Giles Parkinson, Author at The Driven

Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid. He has been a journalist for 35 years and is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review.

Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s heavy polluting cars

Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world's worst polluting vehicles because of absence of fuel and vehicle efficiency standards, according to BloombergNEF.

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New Goulburn battery beats grid upgrade for electric vehicle ultra rapid charging

ChargeFox installs big battery at Goulburn to provide capacity for ultra-rapid charging station, and earn money for local grid support.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

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New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

New Zealand electric vehicles sales have plunged dramatically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down.

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Tesla leaps ahead as Big Auto’s EV transition plans hit by Covid-19 pandemic

Tesla shares surge as analysts seize importance of market lead while Covid-19 pandemic bites into the cash reserves and priotities of Big Auto.

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Tesla lifts Australia prices after dollar falls, flags stand-downs and salary cuts

Australia consumers face solid rise in prices for Tesla electric cars thanks to falling dollar, as Musk battens down the hatches in face of Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric dreams

New Tritium CEO Jane Hunter assesses the electric vehicle landscape in Australia, the market for fast-chargers, government policy, and declining fossil fuel car sales

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