This week Theo and Dee are back in the studio and catch up while talking the EV news. Well mainly catch up. We announce prize winners of our feedback competition, and we talk EV T2 trial coming to an end, 10,000 EV registration and Star Trek. Show Links: Tesla Model X owner says car ‘saved’ them after a plane crashed into his electric SUV: https://electrek.co/2018/09/20/tesla-model-x-owner-saved-them-plane-crash-electric-suv/ Porsche Drops Diesel: http://evtalk.co.nz/porsche-drops-diesel/ NZ’s 1...
Sep 28, 2018•47 min•Ep. 49
This week Theo is back from his holiday in Samoa and talks through stats recently received from the LVVTA about EV Conversions in New Zealand. What number are you, where do you fit on the list? Show Links: Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association EV’s as at August 2018: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_arSeI4qjx9nLG2pbQH7REZ61tPQWKwkx87kOHyIAvs/edit#gid=1505268801 **LVVTA: ** https://www.lvvta.org.nz/ NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Or go to: www.nzevpo...
Sep 21, 2018•14 min•Ep. 48
Z Energy buys Flick Electric, NZ electric rubbish trucks, Unitech Quadbike unveiling at EV World 2018, Dee vents why she’s not a hydrogen fan, Fev Smart Vehicles & more. Please do send us your questions on our social channels or join us in the studio! Show Links: NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Or go to: www.nzevpodcast.com The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help from OEM Audio, New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and c...
Sep 07, 2018•24 min•Ep. 47
This week Theo and Dee talk to Sergio Baron a genuine genius. Sergio works in nanotech, particularly battery and storage technology. He’s a professor and entrepreneur. His company, Dynami Technology, has been all over the news in South America and is poised to be a massive force for good, as Argentina holds one of the world’s most significant sources of Lithium on the planet. You guessed it we are talking batteries. Show Links: Sergio Baron – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiobaron/ NZ EV Podcas...
Aug 31, 2018•38 min•Ep. 46
This week Theo and Dee talk with Lizzy Grant Team Leader of the University of Auckland Formula SAE racing team who attended this years EV World. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) hosts the annual Formula SAE-A event. It is a three-day international, student engineering competition centred on the design, construction and racing of an internal combustion or electric race car up to 610cc/80kW. Show Links: F:SAE:47 http://fsae.co.nz University of Auckland Formula SAE Team https://www.faceboo...
Aug 24, 2018•34 min•Ep. 45
This week Theo talks with Grant Covic, an Auckland University Professor & co-founder of HaloIPT – a magnetic wireless EV charging system which is one of the most exciting spin-outs from UniServices. The University of Auckland’s commercialisation company technology has been taken up by UK companies including Rolls-Royce. Show Links: Going Wireless: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/the-media/ourstories/going-wireless.html Professor Grant Anthony Covic: https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/prof...
Aug 17, 2018•50 min•Ep. 44
A slightly shell-shocked Dee and Theo talk with Alan Miller EV Converter (First Featured on Episode 2 “Conversion Kings”) about EV Conversions and the heavy fleet predictions for New Zealand. Show Links: EV World 2018 9-11 August: https://www.conferenz.co.nz/events/evworld-nz-2018 NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Or go to: www.nzevpodcast.com The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help from OEM Audio, New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC ...
Aug 10, 2018•40 min•Ep. 43
This week Dee and Theo are busy preparing for EV World 2018 which runs from the 9th-11th of August in Auckland. So we talk about what there is to look forward to and listen back to some of the highlights from last years EV World 2017. See you there. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! Show Links: EV World 2018 – https://www.conferenz.co.nz/events/evworld-nz-2018 NZ EV Podcast Fac...
Aug 03, 2018•54 min•Ep. 42
This week Dee and Theo talk with Vanessa Wills from the AA (The Automobile Association) about the launch of EV Roam. EVRoam is a live database of New Zealand’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It collects real-time information from all safe and monitored public charge points around New Zealand, and freely distributes it. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! Show Links: ht...
Jul 27, 2018•41 min•Ep. 41
This week Theo and Dee catch up with tinkerer and engineer extraordinaire, Niall Darwin and get an update on his negotiations with Tesla about restoring charging to his Tesla he repaired, and Dee fills us in on her latest speaking event at a conference in Scotland. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! Show Links: NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ ...
Jul 20, 2018•38 min•Ep. 40
This week Dee is away speaking at a conference in Scotland. Theo talks with guests comedian Te Radar and EV Enthusiast Justin Boyd about autonomous electric battle droid tractors and the new Electric Vehicle Association of Aotearoa. If you own EV sign up to the Electric Vehicle Association of Aotearoa today. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! Show Links: EVA Aotearoa – https://w...
Jul 13, 2018•39 min•Ep. 39
This week Theo and Dee talk EV aviation. Is electric commercial flight possible? If so when will it land? Theo and Dee talk with specialist Dr Rod Badcock from the Robinson Research Institute in Wellington. The Robinson Research Institute was awarded $6.3 million by the government’s Endeavour Fund late last year (2017) to research hybrid-electric passenger planes. New Zealand is more in the game than you would at first think. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podca...
Jul 06, 2018•39 min•Ep. 38
This week Theo and Dee talk News. Why are we rapidly approaching an autonomous vehicle future, where did it all start? An EV beats the Pikes Peak record. Tesla Opens New Store in Auckland, Kona EV selling like hot cakes around the world and more. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help from OEM Audio, New Z...
Jun 29, 2018•38 min•Ep. 37
This week Theo is away working on his new startup, so Dee talks with tinkerer and engineer extraordinaire, Niall Darwin about everything from the right to repair, to heavy vehicle conversions. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page Niall Darwin – Facebook The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help from OEM Audio, New Zealand’s leading supplier of s...
