Hannah Budnitz, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hannah Budnitz

Research Associate in Urban Mobility, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford.

Policy

UK to introduce mileage-based EV tax from 2028, despite fierce opposition from electric car industry
UK government confirms its proposed mileage-based electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will take effect from April 2028 with only a few changes to its original form.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 16, 2026

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EV News

Renault 5 E-Tech and Nissan Micra EVs win yet ever more prizes overseas … but why won’t they bring them to Oz?
It really does leave one a bit bewildered why two established manufacturers won’t sell such popular overseas BEV models in Australia.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

State launches electric heavy vehicle trial for logistics company – at no cost
State launches free electric heavy vehicle trials to logistics and freight companies to give them the opportunity to experience electric transport in real world situations.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 16, 2026

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Road Trips

Around Australia in an electric campervan: “We want to show that it can be done”
In what could be an Australian first, one of the country’s EV charging pioneers is setting off on a big lap in an electric campervan, with two key messages.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Janus Electric lands another $45 million in contracts, taking diesel-to-electric truck conversion orders to more than 100
Australian specialist in converting heavy trucks from diesel-to-electric lands another four big orders in the US from freight and port operators.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 16, 2026

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EV News

Xpeng tech-heavy L03 electric SUV spotted in Australia ahead of release
Xpeng has been testing its new electric SUV, the L03, in Australia ahead of the planned release later this year.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Battery-swap specialist Janus Electric boosts diesel-to-electric truck conversion order book in north America
Janus Electric lands another $10 million order for its diesel truck conversion kits and swappable batteries, and calls for trading halt pending new announcement.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 15, 2026

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Reviews

MGS6 review: A convincing electric SUV for less than $50,000
The MGS6 EV offers more than 500km of range, plenty of family space and a sub-$50,000 starting price. But is it enough to make it a genuine competitor in the electric SUV space?
Sam Parkinson

Jul 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Australian logistics group takes delivery of its first electric prime mover
Logistics group takes delivery of a Mercedes Benz eActros 300 electric truck and charging solution via electric vehicle as a service model.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 14, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

One of Australia’s biggest ports swaps out diesel trucks for battery electrics, to save money and emissions
Owner of one of Australia’s biggest ports says it has made big savings on costs, and emissions, after swapping half its diesel fleet for heavy-duty battery electric trucks.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 14, 2026

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Videos

Video: Toyota bZ4X Touring walkaround
Is the bZ4X Touring the electric Toyota buyers have been waiting for?
Giles Parkinson

Jul 14, 2026

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EV News

Geely EX2 electric hatch to be sold in Australia at stunningly low price from $26,490
Geely’s compact EX2 electric hatch will arrive in Australian showrooms later this month, priced from just $26,490 and offering up to 345km of WLTP range.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 14, 2026

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