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Sam Parkinson

Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.

Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Gen Z, EVs and the New Model Y
The Driven’s Sam Parkinson, Tanya Shukla, and Tim Eden discuss Gen Z’s take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

May 2, 2025

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An update to The Driven comments section
The Driven has made some changes to our comments section following feedback from our readers.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 25, 2025

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Road Trips

Kia EV9 road trip: Does size actually matter?
I’ve driven and reviewed the EV9 before. This time, a journo colleague would be replaced by my 2yo son, the champagne lunch by a servo sausage roll, and the boot would be filled to the brim.
Sam Parkinson

Feb 25, 2025

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Electric Transport

The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia
Australia’s bus fleets are still largely unnelectrified, but the world’s largest manufacturer of buses and coaches sees that changing.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 20, 2024

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We’ve made further updates to our comments section to make it easier to use. Please check it out.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 31, 2024

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Videos

Video: Ford’s new electric delivery van coming to Australia
We check out the new electric delivery van that Ford is bringing to Australia later this year.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 10, 2024

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EV News

Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric
Ford is bringing its second electric van, the E Transit Custom, to Australian shores later in 2024. Will it be enough to convince businesses to make the switch?
Sam Parkinson

Jun 4, 2024

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EV News

Tesla unveils refreshed Model 3 in Australia, promising more range and comfort
While the exterior has seen a refresh, it’s the interior where Tesla have focused their updates in the 2024 Model 3. Consumers can check it out this weekend around Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 23, 2023

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EV News

Kia EV9 test drive: The biggest electric passenger car on the market
Kia’s new flagship vehicle will be the largest electric SUV in the market. We test drive the EV9 to find out if size does matter.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 10, 2023

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EV News

Seven seats, six figures. Kia’s EV9 electric people mover price revealed
Kia reveals pricing of what will be the biggest electric passenger vehicle in Australia – the 7-seater EV9.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 7, 2023

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Electric Bikes

Test Ride: BMW’s $20,000 CE 04 electric scooter that leaves combustion friends in the dust
The BMW CE 04 is an electric vehicle that matches the performance of any other EV on the market and at half the price. The catch? It’s a scooter.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 3, 2022

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Electric Bikes

Electric scooter review: 2022 Fonz Arthur 2 offers style and more range
The 2022 Arthur 2 offers improved range and a smoother ride. Is it enough to ignite a major uptake of electric scooters in Australia?
Sam Parkinson

May 24, 2022

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