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Fully Charged Podcast: Giles Parkinson on Australia’s EV boom, electric utes & solar revolution!

Fully Charged Podcast: Giles Parkinson on Australia’s EV boom, electric utes & solar revolution!

In this episode of The Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy, The Driven, and One Step Off the Grid—Australia’s go-to sources for EV and clean energy news.
Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not

Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not

Towing a small and light trailer with an electric vehicle had a relatively small impact on efficiency. Shame about the weather though, and the low ground clearance.
Everything Electric Show: The truth about EV battery life, government subsidies & the future of coal ash?!

Everything Electric Show: The truth about EV battery life, government subsidies & the future of coal ash?!

From the truth about carbon capture and fossil fuel industry tactics to the surprising longevity of EV batteries, Robert explains what’s really happening in the shift to cleaner technology.
Really long EV road trips are actually not that hard – with better route planning

Really long EV road trips are actually not that hard – with better route planning

Better route planning means being able to make very long trips in electric cars with surprisingly little time waiting to charge. And it’s not just about wind speed and avoiding lonely chargers.
EV touring: What happened when we ran our BYD Atto 3 battery down to zero

EV touring: What happened when we ran our BYD Atto 3 battery down to zero

We covered 4,550 km in a two week family trip in our EV. It turns out that in an Atto 3, zero per cent charge on the battery means zero per cent. But it was the only black spot.
Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2024 – by model and by brand

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2024 – by model and by brand

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Data includes full yearly results.
Zero DRS/X review and road trip: Australia’s only dual sport all electric motorcycle

Zero DRS/X review and road trip: Australia’s only dual sport all electric motorcycle

If you are looking for a dual sport all electric motorcycle in Australia, nothing beats the Zero DSR/X, because it’s the only one! But it is fast, capable, and has good range.