Senate inquiry to urge EV targets, range of incentives
Senator Tim Storer hints at push for national EV target and other incentives as result of Senate inquiry into electric vehicles.
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Giles Parkinson
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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.
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: Saving lives with solar taxis
How the World Solar Challenge led to a solar-powered trip around the world and the development of light-weight solar taxis that will save lives in Africa.
The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric vehicle market charges up
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.