EV QUEST

The New Zealand EV market is facing uncertainty as the clean car rebate is about to be removed by the new government. In this episode, Adrian Maidment interviews Kirsten Carson, incoming chair of Drive Electric, to discuss the current state of the EV market and future plans to encourage EV adoption. 

Drive Electric 👉 https://driveelectric.org.nz/

The EV Quest Podcast is available on all leading platforms, including: Apple Music, Spotify and iHeart.

EV Charging is the topic of discussion in this episode, as Adrian talks to Dunstan Power, from ByteSnap Design and Versinetic in the UK.

ByteSnap Design provides award winning consultancy for electronics design services - Software Development and Hardware Design. Versinetic are specialists in the design and development of Smart EV chargers.

Dunstan graduated with a degree in engineering from Cambridge University, and has been working in the electronics industry since 1992, and is a leading authority on EV charging.
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ByteSnap Design: https://www.bytesnap.com/
Versinetic: https://www.versinetic.com/

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting  recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world.

Included in this episode - Rebate rolled, Range Rover - roll up, and funds raised for Red Cross 

MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇
The Driven: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/15/record-broken-as-ev-enthusiast-rocks-around-australia-in-just-10-days/
The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/13/23999724/range-rover-ev-prototype-teaser-waiting-list

As the numbers of EVs and Hybrids increase on our roads, there is a growing need for qualified automotive engineering technicians to repair these vehicles. Are there currently enough technicians? And what repairs are most commonly carried out?  

For insights into the  world of EV training, I’m talking with Kevin O'Neill, Principal Lecturer of Automotive Engineering, at Otago Polytechnic.

Course Link: https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-certificate-in-electric-vehicle-automotive-engineering-level-5/

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting  recent EV news headlines. From New Zealand and around the world.

In this episode - Aussie EV Sales news, EVs in the Sky,  and tis the season for EV awards

MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇
Aussie EV Sales: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/06/tesla-share-of-australia-ev-market-falls-below-50-pct-as-chinese-brands-make-their-marque/
Electrifying.com: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/electrifying-com-s-electric-experts-award-new-volvo-ex30-top-prize

For school children with an interest or potential interest in engineering - EVolocity could be for them.

With help from EVolocity,  School-age students design, build and compete with their own electric vehicles.

In this podcast Adrian Maidment from EV Quest talks with Sam Knox - EVolocity Technology Specialist and Shanon Wildman - EVolocity Regional coordination. 

Find out more about EVolocity 👉  https://evolocity.co.nz/

Some news headlines in the world of EV news. New Zealand and news from the world.

Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode I’m talking with Mark Lampard, owner of Australian business "go EV".  Along with EV Chargers, Mark has over 20 years of experience in the import and distribution of technology products with his successful audio-visual product distribution company, Corsair Solutions. 

We're talking 👇
✅ Types of Chargers
✅ The Australian network
✅ Industry developments
✅ Charging tips for new EV owners
✅ And more...

For more info on  go EV 👉 https://go-ev.com.au/

This episode, we're looking at the developing use of hydrogen in the aviation industry. 
👉 What are the plans? Who is involved? When are these big changes planned to take place?

Adrian Maidment is talking with Christopher Boyle, Executive Chair and Managing Director, Fabrum.

Fabrum is an innovator in zero-emission transition technologies - based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The company’s core areas include green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. 

Customers have included -  NASA, Rolls Royce, Rocket Lab, and Hamilton Jet.

Fabrum - https://fabrum.nz/

In this EV Quest Podcast, Adrian talks with long distance driver Richard Laxton. Starting in Melbourne, Richard has driven his Tesla Model 3 around the circumference of Australia. 

We talk: 👇
✅ Driving challenges
✅  How the Model 3 has performed
✅  The many different ways Richard has charged his Tesla
✅  Tourist highlights from this adventure

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#teslamodel3  #Australia #longdistancedrive

🚗 Join us on an another EV quest,  with a detailed owner review of the GWM Ora! 🌟

🔍 In this podcast, we speak to Neil Johns, GWM Ora owner, who's share his experience of owning the Ora. 

👉 What's in store for you in this podcast:

Performance Insights: Get behind the wheel as our owner shares their firsthand experience on the driving performance of the GWM Ora. How does it handle the city  and the open roads? Let's find out! 🏙️🛣️

Range Reality Check: One of the biggest concerns with EVs is the driving range. We'll explore how the GWM Ora holds up in real-world conditions. 

