EV Podcast: Rod Badcock - The Robinson Research Institute

EV Podcast: Rod Badcock - The Robinson Research Institute

Author: Podcasts NZ October 9, 2020 Duration: 40:49
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.

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Electric Vehicle Podcast: EV news and discussions
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