion in New Zealand. Topic Links: EV Album DIY Electric Car The Original Kiwi EV Conversion Electric Vehicle TV LVVTA STD Ele...
Jul 14, 2017•48 min•Ep. 2
EV enthusiast Dee West and EV Converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson talk talk about the EV Scene in New Zealand plus EV World, Tesla Model 3, Charge Net, Drive Electric, Leading The Charge, EVtalk and EV Builders. Topic links Ecotricity - About Buyers Guide NZEV Owners - Facebook Group Charge.net.nz EV Talk Leading the charge Drive Electric Conferenz Events - EV World NZ Theo Gibson EV Builders EV Builders - Facebook Dee West Facebook This podcast uses the following third-party services for analy...
Jul 14, 2017•55 min•Ep. 1
