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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.

Videos

Video: GAC AION V review – Still worth considering in 2026?
The AION V arrived in Australia in 2025 as part of the growing wave of Chinese electric SUVs – but does it still stack up against newer rivals?
Sam Parkinson

May 15, 2026

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EV News

Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker
Subaru has added a third electric SUV to its Australian lineup, and has also cut thousands from the asking price of the Solterra and Trailseeker EVs.
Sam Parkinson

May 14, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Geely unveils purpose-built electric robotaxi as AI race heats up
Geely unveils a purpose-built electric robotaxi prototype in Beijing, previewing a future EV technology stack built around ultra-fast charging, solid-state batteries and AI computing power.
Sam Parkinson

May 7, 2026

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Videos

Video: Beijing Auto Show highlights – China’s EV industry isn’t slowing down
Join Sam for a quick look at the massive Beijing Auto Show, featuring cutting-edge electric vehicles, autonomous technology, and concept cars shaping the future of the global automotive industry.
Sam Parkinson

May 6, 2026

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Electric Cars

Geely lays out electric vision with 1,000 horsepower off-road platform, AI and Galaxy concept
Geely uses Beijing auto show to preview next wave of EV tech, including a 1,000 hp electric off-road platform, a new Galaxy concept and a glimpse at its AI ambitions.
Sam Parkinson

May 5, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Electric trucks in China have already ditched diesel, now they’re ditching the driver
While Australia debates electrification of its road freight, China has already electrified much of its trucking fleet, and now it’s removing the driver.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 25, 2026

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Videos

Video: 2026 Geely EX5 ER – What’s actually new?
A closer look at the top-spec Inspire model, unpacking what’s new, including a larger battery and added standard features.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 22, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is Mini’s electric crossover worth the premium?
Sam and Sarah take a deep dive into the all-electric Mini Aceman SE to find out how this electric crossover stacks up to today’s competition, one year on from its release.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 20, 2026

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Video: 2026 Subaru Solterra review – Same as the bZ4X… But is it better?
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is, on paper, the same car as the Toyota bZ4X. Same platform, same battery, same joint venture roots. So the real question isn’t what it is, but whether Subaru has done enough to make it feel like its own.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How close is V2G in Australia?
Portia Rooney joins to discuss the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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