Ed Lynch-Bell, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 7, 2026

Ed Lynch-Bell

Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of the Melbourne and Sydney EV Meet-ups, bringing the e-mobility industry together.

Policy

Australia needs five million EVs on its roads to meet 2035 climate target: Here’s how to do it
Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here’s how it could be done.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Sep 19, 2025

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Electric Bikes

Segway Ninebot E3 Pro scooter review: It will take you for a ride, for not much money
The Segway Ninebot E3 Pro is an impressive piece of engineering. Yes, there are a few compromises compared to more expensive models, but you get a lot for your money.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Sep 12, 2025

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Policy

First you need a vision, then you can think about a universal road user charge
A well constructed road user charge may be great policy, but it is also terrible politics. Exposing people to the real costs of something they have never had to think about will always be challenging.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Sep 4, 2025

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Red dust, road trains and tornadoes: Why the world solar challenge is a real test
The World Solar Challenge is a real test: 3,000 km of challenging Australian roads, red dust, road trains and, as we were warned this morning, tornadoes. This 3,000 km journey is a real test.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Aug 29, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Europe is racing ahead on electric trucks, but here’s why Australia can’t be a carbon copy
In Europe, the model for electric long haul trucks is based around 500 kWh batteries and megawatt charging systems. But will this work in Australia, with long distance and shorter rest breaks?
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 26, 2025

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EV News

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, as long as you plug in for 240 hours a month
BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, subject to conditions on the number of hours they are plugged in. All the elements are in place for this to be rolled out in Australia.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 24, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tap and go payments for EV charging not far away, even for random V2G transactions
A potentially game changing tap and go payments system for EV charging is being developed that does away with QR codes, and could even be used for random V2G sessions. –
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 20, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The gaping cybersecurity hole in non-Tesla public EV charging facilities
In Australia today, other than on the Tesla Supercharger Network, not a single communication between car and charger is securely encrypted.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 18, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The city betting big on wireless charging for electric taxis and last mile deliveries
Gothenburg is leading the world on wireless charging for EVs, and plans to install it on public streets. I had the opportunity to give it a test run.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 18, 2025

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EV News

Why V2G will not be limited to homes with parking: Car share EVs are also doing it
This company is showcasing a different approach to V2G – fully commercialised AC V2G using publicly available car share vehicles linked to public V2G chargers.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 17, 2025

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