Giles Parkinson, Author at The Driven

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.

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric vehicle market charges up

Current EV charging systems can take at least 30-45 minutes, while the new resarch promises to cut this down to minutes. Credit: Kārlis Dambrāns

Excitement is growing in the Australian electric vehicle market: more charging infrastructure is being funded, governments are stating to move on policies, and new models are about to be made available.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: The connected world of electric vehicles

The emergence of electric vehicles and smart charging technology is presenting a world of opportunities, linking consumers, transport and grids.

3 min

How hidden network costs could derail plans for ultra-fast EV chargers

Plans for a network of ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers - the kind that could charge your vehicle in just 15 minutes - are threatened by hidden network costs.

Elon Musk speaking at the Sorbonne in Paris in 2015.

4 min

EV News

Deal with SEC allows Musk to resume plotting end of fossil fuel era

Tesla shares surge after Musk reaches settlement with regulator that allows him to stay as CEO, but cede sovereignty over his Twitter activity.

4 min

EV News

Tesla shares slump after regulator charges Musk, seeks removal

Elon Musk charged with "fraud" by the SEC, which is seeking his removal as a director and executive from public companies.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: Simon Hackett’s chance meeting with young Elon Musk

Simon Hackett made his fortune in the broadband boom and is now the largest shareholder in battery storage maker Redflow. He’s also Australia’s biggest fan of Tesla electric vehicles.

4 min

Transport emissions are soaring – it’s time to shift to electric vehicles

Climate Council report points to potential emissions reductions, and health benefits, of have a transport strategy focusing on electric vehicles and more renewables.

2 min

The Driven Podcast: Chief scientist Alan Finkel on battery EVs and fuel cell EVs

Chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his love of electric vehicles, his charging needs, his views on autonomous driving and the prospects of fuel cell electric vehicles.

3 min

We’re pensioners, we want a cheap EV. What are our options?

We are both pensioners. Our current car is 20 years old. We would like to replace it with an EV, but they seem to cost too much. Should we wait?

4 min

EV News

How the EV boom will reshape the way we use electricity

AEMO has lifted its forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles for the second time in less than six months, and flags it could have an impact on the way we manage the grid.

Giles Parkinson