Episodes
Theo does a podcast in the air flying in New Zealand's first Electric Plane with Gary Freedman.
Published 03/25/21
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?
Published 02/25/21
Why has smoking around children been banned…but idling vehicles in schools is still OK? This week I chat with Emma Sutcliffe and Clare Walter about the Idle Off Initiative.
Published 02/04/21
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
Published 12/24/20
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.
Published 12/17/20
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.
Published 12/10/20
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.
Published 10/08/20
This week I chat with CEO Jordan Ramer (EV Connect) - an accomplished Technology Executive & Entrepreneur who has helped raise tens of millions of dollars in financing for growth companies in clean energy, transportation, and resource efficiency sectors.
Published 09/11/20
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.
Published 09/04/20
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!
Published 08/28/20
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.
Published 08/07/20
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.
Published 08/01/20
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.
Published 07/17/20
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.
Published 07/03/20
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.
Published 06/25/20
This week I was invited on the new Podcast This Climate Business hosted by Vincent Heeringa. We a good chat about EV's, Enjoy.
Published 06/15/20
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!
Published 06/05/20
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.
Published 06/02/20
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.
Published 05/17/20
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...
Published 04/24/20
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.
Published 04/17/20
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 that may look after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Published 04/10/20
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.
Published 04/03/20
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.
Published 03/27/20