The Driven

Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market
EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electric offering.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 12, 2022

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Why rental companies are going electric
Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 12, 2022

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Electric buses and range anxiety
Greg Balkins from Transit Systems was not sure what to expect when the first electric buses rolled out on Sydney routes. It turns out he needn’t have worried – they have performed far better than expected, and the passengers, drivers and mechanics love them.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 8, 2022

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: The end of queue anxiety?
Finnish company Kempower has redesigned EV chargers to utilise what power is available with as many cars as possible.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 7, 2022

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: It’s time to catch up, Elon
The Australian EV start-up founded by a former driver that is rolling out battery swap technology to turn big trucks electric.
Giles Parkinson

May 19, 2022

0
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

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Why Tesla Model 3s don’t need a rebate
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 25, 2022

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate coal closures.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 7, 2022

0
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

0
Electric Vehicles

The Driven Podcast: Let’s electrify everything, starting with cars
Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2022

0
Multimedia

The Driven Podcast: Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend
Bill Shorten may no longer be leader of the Labor Party, but he does own a Tesla, becoming the first federal MP to go electric as part of his parliamentary package. Did it ruin his weekend?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 10, 2021

0
The Driven

The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 23, 2021

0