Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

“Sad day:” EV fast-charging company Tritium says it is insolvent, receivers to seek buyers

Updated: Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared it to be insolvent and called in KPMG to act as voluntary administrators.

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EV News

Staff numbers slashed, big heads roll as Tesla rethinks future as car maker

Could the abrupt deceleration in EV demand and rise of China competition change Tesla's auto industry plans? Analysts ponder future as Musk flags big staff cuts and key people leave.

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EV News

GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia

GWM slashes price of the Ora electric hatchback to as low as $35,990 drive-away, making it the lowest cost EV in Australia.

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Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs

Federal government softens rules for 4WDs and utes as it finally wins approval for new vehicle emissions standards from legacy car lobby.

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“A game changer:” Albanese hails delivery of biggest electric truck fleet in Australia

First 43 of 60 ordered electric trucks unveiled at the western Sydney depot of Team Global Express, supported by a battery, solar panels and charging equipment.

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“Hands off my ute:” Angus Taylor is back, joining Toyota to fight emissions standards

Angus Taylor is back, holding up signs saying "hands off my ute" as he joins Toyota and the legacy car lobby fighting emissions standards.

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Charging

How to optimise home EV charging to soak up rooftop solar and overnight troughs

Australia's biggest energy retailer is having success encouraging customers to charge their EVs either in the overnight demand trough or in the middle of the day.

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The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn and Everything Electric

Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week.

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EV News

Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after a photo is published of a Tesla towing a caravan parked outside his electoral office. Were the two events linked?

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EV Nomads: Tesla Model 3 doing lap of Australia towing a caravan

A Tesla Model 3 has embarked on what is likely the first lap of Australia for an EV towing a caravan - a modified 1986 Cub Drifter that has become a renewable power station.

Giles Parkinson