Electric Cars

Electrification

It is now cheaper to run a fully electric home and EV in NZ than to use fossil fuels
New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to reach an electrification tipping point, as high petrol and high gas costs make electric homes and EVs more affordable than fossil fuelled alternatives.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 19, 2024

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn and Everything Electric
Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 1, 2024

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Electric Vehicles

Jemena sees big rewards for vehicle to grid services – big risks to unmanaged EV charging
A pilot suggests $400-$800 in annual network upgrade savings for each EV owner who lets a third party control their charger.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 21, 2023

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Electric Cars

The Driven Podcast: Tearing down electric vehicles
Cory Steuben from Munro Associates on the epiphany on EVs. Plus: News of the week including MG’s budget MG4, and Tesla’s charging coup.
Giles Parkinson & Daniel Bleakley

Jun 20, 2023

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Electric Vehicles

Australian miner aims to jump-start European lithium mining for growing EV market
Critical Metals wants to become Europe’s first licensed lithium producer to supply a fast-growing EV supply chain.
Jim Regan

Nov 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Climate independents to push next government to electrify transport
Trio of ‘climate independents’ will push for vehicle efficiency standards and higher EV targets, to slash emissions and boost fuel security.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 21, 2022

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The Driven

The Driven Podcast: Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
Malcolm Turnbull on his family’s shift to electric, Morrison’s lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 5, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Kia blown away by interest in EV6
“Never in my wildest dreams”: Kia Australia’s Damien Meredith amazed by huge interest in EV6 and speed of electric shift.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Inner city blues – Where to find a fast EV charge
Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 26, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

EV-to-grid could supply three times peak electricity demand: BNEF
EVs could supply three times Germany’s peak demand by 2040 if every one was fitted with vehicle-to-grid technology, says BloombergNEF.
James Fernyhough

Jun 9, 2021

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