Iftekhar Ahmad, Author at The Driven IO

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Iftekhar Ahmad

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EVs did not wreck the great Australian weekend, and electric trucks may just save the farm
The war in Iran underlines how fossil fuel addiction makes Australian road freight vulnerable. As the truckies’ bumper sticker puts it, “When trucks stop, Australia stops”. There are electric options.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 26, 2026

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Electric Transport

Tesla Semi saves massive amounts on running costs, new Jay Leno video reveals
Jay Leno gets behind the wheel of the upgraded Tesla Semi as the company shares huge savings in running costs.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 26, 2026

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“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs
Auctioneer says interest in second-hand EVs has more than doubled as a result of surging petrol and diesel prices, with a “hockey-stick” acceleration in EVs overall.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 26, 2026

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Top News

Video: Is Toyota’s only EV finally competitive?
In this review, Sam is joined by “Toyota Tanya,” a lifelong Toyota driver, to put the refreshed Toyota bZ4X through its paces. Is this updated iteration finally a serious contender in Australia’s crowded electric SUV market?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs due to battery issues causing reduced range and fire risk
Updated: Volkswagen to recall nearly 100,000 battery electric vehicles due to issues in high-voltage battery which could lead to reduced range and a fire risk.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 26, 2026

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It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australia
MG to bring a fully electric ute model into Australia, with 325 kW power, adding to its growing collection of popular EV models.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 25, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: Inside the Southern Hemisphere’s largest residential EV charging hub
This massive residential EV charging installation in Melbourne provides a model for how body corporates and strata committees can approach electric vehicle infrastructure.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2026

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Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes
Xiaomi upgrades first EV, the SU7 sedan, scores over 15,000 firm orders in just 34 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 24, 2026

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Victoria announces support for low and zero-emission vehicles for freight industry
Victorian Labor government unveils two new programs aimed at helping freight businesses save money by becoming less reliant on expensive fuel and adopt cleaner transport options.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

New Zealand strikes co-funding deal to double number of EV chargers
New Zealand government and private companies agree to double the number of EV chargers to encourage car drivers to take up electric mobility in face of latest fuel crisis.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration
TrueEV Distribution, the Sydney headquartered distributor which has exclusive distribution rights of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng, has been placed into external administration.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Network funds EV charger and battery for regional First Nations community
A $50,000 grant has helped deliver an EV charger with a 40kWh battery storage system in the small town of Alexandra.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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