Michael Mazengarb, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, October 15, 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 News

Hooked on foreign oil: Morrison does nothing for EVs in budget, but cuts petrol tax
Morrison government does nothing for EVs in latest budget, but will spend around $2 billion on a temporary halving of the fuel excise.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 30, 2022

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Three Australian states team up for $20m renewable hydrogen freight refuelling network
Three state governments team up to establish renewable hydrogen truck refuelling network across Australia’s east coast.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2022

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Viva and ARENA fund hydrogen project that will help transport petrol from refinery
Viva Energy to open $44m hydrogen refuelling facility for heavy vehicles at its Geelong refinery, to support 15-strong demonstration vehicle fleet.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 1, 2022

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Electric Cars

Victoria to add 400 zero emissions vehicles to government fleet
The Victorian government will add 400 zero emissions vehicles to its own fleet, committing $15 million in its forthcoming state budget.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 23, 2022

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Charging & V2G

Electric fleet operators get $128m boost for charging infrastructure rollout
Fleet operators offered funding support for switch to electric models, with a new $128 million fund to support new charging infrastructure.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 21, 2022

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Electric Cars

“We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence
Tim Wilson suggests Australia is keeping pace with the rest of the world on EV uptake, but the data suggests he’s wrong.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2022

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Electric Cars

Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse
Australia has the competitive advantage necessary to become a leading global EV maker, but it will need a supportive federal government.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2022

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Electric Cars

Plenti lands $250m debt facility from Westpac to fund expansion into EV loans
Plenti will expand its offering of small loans to finance the purchase of electric vehicles, after securing $250m in debt backing from Westpac.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 28, 2022

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Charging & V2G

AGL strikes EV smart charging trial with Wilson Parking
AGL will partner with Wilson Parking to deploy 18 ‘smart’ electric vehicle charging stations in Adelaide.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 23, 2021

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Electric Cars

Queensland adds hydrogen-fuelled Hyundai Nexo to police fleet
Queensland deploys Australia’s first hydrogen-fuelled police vehicle, rolling out the Hyundai Nexo into active duty.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 14, 2021

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Electric Cars

Australia could save nearly $500 billion with big switch to electric vehicles
New analysis shows Australia could massively slash of transport pollution – by almost $500 billion by 2035 – by accelerating a switch to electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 23, 2021

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Policy

Kean predicts “EV revolution” in NSW as rebates and exemptions become law
NSW’s ambitious electric vehicle strategy has been enshrined in law, establishing the state as the best place to buy an EV in Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 21, 2021

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