Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions (Podcasts NZ)

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 Lime electric scooter being stolen in Christchurch and what that looks like on a global stage.

EV Power, Wall Charger 16/32 Amp single phase with RFID tag for turn on and off, Untethered with type 2 socket - OEM Audio: https://oemaudio.co.nz/product/ev-power-wall-charger-16-32-amp-single-phase-with-rfid-tag-for-turn-on-and-off-untethered-with-type-2-socket/

EV World 2019 - The 3rd EV World NZ Expo, EV Champions Awards and Industry Conference: https://www.conferenz.co.nz/events/evworld-nz-2019

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 cables - https://www.oemaudio.co.nz/

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.

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 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 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 & 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 cables - https://www.oemaudio.co.nz/

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.

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 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 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 by subscribing to the podcast on Patreon.com. The more support we get the more we can cover.
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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:

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 cables - https://www.oemaudio.co.nz/

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.

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 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 week Theo and Dee talk with Mr & Mrs T and Hayley from the New Zealand Tesla Owners club about the exciting Tesla road trip which will be travelling down the country.
Proudly presented by:
ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network – Charge.net.nz

Show Links:

Mr and Mrs T on Tour:
https://mrandmrstontour.com/next-stop/
Tesla Owners Club New Zealand:
https://www.teslaownersclub.co.nz/

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by:

OEM Audio – New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables – https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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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 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-bikes-(1)

E-scooters: https://www.mercury.co.nz/e-transport-(1)/e-bikes-(1)/try-an-e-bike?viewmode=0

Special power plans for New Zealand customers who want to save money when charging their Electric vehicles.

For more info see: https://www.mercury.co.nz/

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 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

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 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 Paul and get free freight.

Go to https://oemaudio.co.nz/

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 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/

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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/

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 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 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.instagram.com/evpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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.

https://www.idleoff.com.au/

This week Theo and Dee talk to 14-year-old Daniel West (Dee's Son). What does Gen Z think about the EV revolution? Will the younger generation own their own vehicles in years to come or even bother to sit their driver license test? What does the younger generation think about how we are treating the planet? We get Daniel’s views on the state of the world he is growing up in.

Proudly presented by:

ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by:

OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables -  evpower.co.nz

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!

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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/

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 is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 week Dee talks with EV champion Martin Kane, recipient of the EV Champion Award in 2018.

Our Social Media Channels:

https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 Week Dee talks to participants at the Nordic EV Summit which was held in at the end of March in Norway.

You can follow us on Social Media here:

https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/
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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 cables - https://www.oemaudio.co.nz/

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.

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 EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 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 week Theo is joined by friend and EV Converter Gavin Shoebridge, we talk with EV Converter Mat Coates about his recent EV Build, we talk about Toyota's new self-charging hybrid ad campaign and HPC charging for EV conversions.

This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 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 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.

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 week I was invited on the new Podcast This Climate Business hosted by Vincent Heeringa. We a good chat about EV's, Enjoy.

This week Theo and Dee talk to Nissan Leaf Driver Gilbert Rae and Tesla Driver Darryl Jeremy Naidoo about navigating the world of charging and the do's the and don'ts for new EV drivers.

This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz 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.

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.

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

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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-ev.com.au/

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 cables -  https://www.oemaudio.co.nz/

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.

This week Dee and Theo talk to Dan Alpe about Jucy's Rentals new EV Campervan offering for the true eco-tourism experience.

Jucy EV Campers: https://www.jucy.co.nz

Our Social Media Channels:

https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 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 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 week Theo and Dee bring you the newly branded EV Podcast. A podcast where they talk about Electric Vehicles, eco-tech, sustainability and more! The EV Podcast is not your average tech show. Theo and Dee bring you more of a talk show rather than just the plain news. They share their opinions and thoughts around the worlds latest innovations and talk with the people on the ground selling, building and inventing. This week they talk with EV Converter Gavin Shoebridge.

This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables -  https://evpower.co.nz
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. 

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.

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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, product management, and marketing at AeroVironment, an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Developer, where he spent seven years elevating the AeroVironment into the industry leader, spearheading the company’s global expansion and launching its fleet management software solution. He has held roles in business development, finance, and strategy for several venture-backed technology start-ups. 

https://www.evconnect.com/

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 – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 expert advice & support given to drivers on a daily basis. Russ is currently working on the Jaunt Land Rover conversion project with Dave Budge who Theo interviewed last year.

https://www.evup.com.au/
 

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 week Dee and Theo talk to Tomas Brødreskift in Norway about the P2 Xcursion, a hybrid 2-seater seaplane. A ten-Year labour of love soon to grace our skies and seas.

Equator Aircraft: https://www.equatoraircraft.com/

Our Social Media Channels:

https://www.instagram.com/evpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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.

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.instagram.com/evpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/THEEVPODCAST/

EVPodcast - WorldPodcasts.com

This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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/

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

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The NZ EV Podcast is supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

This week Theo and Dee talk news. Dee fills us in on her early morning start at the launch of the Sparks 5g Autonomous Electric Vehicle Trial. Spark has teamed up with Ohmio who spoke with us on episode 56 to bring NZ some exciting new electric toys.

https://ohmio.com/

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

1. https://boltonebikes.com/
2. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pIKzo5py1zt3U2O-Bqo3A
3. https://boltonebikes.com/blogs/podcast/bolton-ebikes-the-origin-ep-1

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 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/

It was a full house in Studio this week for Theo and Dee, with our old friend Gavin Shoebridge and the international EV living (humble) legend Wiebe Wakker. Wiebe has driven a VW Golf EV conversion through 33 countries and covered over 95,000km. Dee was so impressed, she was actually speechless. Kinda. Tune in and see if you can spot the silence.

Plug Me In: https://plugmeinproject.com/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

This week Theo talk's to Michael McHale, head of communication at Rivian about the R1T and RS1 - an electric pick up truck and SUV (7 Seater). Also, this is the last episode under the name of NZ EV Podcast and from next week we will be morphing into the EV Podcast. The same show just even better.

Here at the EV Podcast, we are not just interested in talking about cars, we are also interested in talking about the wider sustainable picture. This week Theo and Dee talk to co-founder and visionary of the Ecostore Malcolm Rands. How did it all begin and where to now?

Eco Store - http://www.ecostore.co.nz/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

This week Dee talks to participants at the Nordic EV Summit which was held at the end of March in Norway. This is part 2 of these interviews.

Nordic EV Summit 2019:

https://nordicevs.no/

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This week's podcast is proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network - https://www.charge.net.nz

The NZ EV Podcast is also supported by: OEM Audio - New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables - https://evpower.co.nz

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
EV Builders
EV Source

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 nzev@evbuilders.co.nz 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/ChargeNet
Theo Gibson: EV Builders

Highlights: EV World 2017

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 Net
https://charge.net.nz

Flip the Fleet
http://flipthefleet.org

NZ EV Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/

Dee West: solPR
Theo Gibson: EV Builders

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

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-us-first-next-gen-ev/

NZ EV Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/

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

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 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 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

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 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 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
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Dee West: solPR/ChargeNet
Theo Gibson: EV Builders

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 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.

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Dee West: solPR/ChargeNet
Theo Gibson: EV Builders

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.

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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

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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

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