Michael Mazengarb, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 7, 2026

Michael Mazengarb

Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.

EV Conversions

Regional airline Rex plans to go electric with aircraft conversion
Regional airline Rex announces plans to retrofit its fleet with electric propulsion, cutting costs, emissions and noise.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2022

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Electric Cars

EVs have enough range for remote and regional communities, they just need chargers
New research shows most current EV models can meet the needs of Australians living in remote communities, they just need the infrastructure to back them.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2022

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Electric Cars

Labor leaves path open to stricter vehicle efficiency standards to support EV push
Energy minister Chris Bowen leaves all “viable options” open for EV support, including stricter vehicle efficiency standards.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 30, 2022

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Electric Cars

Labor discount plan to bring down cost of electric cars to take effect on July 1
The Albanese government will honour a promise to exempt some EVs from two federal taxes from 1 July, planning to pass legislation with retrospective effect.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2022

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Charging & V2G

NSW to spend $38m for kerbside, parking station EV charging points
NSW to spend an extra $38m to boost access to EV charging points in apartments and parts of the state where there is no off-street parking.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 20, 2022

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Charging & V2G

Mercedes says new GLC hybrid SUV could provide an all-electric daily commute
Mercedes unveils the latest edition of its flagship GLC hybrid SUV, with a 100km electric range that could allow for an all-electric daily commute.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2022

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EV News

Australians show strong support for switch to locally made electric buses
New research shows a vast majority of Australians support switching public transport networks to locally made electric buses.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2022

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Hydrogen bus set to hit Central Coast roads in government trial
The NSW government is backing a renewable hydrogen fuel-cell bus trial on the Central Coast.
Michael Mazengarb

May 25, 2022

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Charging & V2G

NSW launches guide for EV ready apartments and office blocks
NSW government launches new guide to help residential and commercial building owners make their properties ‘EV ready’.
Michael Mazengarb

May 12, 2022

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Electric Cars

NSW offers grants to fund thousands of EV chargers at key tourist sites
NSW offers grants of up to $40,000 to fund the installation of EV charging facilities at regional tourist destinations.
Michael Mazengarb

May 9, 2022

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