

The Driven
The Driven
Join Sam Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 35min
The Sunshine state’s plan to go electric
We talk to RACQ head of policy Rebecca Michael about the electric vehicle transition in Queensland.

Mar 17, 2021 • 32min
Why Australia’s big utilities are plugging into EVs
We talk to Origin Energy’s head of mobility, and head of strategy, Chau Le, about the utility’s new push into electric vehicles.

Feb 22, 2021 • 41min
Tasmania gets itself ready for electric driving holidays
Tasmania as just completed its fast charging network that serves the entire state. We speak to Electric Highway boss Clive Attwater about what this means for EV tourism.

Nov 26, 2020 • 27min
MG goes electric, and wants to lead the market
The famous MG brand - now China owned - has launched its first electric car in Australia and has big ambitions. We talk to MG Australia’s head of development, and take the MG ZS EV for a drive.

Oct 28, 2020 • 33min
Direct imports to lift EV choice fo Australian consumers
Nexport’s Luke Todd on plans to import four electric vehicle models from China’s BYD, and creating a platform for more EV makers to import directly into Australia.

Sep 16, 2020 • 44min
Is an electric hog still a hog?
The Driven’s resident bikie Nigel Morris takes the Harley Davidson Livewire for a ride, and ponders the question: Is an electric hog still a hog?

Apr 8, 2020 • 44min
Australia’s electric dreams
New Tritium CEO Jane Hunter assesses the electric vehicle landscape in Australia, the market for fast-charges, government policy, and declining fossil fuel car sales.

Feb 24, 2020 • 41min
How close are we to solar cars?
A panel of experts from UNSW and overseas discuss the potential of solar paint and its ability to power electric cars.

Dec 13, 2019 • 44min
EVs, range anxiety and fuel security
EV’s are an obvious solution for Australia’s precarious fuel security and its dependence on fuel imports. Former RAAF deputy chief John Blackburn explains why.

Dec 6, 2019 • 28min
How to link solar, batteries and EVs
Most EV owners want to charge their vehicle batteries with their own solar power. Inverter makers are making that easier.