EV QUEST

“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 Links:
https://www.footprintnetwork.org/
https://www.overshootday.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/
https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/biomimetic-design-10-examples-of-nature-inspiring-technology

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: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/
FleetPartners Podcast: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/resources/podcast

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✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maidment/

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

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/

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/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the number of people with their vehicles at the charger can potentially grow, which could lead to issues.  In this episode of the EV QUEST Podcast, I’m talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron about EV Etiquette. The do's and don'ts at the charging station.

EV Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are Designed and Built in New Zealand.

Hi. I’m Adrian from EV Quest. And today I‘m  ticking of something new on my EV journey. It’s my first  drive an electric BMW drive - BMW iX1 xDrive30. 

I’m expecting luxury, quality and performance.

It's priced from $96,990 + ORC. WLPT range 440km.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is rated at 230kW and 494Nm.
0-100km/h  in 5.6 seconds.

CAR SUPPLIED BY COOMBES JOHNSTON BMW TAURANGA
https://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/

Chris Glazewski from UBCO explains to Adrian Maidment, the key features you need to know about the UBCO 2 x2 Electric Bike. They're on a hill at Adventure Playground, located in Rotorua, New Zealand.

#ubco #electricbike #evquest
MENTIONED
UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/
Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

Adrian Maidment is at Adventure Playground Rotorua, testing out the UBCO 2 x 2 ELECTRIC BIKE. First up it's a lesson on  how to ride the electric bike, then Adrian is on his way up a hill with crew from Adventure Playground and UBCO.

MENTIONED
UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/
Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

New to New Zealand, the MG4 is currently available in 4 options. With the big highlight being the price, The base model Excite 51 is priced from 46, 990. So that's sub 40 with the Clean Car rebate!

In this podcast I’ll be checking out interior, looks, performance, some negatives, Drive train, and all the reasons why this car should be a winner for MG.

For this review, I‘m driving the Essence 64, which is 2 models up from the base model. It has a  64kwh battery, a WLTP range of 435kms, And priced from 54,990 before the clean car rebate.

A big thanks to FARMER MG  in Tauranga for supplying me the MG4 to review.