Jun 22, 2018•43 min•Ep. 36
This week Theo and Dee do their best to stay on topic and talk electric trucks with EV enthusiast, truck driver and regular listener Adam Metalbob. Will NZ embrace a heavy electric fleet? Theo, Dee and Adam talk about the pros and cons and somehow get on to Nissan Leaf Body Kits, Mexican air suspension and baby seals. Just a usual day in the studio for the NZ EV Podcast. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com . The more support we get the more we ...
Jun 15, 2018•51 min•Ep. 35
This week Theo talks to an old family friend Tony Rabbit while he is on town working on an Auckland Theatre production. Tony is a man of many talents and is very well known in the theatre world working as a set and lighting designer. For the last 12 years, Tony has worked with Segways and is now developing wheelchairs here in New Zealand using Segway tech so the users can go anywhere. Show Links: Tony Rabbit Body Electric Podcast Facebook Page If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscr...
Jun 08, 2018•Ep. 34
An insightful discussion with guests and leading tech entrepreneurs Rod Drury (Founder/Executive Director, Xero) and Steve West (CEO, Chargenet). Topics included EV tech, development, sustainability, energy independence, public transport in New Zealand and the Porsche Electric Conversion Project that Rod is keen to carry out. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon . The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! >> Podcast Faceb...
Jun 01, 2018•41 min•Ep. 33
This week Theo and Dee talk with Scott Willis about the Blueskin Energy Project in Theo’s town of birth Dunedin. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com. The more support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! **Productivity Commission’s submission Link: ** https://www.productivity.govt.nz/make-a-submission People can just make a really simple submission, i.e. “put in place a regulatory framework that supports the goal of 100% renewable ele...
May 25, 2018•37 min•Ep. 32
This week Theo and Dee talk with guest Peter Sewell long-time EV Converter and enthusiast. We talk about Peter’s EV Conversions, Mitsubishi Outlander Battery Upgrades and EMF in EVS. We also talk to Paul O’Connor – CEO of OEM Audio , our new sponsor. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com. More support we get the more we can cover. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The more sup...
May 18, 2018•48 min•Ep. 31
This week Theo and Dee talk with guest Steve Withers an electric vehicle owner and enthusiast about EV tax incentives, EV uptake and fleet conversion in NZ. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
May 11, 2018•48 min•Ep. 30
This week Theo is in the studio and Dee is on holiday in Argentina. Theo chat’s with Sytse Tacoma about upgrading his battery pack on the bike he converted from petrol to electric drive so he can attempt to beat the New Zealand land speed record on an electric bike. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podt...
May 04, 2018•33 min•Ep. 29
This week Theo is back in the studio. Dee and Theo chat with Steve West and John Fitness about Tesla After Sales Service in New Zealand. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Apr 27, 2018•50 min•Ep. 28
EV enthusiast Dee West (solPR/ChargeNet) and EV converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson (EV Builders/Gibson Solutions Ltd) talk news, rumours and more. Theo still has man flu so Dee talks with Sigurd Magnusson from about the NZ Electric Car Guide. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytic...
Apr 20, 2018•15 min•Ep. 27
This week Theo has man flu (we hope he survives) so Dee talks with Andrew Dudley from GVI Electric about stink bugs and EV supply. Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Apr 18, 2018•18 min•Ep. 26
EV enthusiast Dee West (solPR/ChargeNet) and EV converter and enthusiast Theo Gibson (EV Builders/Gibson Solutions Ltd) talk news, rumours and more. This week Theo and Dee talk April Fools’ pranks in the EV world. Serato April Fools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dXOkhBkWGg Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 The Drop Do...
Apr 06, 2018•24 min•Ep. 25
This week Theo and Dee talk to Dima Ivanov from Flip the Fleet about the data they have uncovered pointing to the Nissan Leaf 30 Kwh rapid degradation of battery packs. Also, Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast) shares an interview with us where he interviews Fred Reid – CEO, Zephyr Airwork about the autonomous flying vehicle they are developing here in New Zealand. Flip the Fleet http://flipthefleet.org Kitty Hawk – Cora https://youtu.be/LeFxjRMv5U8 Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please supp...
Mar 30, 2018•45 min•Ep. 24
This week Theo talk’s to Dee about her recent trip to Kyiv in Eastern Europe where she attended and spoke at EVIM 2018: III New Mobility and EV Summit for Central and Eastern Europe . We also talk Uber, and their self-driving tech and Theo makes a few special thank you’s. < Become a Patron! If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our show on Patreon.com https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 ** ** The Dro...
Mar 23, 2018•33 min•Ep. 23
This week Dee is travelling on the 2018 NZ EV Road Trip. Theo is in the studio talking EV News with Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast) and Shawn Moodie (solPR). We have a chat about stink bugs, self-driving suitcase robots and flying autonomous cars. If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our show on Patreon.com Become a Patron! The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign NZ EV Facebook Page Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party...
Mar 16, 2018•31 min•Ep. 22
This week we talk with the team from TEG (Times Electric Group) about the unveiling of the new 35-seater electric bus that is joining AUT’s fleet. A great collaboration between TEG, EECA, Tranzit Group, AUT and Ventus Energy. We also talk about the launch of our new international version of the podcast and our Patreon campaign we are launching. Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtr...
Mar 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 21
This week we talk with Ngaio Parker a good friend of Dee’s who is over from Silicon Valley in California. California has the highest uptake of EV’s in the US and this week we ask why that is. The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ Dee West: solPR / ChargeNet Theo Gibson: EV Builders This podcast uses the following thi...
Mar 02, 2018•32 min•Ep. 20
