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.

Electric Work Vehicles

“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric
At current diesel prices, the fuel cost savings of switching a commercial fleet to electric are not marginal, they are transformational, new report finds.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 6, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support
Government report comes up with 18 recommendations to support EV charging, including removing red tape, more signage, reliability standards and apartment buildings.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 6, 2026

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Electric Transport

City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up
Perth’s electric bus rollout is finally moving at scale, but the real story is not the shiny new depots – it’s the details on planning the grid precincts. Ditto for its ferries.
Ray Wills and Peter Newman

Aug 6, 2026

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EV News

Motoring group says BYD and MG EVs are most searched cars as buyers seek shelter from rising fuel prices
EVs from Chinese car makers BYD and MG have been the most searched across motoring group’s web site since fuel prices starting surging earlier this year.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 6, 2026

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EV News

End of the road for solar car pioneer
Company established a decade ago with a dream of making an affordable solar EV has finally closed its doors after being unable to raise new finance.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 6, 2026

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EV Sales

EVs take 21.7 pct of new car market in July, as BYD and Tesla lead continuing surge in electric car sales
EVs take 21.7 pct share of record new car sales in July, the second month in a row that electric cars have taken more than 20 pct of the market.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 5, 2026

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results from most car makers for July.
The Driven Staff

Aug 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings
Installing EV chargers in apartment blocks faces a lot of headwinds, so one state government has issued a detailed guide to strata committees on how to get there.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 4, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla adds new trade-in offer to boost sales of Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla makes new cash back offer for Model 3 and Model Y electric cars.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2026

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EV News

BYD announces cashback offer for another of its best-selling EVs
BYD announces new cash back offer on its second top-selling EV in a week as it seeks to get through excess stock and challenge Toyota for top car spot.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2026

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EV Sales

“Not just a one-off:” Model Y L electric six-seater leads as Tesla continues EV momentum with record sales for July
Model Y L six-seater drives record July sales for Tesla as EV sales momentum continues into new financial year.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Aug 4, 2026

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EV News

Honda prices first its electric car, and Australia’s smallest EV, from $36,900 driveway as pre-orders open
Honda prices its first electric car in Australia at just $36,900 driveway, but has set a low sales target – at least for the rest of this year.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 4, 2026

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