This week Theo is back in the studio and pulls in Darcy Ungaro and his guest from the Everyday Investor Podcast to chat about buying a new EV in 2020. What is the landscape currently looking like in New Zealand and what did Darcy go for and why? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Feb 06, 2020•41 min•Ep. 109
This week Theo chats with Nathan White co-founder of Pyka Autonomous Electric Airplanes. Pyka is building large autonomous crop-dusting planes and currently operating and testing their planes here in New Zealand. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Jan 23, 2020•20 min•Ep. 108
This week on the EV Podcast Theo chats to Joe Mattern CEO of aeroG Aviation. Joe and his team have are focused on developing novel aircraft concepts, with the vision of creating blueprints and engineering specifications for electric passenger vehicles capable of vertical take-off and landing while being able to cruise at speeds exceeding two hundred knots. areoG is one of the first companies to make their vertical lift take-off passenger vehicle designs available in X-Plane 11 flight simulator. ...
Jan 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 107
Theo Gibson is back on the EV Podcast. To start 2020 off Theo Chats with Roei Ganzarski CEO of magniX. magniX and Harbour Air just performed there first test flight of a commercial 6 seater electric seaplane the converted to electric. This is the first commercial plane to reach the sky. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Jan 09, 2020•32 min•Ep. 106
This week on the EV Podcast, the last EV Podcast for 2019. Theo chats to CEO John Worth from Geo40 a company in Taupo New Zealand about extracting battery grade Lithium from Geothermal brines. A truly sustainable solution for Lithium mining. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Dec 12, 2019•20 min•Ep. 105
This week Theo Gibson and Paul Spain talk about the recent unveilings of the new Tesla CyberTruck and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Theo also gets a chance to put a few questions forward to Sylvie Childs Senior Product Manager at Hyundai Motor UK. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 28, 2019•43 min•Ep. 104
This week on the podcast Theo Gibson chats to Andrew Rushworth Managing Director at Zero Emission Vehicles Limited. This New Zealand based innovative company founded in 2008, specialise in heavy electric vehicles and work with companies across the globe, building fit for purpose solutions. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 21, 2019•37 min•Ep. 103
This week on the EV Podcast Theo Gibson chats to Ben Haselden Marine Electrical and Electronics Manager at McKay Limited about New Zealand's first electric ferry which will be operating out of the countries capital Wellington. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 14, 2019•37 min•Ep. 102
This week on the EV Podcast Theo chats with Erik Zydervelt, CEO and Co-Founder of MEVO, Wellington’s free-floating car-sharing service. How did it all start and what is MEVO's plan for the future? Erik tells us all about it. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 101
Wow, we reached our 100th Podcast Milestone! Tune in this week to listen to Theo talking with Maxwell Parkin about the Electric Island Waiheke initiative and a special offer from OEM audio our sponsor. Thank you to all who helped me get here. Also, thank you to all our Patreon supporters. https://www.electricisland.nz/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp...
Oct 31, 2019•28 min•Ep. 100
This week on the podcast I chat to Nick Robilliard Procurement & Property Manager at Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy is a leading renewable electricity generator here in New Zealand. Nick has a very diverse role at Meridian and as part of his role is responsible for the selection and purchasing of Meridians EV Vehicle Fleet. We had a great chat, tune in. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-robilliard-1a24a010/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https:/...
Oct 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 99
This week Theo chats to Nigel Broomhall, CEO of ChargeSmart, a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure business in New Zealand. Nigel has a long history working in the electricity industry with EV's around the globe and is a very knowledgeable and insightful guy - I really enjoyed chatting with him. We also talk EV Production, Dyson shutting down it's EV Program, Neo's financial woes, Harley Davidson Livewire production halted and more. This podcast uses the following third-party servic...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 98
This week Theo is tied down with his startup so Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast) takes the driving seat and talks with Motoring Writer David Linklater about his test drive of the new Porsche Taycan. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Oct 16, 2019•36 min•Ep. 97
This week on the podcast I talk to EV Converter legend Kearon de Clouet about his EV Capri conversion he built in Australia in 2010. Not only did Kearon build an EV he also built and raced a Catavolt Electric Motorcycle on the salt flats in Australia in a world record attempt. I highly recommend Kearon's YouTube Conversion Series. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Oct 03, 2019•33 min•Ep. 96
This week Theo Talks to Andrew Altmann & David Cranwell the two directors of Storm Rides and best mates since childhood. Storm Rides is an EV scooter company most known for the fat tyre type scooter called the Cruiser S. Cool guys, cool scooters, great chat. Enjoy. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sep 27, 2019•25 min•Ep. 95
This week on the podcast Theo chats to Warren Willmot; Sales and Marketing Manager for Renault NZ about the new Rene Zoe EV which will lands in New Zealand in 2020. We also talk about what Renault is doing on the international stage of EV development. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sep 20, 2019•34 min•Ep. 94
This week Theo Gibson and Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast) talk about the newly unveiled Volkswagen ID3. Also, Tesla Model 3's start arriving in New Zealand. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sep 13, 2019•33 min•Ep. 93
This week Theo chats to Justin Boyd from the Electric Vehicle Association of Aotearoa. It has been one year since the association was founded. What does the association do and how can you join and help out? EV Association of Aotearoa: https://www.evaa.org.nz/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sep 06, 2019•24 min•Ep. 92
This week on the podcast Theo talks to Dave Budge co-founder of Jaunt. Jaunt creates unique journeys to explore regional Australia through a bespoke car rental service with iconic cars up-cycled into electric vehicles. Catering to the growing demand for tourism products that are more adventurous, more attuned to local culture and more sustainable. https://jauntmotors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jauntmotors/ You can follow us on Social Media for news, further discussions & our videos: Inst...
