Brendan Jones, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Brendan Jones

Brendan Jones is an electrical engineer, data scientist and passionate advocate for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Reviews

Tesla FSD (Supervised) v14 review: It can now drive like a sloth and park like a boss
If you have a Tesla with FSD (Supervised) my main advice, apart from enjoying it, is to please continue paying attention so you don’t become a statistic.
Tim Eden

Jun 26, 2026

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Skoda announces first pricing and specifications for flagship Peaq large electric SUV
Skoda launches its biggest and flagship electric SUV, destined to compete in Australia with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, as well as perhaps higher priced models like the Volve EX90.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 26, 2026

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Australia’s first full battery-electric camper vans are now available for hire
Fully electric camper vans now available for hire in Australia, with free charging.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 26, 2026

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Electric Boats

Construction starts on first of five new Swan River electric ferries
Official keel laying ceremony marks important milestone for Western Australian government plans to electrify its Swan River ferry services.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 26, 2026

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Xpeng says its next EV will be one of the most efficient and important to date
Xpeng’s upcoming affordable EV under the Mona sub-brand promises to deliver one of the most aerodynamic electric SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 26, 2026

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Charging & V2G

The state of Australia’s EV charging network: where it’s strong, where it’s still thin
Updated: Analysis of operational public chargers in Australia shows where the fast-charging network thins out – and the routes that still have holes.
Luke Moulton

Jun 25, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Mining giants trial “early-learner” electric haul trucks, despite saying tech not ready
BHP and Rio conducting trials of “early learner” electric haul trucks, but insist it is still “early days” as rival Fortescue vows to eliminate fossil fuels within four years.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla Semi electric truck spotted with self-driving validation tech
Tesla’s Semi spotted with self-driving tech validation equipment as the company expected to roll out FSD in Semi trucks.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 24, 2026

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Videos

Video: Tesla Model Y L review: Is this $80k six-seat EV worth it?
Is the Tesla Model Y L the family EV it always should have been?
Tim Eden

Jun 24, 2026

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Zenobē secures “landmark” $400m financing for heavy vehicle electric fleets in Australia and NZ
Zenobē Energy says it has raised $A400 million to accelerate the transition to zero-emission public transport across Australia and New Zealand.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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Top News

BYD Atto 1 Premium review: The low-cost EV that outperforms comparable petrol cars
We drive Australia’s most affordable EV in its Premium variant with more range and better tech, and find it beats its ICE rivals on many fronts.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 23, 2026

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Renault updates Megane E-Tech with V2L, new battery and longer range
The Renault Megane E-tech has not sold well in Australia, but the latest update promises new battery chemistry, longer range, V2L and maybe even V2G.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 23, 2026

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