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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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We subsidise miners to use diesel to dig up coal, and now we want to tax EVs?
Electrifying transport is the way out of our pollution mess. EVs will need to pay their way, but so should the polluters.
Chris Johnson

Aug 31, 2025

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Tesla launches new faster, better handling top-spec Model Y variant
Tesla launches its most powerful Model Y yet with improved range and upgraded suspension for better handling.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 30, 2025

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Xpeng unveils lower than expected price for sleek P7
Xpeng launches pricing of its sleek new P7 sports sedan, coming way below initial expectations starting at $A47,000.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 30, 2025

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Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing
The highly anticipated Zeekr 7X dubbed Australia’s fastest charging EV now approved for sale with 2 tonne towing capacity.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 29, 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 Transport

Yutong: The world’s biggest bus maker you’ve probably never heard of
The world’s biggest bus maker may soon be bringing double decker electric buses to Australia. In China, all city buses are already electric.
Tim Eden

Aug 29, 2025

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EV News

Tesla to launch supervised full self driving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla teases Australian launch of FSD supervised and labels it as “coming soon”.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 29, 2025

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Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan
Volvo’s next electric model’s pricing announced, poised to be its fastest charging EV so far.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 28, 2025

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Videos

How classic cars can still have an electric future | The Driven Podcast
CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors Dave Budge chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy’s V2G play, and news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 28, 2025

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Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale
Nio’s first model, the Firefly, with Australian-first battery-swapping tech is approved for sale ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 27, 2025

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Videos

Everything Electric: China’s answer to the Euro super saloons?!
Elliot checks out the new XPENG P7. A sleek, tech-loaded EV – it’s a bold statement from XPENG, showcasing just how far Chinese electric vehicles have come.
Everything Electric Show

Aug 27, 2025

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BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h
BYD sets new EV top speed record of over 472 km/h at test track in Germany, thanks to 2,200 kW powertrain and 1,200 V architecture.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 27, 2025

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