EV Podcast: Idle Off - Why is idling vehicles in schools still OK?

EV Podcast: Idle Off - Why is idling vehicles in schools still OK?

Author: Podcasts NZ February 5, 2021 Duration: 23:05
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.

If you're curious about where the electric revolution is headed next, you've found a good place to start. Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions, from Podcasts NZ, digs into the details that matter to both current owners and the simply curious. Each episode moves beyond headlines to explore the real-world implications of new battery tech, shifting policies, and the latest models hitting the road. The conversation often expands to include the wider ecosystem of electric transport-from bikes and boats to the concept of electric planes-and how it all ties into broader sustainability goals. You’ll hear interviews with people who are shaping the industry, balanced with straightforward discussions that break down complex topics. This isn't just about specs and range figures; it's about understanding the cultural and technological shift happening right now. Tune in for a grounded, informative take on a fast-moving world. Whether your interest is leisure, automotive tech, or the sheer engineering behind it, this podcast serves as a reliable guide through the noise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions
Podcast Episodes
EV Podcast: Oz Jabur Mercury NZ - Head of Product and Innovation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:12
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 af…
EV Podcast: Edward Harvey - EVNEX Vehicle Chargers and Software [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
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…
EV Podcast: Michael Eaglen - Electric Fast Ferries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
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 Zea…
EV Podcast: Emma Sutcliffe - Director of EVUp Australia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
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 advoc…
EV Podcast: Christopher Hilton - beam e scooters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
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 Corpo…
EV Podcast: Julia Jack - Mercury NZ - EV Subscription [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
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 nin…
EV Podcast: Kyle Chittock - Bolton Electric Bikes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:38
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 i…
EV Podcast: Darcy Ungaro - Buying a new EV in 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:39
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…