Hussein Dia, Author at The Driven IO

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Why are EVs more expensive? Is it really just the battery costs?
The disparity in price between ICE and EV cars lies in battery, supply chains and economies of scale. But a price fall is imminent, and the Kodak moment too.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 30, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Ioniq launch and selling EVs to V8 crowd
Hyundai launches Ioniq range, including first battery EV under $50,000, while the EV crowd show off their wares at a V8 festival in Newcastle.
Giles Parkinson & Nigel Morris

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Progress: Government register recognises EVs in new “environmental vehicle” category
New Road Vehicle Standards Bill’s specialist and enthusiast category allows more choice for Aussie drivers and more access to affordable electric vehicles via used car imports.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Three new electric motorbikes to hit roads in Australia, NZ
Motorcycle importer Urban Moto to sell Super SOCO’s nimble all-electric bikes in Australia and New Zealand, starting next year.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Nissan advances vision to integrate electric cars with buildings and grids
Nissan announces plan to create “electric car ecosystem” that will allow sharing, supply and storage of energy using li-ion batteries in cars or in a “second-life”.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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Road Trips

From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, in an electric van powered by sun, wind and water
Joel Gregory Hayes from the Gold Coast and Wollongong’s Keegan Taccori embark upon a massive adventure in a solar-powered van.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 28, 2018

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EV News

Longer range Nissan Leaf facing delays after Ghosn firing
Plans by Nissan for a bigger battery and longer range for its Nissan Leaf electric vehicle put on hold following sacking of its CEO and ensuing scandal.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 28, 2018

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EV News

GM finally wakes up to battery electric future, shuts five ICE factories
GM to close five ICE car plants and sack 15 per cent of its workforce as it finally concedes it needs to focus on a future of battery electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 27, 2018

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EV News

Germany gets huge EV charging station for 4,000 electric cars
Germany’s Sortimo to build world’s largest EV charging station on the A8 highway at Zusmarshausen between Stuttgart and Munich, big enough to charge 4,000 EVs a day.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 27, 2018

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EV News

Hyundai launches electric vehicle range in Australia, first EV under $50,000
Hyundai unveils pricing and delivery details of its long-awaited Ioniq range of electric vehicles, including the first battery EV under $A50,000.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2018

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EV News

Land Rover launches “mild hybrid” Evoque, PHEV version in 12 months
Land Rover takes another step towards sustainable transport, announcing a “mild hybrid” model to its Range Rover Evoque range and maybe plug-in hybrid later.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 26, 2018

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EV News

The top six pure electric cars at Guangzhou Auto Show 2018
Six of the most notable pure electric cars unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2018, as the Chinese auto market turns its focus to EVs.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 26, 2018

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