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
NZ EV Podcast 68: Rivian - Michael McHale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
Theo talk's to Michael McHale (Rivian) about the R1T and RS1; an electric pick-up truck and SUV (7 Seater). Also, this is the last episode under the name of ‘NZ EV Podcast’. Next week we will be morphing into the ‘EV Pod…
NZ EV podcast 67: Spark 5G Autonomous Electric Vehicle Testing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:40
This week Theo and Dee talk news. Dee fills us in on her early morning start at the launch of the Sparks 5g Autonomous Electric Vehicle Trial. Spark has teamed up with Ohmio who spoke with us on episode 56 to bring NZ so…
NZ EV Podcast 66: Gen Z - Daniel West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:51
This week Theo and Dee talk to 14-year-old Daniel West (Dee's Son). What does Gen Z think about the EV revolution?
NZ EV Podcast 65: Mr & Mrs T on Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:18
This week Theo and Dee talk with Mr & Mrs T and Hayley from the New Zealand Tesla Owners club about the exciting Tesla road trip which will be travelling down the country. Proudly presented by: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Ve…
NZ EV Podcast 64: $1b Invested into Rivian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:49
This week Dee is back in the studio and the team talk EV news. We also have a new sponsor. Can you guess who it is? The NZ EV Podcast is brought to you with the help from: ChargeNet NZ – Electric Vehicle Charging Network…
NZ EV Podcast 63: Robert Llewellyn – Fully Charged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:02
This week the two EV Converters Theo Gibson and Gavin Shoebridge talk with a very special guest Robert Llewellyn. Robert Llewellyn is a British actor, comedian and writer. He plays the mechanoid Kryten in the TV sci-fi s…
NZ EV Podcast 62: Adam Metalbob – Electric Trucking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:49
This week Theo talks with listener favourite Adam Metalbob (not his real name) about trucking and the industry move towards electric powertrains. Show Links: Daimler’s Freightliner aims to be “frontrunners with electric…
NZ EV Podcast 61: Hayden Johnston – General Manager GVI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:45
This week Theo and Dee talk to Hayden Johnston General Manager at GVI about EV buyer trends. What questions do first-time EV buyers really have when purchasing an EV. How did the stink bug hitting used car imports effect…
NZ EV Podcast 60: Kiwi EV Converter Gavin Shoebridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
This week Theo and Dee talk with EV Royalty. Fresh off the plane from Slovakia, Number 16 on the LVVTA Conversion list and the inspiration for Theo’s Toyota Sera EV conversion. The one and only Gavin Shoebridge. Not only…
NZ EV Podcast 59: Jef Ikenn E-Bike Road Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:34
Hello, 2019! Theo and Dee are back on the studio. This week we talk the latest news. Top 12 Pure EV for 2019. Toyota’s move for fully electric vehicles and we talk to Jef Ikenn about his record run road trip from the top…