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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Electric Boats

Inland cargo vessel to be first in world to use solar power directly for propulsion
An array of panels will be used to directly power an inland cargo vessel’s propulsion systems, allowing a diesel generator to be switched off and even “solar sailing” when travelling downstream.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 15, 2025

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UK offer big grants for EVs as it aims to reach 80 pct EV market by end of decade
The United Kingdom is doubling down on electric vehicles, offering sizeable rebates for new EVs in a market where EVs already account for one in four new car sales. The government announced this week that it would offer up to £3,750 for eligible EVs priced at or under £37,000 as part of a £650 million […]
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 15, 2025

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Electric Cars

Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers
BYD’s Tech Day gave punters a chance to test drive the full EV lineup, and a glimpse at its luxury Denza models. The Driven went to investigate.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 15, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Sarah Aubrey on EVs, kerbside charging, and the future of home energy
Energy advocate and ‘Electrify This’ creator Sarah Aubrey talks home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 15, 2025

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Elon Musk teases new Tesla product with promise of “most epic demo ever”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases a new Tesla product after visiting the company’s design studio.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 15, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Pole mount specialist to deliver over half of NSW’s newly funded kerbside chargers
EVNX, a company specialising in pole mounted EV chargers, will deliver more than half of the new kerbside chargers funded by the NSW government.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 14, 2025

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Nio launches 7-seater electric SUV with swappable batteries and massive frunk
Leading Chinese EV brand launches next new electric SUV, a 7-seater under the company’s sub-brand, Onvo.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 14, 2025

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Hyundai debuts 2026 Ioniq 6 high-performance EV with 478 kW of power
Hyundai showcases its next high-performance EV with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just over 3 seconds.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 13, 2025

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Charging & V2G

“We can lead the charge:” EV council wants V2G cables included in battery rebates
EV Council releases new modelling showing benefits of vehicle to grid technology, as it calls for V2G chargers to be included in the federal government’s battery rebate.
AAP

Jul 13, 2025

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Charging & V2G

BYD to expand 1,000 kW EV charging capacity to international markets
BYD to take its super fast 1,000 kW charging technology to international markets with UK expected to be first on the list.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 13, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla hopes to expand Robotaxi operation to California in coming months
Elon Musk confirms the expansion of Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi into other states, ahead of this weekend’s milestone in Austin.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 12, 2025

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Tesla bumps Model Y range to massive 600 km, and offers new paint colour
Tesla adds nearly 50 km of range to its best-selling EV, bringing it up to a massive 600 km on a single charge while adding a new paint colour.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 12, 2025

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