The Driven Podcast: Why rental companies are going electric
Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
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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.
The Driven Podcast: Electric buses and range anxiety
Greg Balkins from Transit Systems was not sure what to expect when the first electric buses rolled out on Sydney routes. It turns out he needn’t have worried.
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The Driven Podcast: NRMA charges into the EV transition
NRMA CEO Rohan Lund on fast charger plans, the member shift to EVs, and his frustration at not being able to find an electric people mover.
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The Driven Podcast: Rebel with an electric cause
We talk to Werner Tietz and Kai Vogler about the launch of the Cupra Born long range electric hatch in Australia.
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The Driven Podcast: Record setting Livewire electric road trip
Duncan Mallord set out to ride from Australia’s lowest point to its highest on an all electric Harley Davidson, and discovered a new way to enjoy motorcycle touring.
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The Driven Podcast: The end of queue anxiety?
Finnish company Kempower has redesigned EV chargers to utilise what power is available with as many cars as possible.
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The Driven Podcast: It’s time to catch up, Elon
The Australian EV start-up founded by a former driver that is rolling out battery swap technology to turn big trucks electric.
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The Driven Podcast: Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
Malcolm Turnbull on his family's shift to electric, Morrison's lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
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The Driven Podcast: Why Tesla Model 3s don’t need a rebate
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
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The Driven Podcast: Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate coal closures.
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