Brendan Jones, Author at The Driven IO

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Brendan Jones

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

EV News

Mercedes-Benz unveils an autonomous EV with swappable bodies
Mercedes Benz introduces an electric chassis with inter-changeable bodies – the “future of mobility” is taking us further away from the concept of transport as we know it.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 13, 2018

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EV News

Transport emissions are soaring – it’s time to shift to electric vehicles
Climate Council report points to potential emissions reductions, and health benefits, of have a transport strategy focusing on electric vehicles and more renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 13, 2018

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EV News

The ACT powers ahead on electric vehicles
ACT has taken another step closer to making Australia a welcoming place for EV’s with the signing of global declaration committing to transition to zero carbon vehicles.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 12, 2018

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EV News

Tritium receives US funding to make ultra fast EV chargers smaller and cheaper
Brisbane-based Tritium receives US funding to help make its ultra-fast electric vehicle charger smaller, more efficient and cheaper to buy.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 12, 2018

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EV News

The What, Why, When guide to buying a battery electric vehicle in Australia
Given the many exciting changes that have been happening, and are about to happen in the Australian market, it seems an ideal time to update our list of what’s available in EVs in Australia.
Bryce Gaton

Sep 12, 2018

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EV News

The Kalashnikov conundrum: Guns and electric roses
Kalashnikov are an odd entrant into the world of electric vehicles and electric bikes, but undoubtedly won’t be the last.
Nigel Morris

Sep 11, 2018

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Policy

Could ‘green’ number plates accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles?
Could ‘green’ number plates accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, or will it just be an alert that there is an imposter in the space reserved for charing? Either way, Australia needs more than a change of colour.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 11, 2018

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EV News

Monash Uni says Australia’s EV future lies in lithium and battery IP
Australia needs to embrace uptake of EVs, including lithium resources, battery IP, and the use of electric vehicles as support for the electricity grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 10, 2018

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EV News

Off-grid and solar-based EV charging trial wins Victorian government grant
Nissan, Delta and CSIRO get grant to pursue off-grid and renewables-based electric vehicle charging systems.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 10, 2018

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EV News

Should classic cars really go electric?
Should classic cars – like the Jaguar E-type – be encouraged to go electric, or be allowed to stay the same with the smell of high octane petrol?
Tony Bosworth

Sep 10, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Chief scientist Alan Finkel on battery EVs and fuel cell EVs
Chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his love of electric vehicles, his charging needs, his views on autonomous driving and the prospects of fuel cell electric vehicles.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 10, 2018

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FAQs

We’re pensioners, we want a cheap EV. What are our options?
We are both pensioners. Our current car is 20 years old. We would like to replace it with an EV, but they seem to cost too much. Should we wait?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 10, 2018

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