Aug 30, 2019•57 min•Ep. 91
This week on the podcast Theo talks EV news. What is going on with the Tesla Model 3 deliveries? Apple and Porsche team up, also news of another electric ship surfaces. EV Podcast World Podcasts Podcasts NZ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Aug 22, 2019•21 min•Ep. 90
This week Theo Gibson continues wading through the world of electric boating and talks to Sean Kelly from New Zealand based start-up ElectricBoats.Biz about his new electric boat building business. You can follow us on Social Media for news, further discussions & our videos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/ The EV Podcast is supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging ca...
Aug 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 89
This week on the EV Podcast Theo chats to Allan D’Souza, General Manager for Marine, Engineering and General Wharf Operations and Rob Willighagen, Marine Technical Superintendent from the Port of Auckland about their exciting world-first full-size electric tug boat that they have been working on for past three years. Ports of Auckland will take delivery of the tug boat in 2021. It nice to see New Zealand paving the way once again. You can follow us on Social Media for news, further discussions &...
Aug 09, 2019•43 min•Ep. 88
This week Theo Gibson talks with Paul O'Connor Manager of OEM Audio NZ and Australasia Distribution. Paul is a long-time sponsor of the podcast and is making his way to Auckland, New Zealand this weekend to attend the third annual EV World Expo. We talk about the Expo and what is on offer, we also talk about the trials and tribulations of upgrading your vehicles head unit in this modern age and how vehicle manufactures lock companies out by locking down the CanBus protocol. We also talk about 50...
Aug 02, 2019•34 min•Ep. 87
This week Theo Gibson talks with Gregory McGarvie, Managing Director at ACE EV Group in Queensland, Australia. For the past four years, ACE EV Group has been working on an affordable electric car which will be manufactured and assembled in Australia. We talk to Gregory about how it all started and where to next. ACE EV Group Electric Vehicles: The automotive industry faces a once-in-a lifetime transition and ACE EV Group is the flag bearer of a new innovative future in Australia. https://www.ace...
Jul 26, 2019•27 min•Ep. 86
Welcome back, this week Theo Gibson is back in the studio with NZ Tech Podcast Host Paul Spain to discuss the New Zealand Clean Car Standard and Discount with Paul Hunter - EV Community member from Christchurch. We also discuss the new the Top Gear and their improved EV outlook. Clean Car Standard + Clean Car Discount - A guide on how the goverment's proposed incentives will affect EV Owners: https://www.evaa.org.nz/cleancar?fbclid=IwAR3DknHB3vqPb-t8O121eJKBvXlfJYIUrnk6ihBFmkieBqwk51Y-IVMwQyU Ou...
Jul 19, 2019•39 min•Ep. 85
Hear why a multi brand Electric Vehicle store has literally cut an EV and electric motor in half. Plus, EV subsidies - what might be wrong with them and how you could help shape future subsidies. This episode of the EV Podcast features David Boot (EV City) with guest host Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast). EV City https://www.evcity.kiwi/ Our Social Media Channels: https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/ This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – E...
Jul 12, 2019•48 min•Ep. 84
A recast of Theo and Dee talking with Lizzy Grant - Team Leader of the University of Auckland Formula SAE racing team. 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. Our Social Media Channels: https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/ This week's podcast i...
Jul 08, 2019•48 min•Ep. 83
Theo and Dee talk with Rob McEwan - Executive Director of the EVolocity Program; an EV kit building competition in New Zealand schools. This episode is recast of NZ EV Podcast Episode 8 broadcasts on the 7th of October 2017. EVolocity: https://evolocity.co.nz/school/ Our Social Media Channels: https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/ This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz The NZ ...
Jun 28, 2019•47 min•Ep. 82
This week Theo and Dee talk with Eva Hakansson; a mechanical engineer and the world’s fastest woman - on the world’s fastest, electric motorbike. Building the world’s fastest (electric) motorcycle 1,000 HP of battery power! 400 mph (650km/h) as the goal! Green Envy: http://greenenvyracing.com/ Our Social Media Channels: https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/ This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https:...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 81
This week Theo and Dee chat to Tom and Lynette Short from Team Electric Taupo (TSR Motors) about EV conversions, Electric Drag Racing and how to make EV conversions more affordable for New Zealanders. This week Theo and Dee chat about the Electrifying Conversations road trip taking place in November. We talk Tesla Model 3 pricing and other EV news. New Zealand welcomes the world to join Electrifying Conversations: https://electrifyingconversations.co.nz/ Our Social Media Channels: https://www.in...
Jun 14, 2019•50 min•Ep. 80