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.

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US energy secretary admits staffer “Iced” charging bay so she didn’t have to wait

US secretary of energy admits a staffer deliberately "Iced", or hogged, an EV charging bay so that she didn't have to wait when she and her entourage embarked on an EV road trip.

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“Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs

NSW to scrap rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs, and will impose a road tax on new EVs bought from early next year.

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How Musk’s Dojo supercomputer could transform car industry and take Tesla value beyond $2 trillion

The potential value of Tesla's Dojo supercomputer is now coming to light, holding the key to an extraordinary boost in its fortunes, and a fundamental change of car industry and road transport.

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The Driven Podcast: The big push towards vehicle to grid technology

Mark Gregory from Flinders University discusses the development of vehicle to grid technology, and the future of cars as batteries on wheels.

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The 120kW EV fast-charger that is free during day-time “solar soak”

This 120kW fast charger is free to use between 9am and 4pm to encourage EV drivers to soak up solar. It's part of a trial of different pricing signals.

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Labor says massive support for fuel standards as car lobby kicks own goal on EV prices

Federal government says 1,200 submissions to fuel standards inquiry shows overwhelming support, but legacy car makers simply can't keep up with the pace of the transition.

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The Driven Podcast: Electric ferries are about to dock

EV Maritime's Michael Eaglen on why we may soon be catching electric ferries to work in our harbour cities.

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Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid charging station opened to back up wind and solar

"Groundbreaking and revolutionary:" A 10-bay vehicle to grid charging station has been opened in South Australia, the largest in the country.

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EV Sales

China’s electric car makers on march in Australia, as Japanese ICE share melts

China-made cars have nearly doubled their numbers in Australian market, thanks to its EV production, as fossil fuel-focused Japanese car makers lose market share.

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EV News

Tesla is losing its cool factor, but price cuts means it will still be the next Toyota

Tesla might be dominating global EV sales, but to some it is rapidly losing its cool factor. But it will still likely be the next Toyota, just not the next Mercedes.

Giles Parkinson