Hannah Budnitz, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Hannah Budnitz

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz unveils new electric SUV with long range and a super screen, yours from $112k
Mercedes-Benz says the all-new electric GLC 400 4Matic electric SUV is now available to order in Australia, starting from $112,200.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 23, 2026

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Electric Flight

Government commits $32 million to turn forestry waste into Australian-made jet fuel
The federal government has announced a $32 million investment to help support a plan to convert forestry waste into Australian-made jet fuel.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 22, 2026

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EV News

Volkswagen strikes success with electric ID Polo, unveils new ID Cross EV as massive job cuts loom
VW strikes early success with electric ID Polo, unveils new electric ID Cross and at the same time contemplates job cuts of up to 100,000 as it faces China competition.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 21, 2026

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EV News

Range Rover Sport Electric will be brand’s second EV
Range Rover to launch its second EV, the Sport Electric, a luxury electric SUV that the company hopes will “redefine” the segment.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 21, 2026

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EV News

Xpeng launches X9 luxury people mover in Australia, priced from $89,900
Chinese car maker Xpeng unveils price and specs of its second EV in Australia, the seven seat X9 people mover.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 21, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Australia Post to expand country’s largest electric delivery fleet with help of government grant
Australia Post, which already boasts the country’s largest electric delivery fleet, to use government funds to buy electric trucks and prime movers, and more charging stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 21, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots
Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 21, 2026

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EV News

BYD seeks early interest in upgraded Atto 3, with more power and premium interior
BYD invites expressions of interest in upgraded version of Atto 3 electric SUV, with a more powerful motor and premium interior.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 21, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

New Chinese marque completes testing on “tough” Australian roads ahead of launch of its first EV
New Chinese marque tests out its electric prototypes in Australia – and some of the “toughest vehicle conditions anywhere in the world” ahead of its first EV launch.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 20, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Upgraded EV bus depot is city’s largest, with 56 chargers and 112 plugs
Local and federal politicians on hand to unveil upgrades at city bus depot, part of a $250m initiative to phase out diesel buses and replace them with an electric fleet.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 20, 2026

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Videos

Video: Toyota Hilux BEV – Never far from home on this range
Toyota has finally electrified the HiLux, but does the battery-powered ute have the range and capability Australian drivers expect?
Giles Parkinson

Jul 20, 2026

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Top News

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia
Electric campervan pioneers forget their own charging rules and are caught short on lap of Australia and need a tow. Green nomads take note.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 19, 2026

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