Michael Mazengarb, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 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.

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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Electric Cars

Mercedes EQA 250 review: An electric SUV tailored for the city
We test drive Mercedes’ second electric model in Australia, the EQA 250. It’s a zippy compact SUV suited for the city,
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2021

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Policy

Electric car buyers in Tasmania will now pay no stamp duty for new and used EVs
Tasmania’s promised stamp duty exemption for new and used electric cars comes into effect.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 2, 2021

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EV News

NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, but there’s a catch
NSW government aims for 50% EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package – but it’s not all good news.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 20, 2021

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Charging & V2G

Queensland to add 18 new EV chargers to take ‘electric super highway’ inland
Queensland to extend its ‘Electric Super Highway’ with the addition of 18 new fast-chargers.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2021

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