Jake Whitehead, Author at The Driven

Enough of the nonsense. Time for peanut gallery to quit its fear campaign against clean cars

The peanut gallery continues to churn out misinformation on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES). It's important we continue to correct the record.

3 min

Fact Check: FUD runs wild after High Court ruling against EV road tax

It didn't take long after the High Court decision for the FUD to spread about EVs. Here is a fact check about pollution, road funding, and the benefits of electric cars.

The 2022 MG ZS EV. LHD model shown. Source: MG

5 min

Thinking of buying an EV? Here’s what the market looks like, and what to consider

Many people are wondering if their next car should be an EV. Will prices fall in coming years and what costs should you factor into your decision?

4 min

Wrong way, go back: a proposed new tax on electric vehicles is a bad idea

A road user tax on EVs would limit the economic, health and environmental benefits promised by electric vehicles which, together, far exceed any loss in fuel excise.

Evidence shows electric vehicles have significant economic, social and health benefits.

5 min

EV News

Clean, green machines: the truth about electric vehicle emissions

Despite overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia.

Nobuteru Taniguc drifting a Tesla Model S in Tokyo, Japan.MASUDA

4 min

Here’s why electric cars have plenty of grunt, oomph and torque

Electric motors are used in everything from utes to mining trucks – because they pack plenty of oomph.

Jake Whitehead