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EV QUEST

Adrian Maidment

EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market. Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility. From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest

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28:09

Christmas Special, with guest Riz Akhtar

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2023/12/21

Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Christmas Podcast Special. I’m Adrian Maidment, and this episode I look back on 2023, look forward to 2024. My guest to review the year and look into whats's happening in 2024, is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, in Australia.Make sure to follow the EV Quest Podcast, so you'll get notified every time a new episode drops. Also, if you have a moment, please leave us a rating. And Merry Christmas to you and your family🎄Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven:

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21:14

After the Clean Car Discount, with Kirsten Corson -...

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2023/12/20

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.

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29:28

EV Charging around the world, with guest Dunstan Power

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2023/12/18

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

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EV NEWS SHORTS - 151224

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2023/12/15

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

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31:23

Teaching EV Repairs - with guest Kevin O'Neill

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2023/12/10

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:

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EV News Shorts-81223

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2023/12/07

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 awardsMENTIONED 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:

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22:28

EVolocity - Teaching students to design, build, and...

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2023/12/05

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/

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EV News Shorts-51223

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2023/12/05

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

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23:10

Mark Lampard from go EV - EV Chargers

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2023/11/27

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

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20:30

Christopher Boyle from Fabrum - Transforming Air...

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2023/11/20

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

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38:57

Unforgettable Road Trip: Driving Around Australia in...

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2023/11/17

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👍 Don't forget to followfor more content like this. Your support drives us to bring you the best in EV content!#teslamodel3 #Australia

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21:21

GWM ORA Owner Review: Unveiling the Pros and Cons

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2023/11/12

🚗 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

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13:25

1 Year with the MG HS Hybrid: Owner Insights

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2023/10/27

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 suitFind 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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13:49

New BYD Dolphin Review - with holiday road trip

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2023/10/23

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?

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20:47

Australian EV Market Update with Riz Akhtar from Carloop

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2023/10/17

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 👉

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20:57

How to study Sustainability - with Meg Jones

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2023/10/10

“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

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28:32

Vehicle leasing with Dennis Kelly- FleetPartners NZ

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2023/10/04

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:

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12:58

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Review

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2023/09/27

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

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28:12

Jonny Parker - Thundergrid

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2023/09/24

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/

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35:40

Hydrogen Transport Update with Mark Irving

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2023/09/21

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/

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