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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

“Profound model shift”: Tesla surges on stunning “internet-of-cars” valuation

Tesla shares surge on Monday after a stunning upgrade by Morgan Stanley, which valued Tesla as a subscription or "internet-of-cars" model for the first time.

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One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?

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UK’s first electric ferry, using old Nissan Leaf batteries, launched in Plymouth

UK’s first sea-going electric ferry, e-Voyager, is launched in Plymouth to begin series of trials using re-purposed Nissan Leaf electric car batteries.

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Swedish consortium unveils mammoth wind-powered car carrier

Swedish consortium unveils a modern-day sailing ship which will be capable of carrying 6-7,000 vehicles an feature sails 80 metres high.

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Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

Netherlands-based designer unveils 110-metre, solar-powered luxury yacht concept that aims to evolve from several hours “to unlimited, emission-free motoring."

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Tesla and SpaceX engineering chief has electrified his yacht

"I work for Tesla; I know the benefits of electric power." Chief engineer explains how he electrified his yacht.

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