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: Worlds First Electric Tug Boat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:39
Theo chats to Allan D’Souza, General Manager for Marine, Engineering & General Wharf Operations & Rob Willighagen, Marine Technical Superintendent from the Port of Auckland about their exciting world-first full-size elec…
EV Podcast: EV World 2019, OEM Audio & Missing Lime Scooters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
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 th…
EV Podcast: EV Production Begins in Australia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:32
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 Managing Director -Gregory McGarvie about how it all started and wher…
EV Podcast: NZ Clean Standard & Discount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
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.
EV Podcast: EV Subsidies and The Good Car Salesman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
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.
EV Podcast: Formula SAE Recast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:25
This week A recast of Theo and Dee talking with Lizzy Grant - Team Leader of the University of Auckland Formula SAE racing team.
EV Podcast: Recast EVolocity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:28
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 2…
EV Podcast: Team Taupo Electric [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:39
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.
EV Podcast: Electrifying Conversations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:44
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.