Michael Mazengarb, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, September 4, 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

“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars
Self-styled ‘futurist’, coal baron and EV enthusiast Trevor St Baker says myths are slowing uptake of EVs, and wants new petrol car sales banned by 2035.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 8, 2021

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Electric Cars

Electric Jaguars to transport world leaders at UN climate talks in Glasgow
Jaguar to provide an all-electric fleet to transport world leaders attending the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 17, 2021

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Batteries

Australian researchers say dose of sugar could be key to long distance batteries
Monash Uni research shows dose of sugar could be key to next-gen lithium sulfur batteries that could get electric cars from Melbourne to Sydney on single charge.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 13, 2021

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Battery EVs beat all other vehicles for emissions cuts in Australia and NZ, researchers say
New research shows battery electric vehicles achieve lowest emissions footprint in Australia and New Zealand, even when using grid electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 8, 2021

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Policy

EV incentives begin in NSW today: Here are the perks you need to know
Eligibility for some of Australia’s most generous EV incentives – offered to NSW EV buyers – starts today.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 1, 2021

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Policy

NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation
NSW government agrees to backdate eligibility for electric vehicle rebates and stamp duty waivers, after Covid lockdown delays legislation.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 25, 2021

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Policy

Australia’s taste for bigger cars and lack of electric options make a dirty mix
Australia’s choice of bigger cars, the lack of fuel standards and the lack of a national strategy for EVs means transport emissions remain high.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 15, 2021

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EV News

Hybrid and EVs sales jumped in 2020, but Australia still has a very dirty car fleet
Taxis and government buyers helped Australian demand for EVs and hybrids grow in 2020, but uptake still significantly lags Europe.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 13, 2021

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Batteries

Australia’s Vulcan inks deal to supply Renault with “zero emissions” lithium
ASX-listed Vulcan Energy inks binding deal with Renault for supply of zero-emissions lithium linked to geothermal power resource.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 2, 2021

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Electric Cars

NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers
NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2021

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Charging & V2G

Ovo offers discount to electric vehicle drivers who charge overnight
Upstart electricity retailer hopes to attract EV drivers as new customers, with the offer of discounts on power for overnight charging.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2021

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Electric Cars

Video: The new electric SUV from Mercedes
We test drive the second electric offering from Mercedes in Australia – the EQA 250.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2021

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