Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions

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 https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) Show Links: EVA Aotearoa – https://www.facebook.com/EVAAotearoa/ (https://www.facebook.com/EVAAotearoa/) Autonomous Tractors/Future Farming – http://www.bigag.com/topics/equipment/autonomous-tractors-future-farming/ (http://www.bigag.com/topics/equipment/autonomous-tractors-future-farming/) Te Radar: http://www.radarswebsite.com/ (http://www.radarswebsite.com/) NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/) Or go to: ht

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 podcast on https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page) 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 charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargecentre.co.nz. (EV Charge Centre).   This podcast uses the following third-party services for anal

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/folder.jpg () 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 https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page) 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 charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargecentre.co.nz. (EV Charge Centre).   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/nzevpodcast019-mp3-image.jpg () 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 https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page) https://www.facebook.com/nialldarwin (Niall Darwin – Facebook) 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 charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargecentre.co.nz. (EV Charge Centre). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35397763_10155349770377414_1124973349252890624_n.jpg ()         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 https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Podcast Facebook Page) 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 charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargecentre.co.nz. (EV Charge Centre).

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: http://www.theatrescenes.co.nz/tag/tony-rabbit (Tony Rabbit) http://www.bodyelectric.co.nz (Body Electric) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (Podcast Facebook Page) If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to the podcast on https://www.patreon.com/ (Patreon.com). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help fromhttp://www.oemaudio.co.nz/ (OEM Audio), New Zealand’s leading supplier of safe and reliable AC chargers and charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargec

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nzevpodcast020-mp3-image.jpg () 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 https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Patreon). The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) >> Podcast Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPodcast/) 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 charging cables. For more information go to http://www.evchargecentre.co.nz (www.evchargecentre.co.nz). This podcast uses t

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/nzev3000.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) **Productivity Commission’s submission Link: ** https://www.productivity.govt.nz/make-a-submission (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 electricity generation by 2035 and assists small scale renewable projects as well”. It does not need to be complex.  Submission in by the 8th of June. Other relevant links: http://www.blueskinenergy.co.nz/ (http://www.blueskinenergy.co.nz) https://ben.p2power.co.nz/ (https://ben.p2power.co.nz) http://www.brct.org.nz/ (http://www.brct.org.nz) >> Pod

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/folder.jpg ()               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 http://www.oemaudio.co.nz/ (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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (Patreon.com) The more support we get the more we can cover. https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Fa

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/folder.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/motorsync-ep-29.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nzevpodcast020-mp3-image.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nzevpodcast020-mp3-image.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gvi-electric.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our podcast on Patreon.com) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

  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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dXOkhBkWGg) https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (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 (https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2) 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 (https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit) Facebook Page https://www.facebook

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/nzev3000.jpg () 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/ (http://flipthefleet.org) Kitty Hawk – Cora https://youtu.be/LeFxjRMv5U8 (https://youtu.be/LeFxjRMv5U8) https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (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 (https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2) The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-th

 https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/EVIM-2018.jpg () This week Theo talk’s to Dee about her recent trip to Kyiv in Eastern Europe where she attended and spoke at http://evim.greenclinicglobal.com/evim-ev-summit-2018/ (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. <https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (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 (https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2) ** ** 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 (https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-z

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nzevpodcast020-mp3-image.jpg () 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. https://www.patreon.com/evpodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=creatorshare2 (If you enjoy our Podcast please support us by subscribing to our show on Patreon.com) https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9761626 (Become a Patron!) https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5557-the-drop-documentary-the-story-of-new-zealand-s-first-3d-printed-electric-vehicle-kit (The Drop Documentary Pledge Campaign) https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/ (NZ EV Facebook Page) Dee West: http://solcommunications.co.nz/ (solPR)/https://charge.net.nz/ (ChargeNet) Theo Gibson: http://www.evbuilders.co.nz/ (EV Builders) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysi

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Dee-and-guest-ev-episode.jpg () 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: http://solcommunications.co.nz/ (solPR)/https://charge.net.nz/ (ChargeNet) Theo Gibson: http://www.evbuilders.co.nz/ (EV Builders) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

https://www.podcasts.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nzevpodcast020-mp3-image.jpg () 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 (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/ (https://www.facebook.com/NZEVPODCAST/) Dee West: http://solcommunications.co.nz/ (solPR)/https://charge.net.nz/ (ChargeNet) Theo Gibson: http://www.evbuilders.co.nz/ (EV Builders) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp