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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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: 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.
The Driven Podcast: Kia blown away by interest in EV6
“Never in my wildest dreams”: Kia Australia’s Damien Meredith amazed by huge interest in EV6 and speed of electric shift.
The Driven Podcast: Let’s electrify everything, starting with cars
Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too.
The Driven Podcast: Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend
Bill Shorten may no longer be leader of the Labor Party, but he does own a Tesla, becoming the first federal MP to go electric as part of his parliamentary package. Did it ruin his weekend?
The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
The Driven Podcast: From coal to renewables and EV charging
Engie’s head of green mobility in Australia on the company’s plans to be a major supplier of EV chargers and its interest in V2G.
The Driven Podcast: Inner city blues – where to find a fast EV charge
Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.
The Driven Podcast: Two blokes and an electric motorbike dream
How two brothers from Queensland coal country launched into the electric motorbike market.
The Driven Podcast: Taking EV charging to caravan parks
Peter Nattrass, head of Future Industries with the South Australian government, on why camping grounds and motels are key to EV charging networks.