The Driven

Sarah White and Shane Parker have towed their caravan with both a Tesla Model 3 (around Australia), and their BYD Atto 3. They even shared the news with Scotty from Marketing.

Robert Llewellyn Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week.

Mark Gregory, COO of Flinders University, and Dan Gillick from Oji dive into the revolution of vehicle-to-grid technology. They explore how universities can lead the charge in integrating electric vehicles as virtual batteries, benefiting energy storage and grid support. The discussion delves into the challenges of transitioning to EVs on campus and the exciting prospects of these vehicles amplifying Australia’s renewable energy landscape. Personal stories from EV owners reveal the financial and sustainability advantages of this innovative approach.

This podcast discusses the challenges and advancements in creating efficient electric ferries for commuter use, emphasizing the growth of electric ferries in the maritime industry. It explores different types of ferries and their potential for electrification, especially the little ferry cat in Brisbane. The advantages of electric ferries for ageing fleets are highlighted, along with the importance of battery placement and efficiency in reducing resistance and drag. The progress of electrifying ferries in Brisbane is discussed, as well as the potential for electric ferries in Australia. The speed capabilities of electric ferries and the limitations of increasing speed are also explored.

Don Imrie, the head of sales of Ebusco Australia, on electric transport and plugging in to a car charger en route to Sydney. Plus: record EV sales in Australia.

Cory Steuben from Munro Associates on the epiphany on EVs. Plus: News of the week including MG’s budget MG4, and Tesla’s charging coup.

NRMA Energy boss Carly Irving-Dolan on motoring group's plans to start billing for fast charging, reliability, and going off grid with new fast-chargers. Plus: News of the week.

The story of “Atto Gal”s epic journey from Perth to Sydney and back in an electric BYD, and what she learned along the way. Plus: China’s big EV play.

Tony Seba, a renowned technologist and futurist from Stanford University, shares his insights with Daniel Bleakley about the rapid shift toward electric vehicles. They discuss predictable cost reductions in EV technology and how these changes are reshaping the automotive landscape. Seba highlights the electric revolution's impact on transportation, particularly in China, and notes the geopolitical transformations brought about by energy innovation. Their conversation also touches on the rising EV sales in Australia and the challenges that manufacturers face in keeping up with consumer demand.

SEA Electric’s Tony Fairweather on electric trucks. Plus: Battery breakthroughs, Tesla’s big new game plan, and Australia’s EV strategy.