EV QUEST

What’s going on in the Australian EV world? That’s what Adrian Maidment is discussing with Riz Akhtar.

Riz the founder of carloop, which specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. Riz is also a writer for Australian publication - The Driven.

We also chat about the selection of EVs in New Zealand compared to Australia, NZ Fieldays, Cybertruck testing, and what brand is standing out, making waves in OZ.

At Fieldays 2023, Professor Sally Brooker from Otago University gives an update on using hydrogen as a vehicle power source. Adrian Maidment first spoke to Professor Sally Brooker at theb 2022 Fieldays.    

Professor Sally Brooker is co-leading a German-NZ Green Hydrogen alliance with Dr Paul Jerabek, of the Institute of Hydrogen Technology, Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon.

Today I have a test drive, to test drive, Cupra’s First Electric Vehicle, the Cupra Born, a Bespoke pure-electric vehicle, now available to order in New Zealand.   

There’s a demonstrator travelling around NZ, so I’m booked in at Farmer CUPRA, in Tauranga  for my test drive.

The plan was to  cover as much as I could about the car, including - performance, interior features, and looks...but then I got stuck in traffic!!!!

EV FireSafe is a private company that received seed funding from the Australian Department of Defence to research electric vehicle high voltage battery fires & emergency response, particularly where the EV is connected to energised charging.

Their research is referenced by the Australasian Fire Agencies Council, National Fire Chief's Council (UK), National Fire Protection Association (US) & various EV manufacturers. 

Today I’m talking with the Project Manager of EV FireSafe - Emma Sutcliffe. Emma leads EV FireSafe's strategic direction. Her experience as an electric vehicle charging infrastructure professional & volunteer firefighter inspired the project.
Find out more on EV FireSafe 👉 evfiresafe.com

#evfire #evnews #evfiresafe

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eClean uses both Scientific research and Mātauranga Māori to deliver technology to a Global market. Adrian Maidment spoke to Ngārie Scartozzi at Fieldays, to learn more about eClean. 

 At Fieldays, eClean won "FIELDAYS INNOVATION AWARD 2023"... "It’s impressive to see their blend of contemporary science and Mātauranga Māori in an authentic manner. By incorporating the Kawa and Tikanga of traditional Māori science, they have demonstrated a holistic approach to their work.

The judges were particularly impressed by eClean Envirotech’s ability to apply scientific theory in a practical manner. It’s commendable that they have formed a strong partnership with an engineering firm, which has enabled them to manufacture their products right from the beginning. Their early commercial success is a testament to their hard work and innovative solutions." https://eclean.co.nz/news/fieldays-innovation-award/

Find out more 👉 https://eclean.co.nz/

Finn Biogas is a waste-to-energy engineering company, specialising in biogas projects throughout Australia and South East Asia. They design, build and commission plants that convert organic waste to clean energy.

Adrian Maidment  spoke to Jason Hawley, Founder and Managing Director of Finn Biogas, at Fieldays 2023.

https://finnbiogas.com/

Check out this classic Volkswagen Kombi renovation, featuring an electric powertrain conversion. The kombi was on display at Fieldays 2023.

Scott from Volkswagen shares some details on how the Kombi van went from being a bare shell, to a pristine looking EV called KEV.

Check out the complete conversion story below👇
https://www.volkswagen.co.nz/en/brand/ekombi.html

With Fieldays 2023 about to start, I thought I'd look back at some of my interviews  from Fieldays 2022.

Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, promoting new technology and innovation.

In this podcast, interviews include - Electric trucks and Hydrogen trucks.

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, and this the EQ Quest EV News wrap up for the last week or so, covering new car releases, Industry headlines and anything else going on in the world of EVs.

In this episode - New Volvo unboxed, GM and Ford go a bit Tesla, BYD new model in New Zealand, and Fieldays are on the way.

Link to Volvo release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBsPUpqSPFs

In this episode, Adrian Maidment talks with Ecogas General Manager Alzbeta Bouskova.

Ecogas  redirects food waste away from landfills and instead uses it to create truly sustainable energy, biogas and biofertiliser. Ecogas is operating New Zealand’s first anaerobic digestion system utilising source separated feedstock to generate biogas and create renewable energy and carbon dioxide and a nutrient rich bio-fertiliser Fertify.

They even  create energy to power their electric cars!