Pros & Cons Unveiled: No car is perfect, and the GWM Ora is no exception. We discuss the highs and lows, giving you an unfiltered perspective. 💡👍👎
EV Showdown: How does the GWM Ora stand up against other popular EVs like the BYD Atto 3? 

Final Verdict: Is the GWM Ora the right EV for you? We wrap up with our owner's honest opinion and final thoughts. 🏁

🌐 Whether you're an EV enthusiast or considering your first electric car purchase, this video is packed with invaluable insights and real-user experiences that you won't want to miss.

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#GWMOra #ElectricVehicles #CarReview  

MG HS Hybrid owner Aiden Dean, reviews his SUV.  Topics covered included
✅ Why purchased 
✅ Other Options
✅ Positives
✅ What could be better
✅ Who the MG would best suit

Find out more about EV Quest at 👉 https://evquest.co.nz/
There is also an EV Quest podcast, available on  all leading platforms.
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The DYD Dolphin was recently released in New Zealand. For this video Adrian is testing out the Extended Range version (thers's also a Standard range version). Once he checks the Dolphin out, he's taking it on a drive from South Auckland to a popular NZ holiday destination. How it it perform?

There's been a lot of recent developments in the Australian EV market.  So, Adrian Maidment thought it was time for another catchup to find out what's going on in Oz. I’m again talking with Riz Akhtar, founder of  Carloop.

Carloop helps businesses transition to EVs, through the use of their  specialised  EV data. Riz also writes for Electric Vehicle news site - The Driven.

This episode was recorded before the release of the BYD Seal launch event  on October 17. Details here 👉 https://electrek.co/2023/10/17/byd-seal-take-on-teslas-model-3-australia-lower-prices/

“Sustainability” is a term getting used more and more, and acted on more and more. So how can you gain more knowledge in this area if you have the desire to enhance your education in sustainability?

Well that’s what my guest today has done. I’m Adrian Maidment, and I’m talking with Meg Jones, from The Shine Collective, who recently completed the  University of Cambridge’s Business Sustainability Management qualification.

Sustainability Links:
https://www.footprintnetwork.org/
https://www.overshootday.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/
https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/biomimetic-design-10-examples-of-nature-inspiring-technology

Vehicle leasing is on the agenda today, as Adrian Maidment talks with Dennis Kelly, Director of FleetPartners NZ.

FleetPartners is New Zealand's leading provider of vehicle leasing, fleet management and heavy commercial vehicle leasing.

During the podcast,  we firstly look at leasing overall.  Then, focus in on the leasing of EVs, and the huge impact the growth of EVs is having on the leasing industry, and the motoring industry in general.

Mentioned in interview: 🎙️
FleetPartners: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/
FleetPartners Podcast: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/resources/podcast

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This is the new Lexus RZ450e, now available in New Zealand in 2 variations. The RZ 450e Core and the RZ 450e Dynamic.  The SUV I have today is the Dynamic version.

In this video I’ll be checking its exteriors, Interior comfort, all its safety technology, plus freaking out about driving RZ 450e, the most expensive EV I’ve driven!
#electricLexus #rz450e #evquest 

RZ 450e supplied by Lexus of Tauranga 👇https://www.lexus.co.nz/en/dealers/tauranga.html

Charging infrastructure and smart charging, are the topics for this EV Quest Podcast. Adrian Maidment is  talking with Jonny Parker, CEO and Co-founder of Wellington based company Thundergrid.  We also talk about car fleet conversions from ICE vehicles to EVs.

Thundergrid’s  purpose is to ease the load on the grid, and eliminate barriers to electric vehicle adoption. 

Thundergrid - https://www.thundergrid.net/

This episode, Adrian Maidment is talking  hydrogen transport with Mark Irving. Mark is the Business Development Manager,  at Heavy Vehicle and Machinery Solutions, a New Zealand company leading the way in converting existing diesel vehicles to hydrogen.

We're discussing the major industry players in New Zealand, new hydrogen projects and how the hydrogen industry  is developing in NZ.

Mentioned:
Hydrogen NZ: https://www.nzhydrogen.org/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the number of people with their vehicles at the charger can potentially grow, which could lead to issues.  In this episode of the EV QUEST Podcast, I’m talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron about EV Etiquette. The do's and don'ts at the charging station.

EV Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are Designed and Built in New Zealand.