Garry Thorpe, Author at The Driven IO

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Garry Thorpe

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Charging & V2G

Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to make the rollout fast and fair
For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
Bjorn Sturmberg

May 25, 2026

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BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range
Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech.
Riz Akhtar

May 24, 2026

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BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price
BYD’s updated Atto 3 brings faster charging, new batteries and a much lower starting price in China. But will Australia get the same version?
Riz Akhtar

May 24, 2026

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BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing
BYD’s expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode.
Riz Akhtar

May 23, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Passing “Peak ICE,” BYD’s export armada, and the legacy price war
We dig into the IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.
The Driven Podcast

May 22, 2026

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“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets
Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 22, 2026

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EV News

Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van
Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution – with a twist – for its new electric van.
Bryce Gaton

May 22, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores
One of Australia’s three biggest privately owned energy utilities is rolling out 10 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
Joshua S. Hill

May 21, 2026

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Tesla produces the last of the iconic EVs that changed the industry
Tesla produces and delivers the last Model S and Model X vehicles to customers. The production lines will now be used for humanoid robots.
Riz Akhtar

May 21, 2026

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Tesla says its Semi electric trucks enjoy less down-time than diesels
Tesla reveals new data showing impressive Semi electric truck uptime – and significantly higher than diesel equivalents.
Riz Akhtar

May 21, 2026

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Australia’s electric ferry trials: How a lack of foresight drives weak ambition
Electric ferries have gone from novelty to common sense in less than a decade. But Australian governments are still pretending the technology is stuck at the starting line?
Ray Wills

May 20, 2026

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Volvo announces Australian pricing for luxury EX60 electric SUV
Volvo has announced the Australian pricing for the new EX60, a luxury all-electric mid-size SUV with a range of up to 660 kilometres.
Joshua S. Hill

May 20, 2026

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