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.

Genesis G80: The luxury electric sedan taking executives for a fast and expensive ride

The Genesis G80 may look like a car designed for a gentleman, 80, but it has the finesse and electric performance to satisfy more than the pipe and slippers brigade.

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EVs to grab 35 pct share of world’s biggest car market as crisis looms for legacy brands

EVs tipped to grab 35% share of new car sales in China - the world's biggest market - this year, precipitating a crisis for petrol and diesel car makers.

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Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More FUD from fossil fuel industry

EV drivers are often told its best not to let charge drop below 20% and to stay below 80%. But why is this so and does it apply to all batteries?

Kona Electric at Yennyenning lakes. Courtesy: Sam Blight

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Are there any high ground clearance passenger vehicle EVs yet?

Can EVs go off road? Good ground clearance is an important factor. We take a look at which EV models provide the best clearance.

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Ford to bring its electric Mustang Mach-E to Australia in 2023

Ford will be bringing the electrified version of its iconic Mustang to Australia this year. It was the third best selling electric vehicle in the US last year.

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Ioniq 6 first drive: Long range, retro lines and loads of fun – even in Eco mode

What better place for a car giant to showcase its latest big leap into an electric future than a small community that has banked fossil fuel profits to help it go 100 per cent renewable.

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EV maker BYD on track to take top spot in world’s biggest car market in 2023

BYD plans to become the best-selling brand in the world's biggest new car market as it continues its global expansion.

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Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer

Tesla's announcement that it's working on a new low voltage system architecture will bring many benefits and might set a new benchmark for industry.

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Tesla to expand Berlin Gigafactory to 1 million vehicles per year

Tesla's Berlin factory is ramping its production fast but needs additional approvals to reach full capacity.

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Model Y Performance road trip: A breathtaking solution to a noisy and dirty world

The Model Y Performance may look just like the RWD version, but its bigger battery and extra motor deliver a breathtaking ride. But it comes at a price.

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