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The Driven Podcast: Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble
This week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden and Ed Lynch-Bell unpack Europe’s latest EV trends, BYD’s V2G bundle, and Tesla’s $4.20 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.
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Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market
Government urged to reverse decision to remove motor vehicle duty concessions for electric vehicles, because it risks slowing the uptake of EVs in Australia’s most successful market.
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Tesla launches driverless Robotaxi service – at $US4.20 per ride
Tesla’s Robotaxi service launched in Austin with rides starting at $4.20.
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World’s biggest hydrogen taxi operator goes all electric, blames high costs
Hype, the Paris-based company that operates the world’s biggest fleet of hydrogen taxis has reportedly dumped the technology and pivoted to all electric cars.
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Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms
Tesla hits a big milestone with official Robotaxi service using FSD software starting in the coming days.
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EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds
More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar.
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The city betting big on wireless charging for electric taxis and last mile deliveries
Gothenburg is leading the world on wireless charging for EVs, and plans to install it on public streets. I had the opportunity to give it a test run.
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Why can’t we make it here? The birth of one of world’s first EV industry gatherings
Former president Ronald Reagan’s big hopes for EV manufacturing may have been dashed after the first EVS, but this year’s gathering promises much on electric trucks and charging.
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The best EVs we don’t get – where are the small electric cars in Australia?
We can’t get to a zero carbon economy by swapping heavy and inefficient ICE vehicles for heavy and inefficient EVs. So where are the small EVs?
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How to accelerate the uptake of EVs, and make it socially fair
In mid and high price categories, EVs are already often cheaper than comparable combustion models. Any support should be focused on smaller cars and low-income households.
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Musk says he will stay at Tesla, wonders why EV customers would care about his politics
Elon Musk says he will stay as Tesla CEO for at least another five years, and wonders why anyone would care about the political views of a CEO when buying a car.
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Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets
EV sales expected to jump in 2025 to more than 20 million, with price parity reached in key markets, particularly in China and south-east Asia.