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Sam Baker is the creator and host of the popular YouTube channel NewZeroland[1], which features content centered around electric vehicles, particularly electric motorcycles. The channel has garnered a dedicated following for its in-depth reviews, travel vlogs, and insights into the future of sustainable transportation.

Popular Videos and Interviews:

The Driven Podcast: The future of electric bikes[2]

Lightning Strike Electric SpotsBike Test Ride[3]

1 Year with an Energica Ego[4]

Notable Projects:

EnergiCar:

Baker's ambitious project, the EnergiCar, showcases his growing expertise in converting traditional vehicles into electric ones. This project is documented extensively on his channel, detailing the challenges and triumphs of the conversion process.[5]

Taking the bike to the track:

Sam rides 400 miles to take his electric motorcycle to the track, only to find it's too fast to run without a special racing license![6]

Cross-Country Electric Motorcycle Ride:

Sam Baker embarked on his own cross-country journey on an Energica electric motorcycle. This adventure, aimed at promoting the feasibility and excitement of long-distance travel on electric motorcycles, has been a highlight of his career.[7]

Personal Life:

Sam Baker resides in New Zealand currently, not much is known about his private life.

References

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  1. ^ Sam Baker's New Zeroland channel "https://www.youtube.com/c/NewZeroland"
  2. ^ Interview of Sam on The Driven podcast "https://thedriven.io/2021/06/02/the-driven-podcast-the-future-of-electric-bikes/"
  3. ^ The run away hit Lightning review video, no others like it online "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvR5aAlFhh4&t=299s"
  4. ^ What's it like living with an electric motorcycle? "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_La9qox4QvU"
  5. ^ "EnergiCar introduction video" "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEQ4mpiJG88"
  6. ^ "Stock electric motorcycle too fast for the track!" "https://electrek.co/2023/11/22/stock-electric-motorcycle-chastised-for-being-too-fast-on-race-track/"
  7. ^ "Long-Distance Electric Motorcycling is Easier Than You Think!" "https://www.rideapart.com/news/456619/long-distance-electric-motorcycling-easier-think/"