The Driven Podcast: Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the National Press Club in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).

Labor spokesperson for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addressing the National Press Club in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).

Giles Parkinson

Mar 7, 2022

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.

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