The Driven

The Driven
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Jul 25, 2019 • 19min

From Solar Impulse to electric flight

Andrew Borschberg co-piloted the Solar Impulse plane that went round the world on solar power only. He says the future of flight is electric, from passenger plants to intra-city flying pods.
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Jul 18, 2019 • 30min

Nissan launches second generation Leaf in Australia

Nissan’s head of electrification and mobility in Australia, Ben Warren, discussed new generation Leaf and its vehicle to home and vehicle to grid technology.
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Jun 18, 2019 • 32min

When electric vehicles meet the solar industry

You know electric vehicles are entering the mainstream when they form a major highlight of solar expos. Nigel Morris tells us what he found at Munich’s Intersolar event.
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May 26, 2019 • 27min

Why we may be soon flying electric planes

Simon Hackett owns one of only two electric plans in Australia, and explains why they beat jet fuel and why we may all soon be flying in one.
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May 15, 2019 • 20min

ACE-EV and the launch of an electric cargo car

Greg McGarvie from ACE-EV discusses plans to begin assembly, and then maybe full manufacturing, of an all-electric “cargo” car in Adelaide.
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Apr 16, 2019 • 34min

Biofuels, batteries, or hydrogen

With the energy transition in the main grid gathering pace, more focus is turning to de-carbonising transport. We talk to Australian engineer Stephanie Moroz, who has worked in all three sectors, about the pros and cons of biofuels, batteries and hydrogen.
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Apr 10, 2019 • 22min

The Coalition is "fighting the future" on EVs

Labor climate change spokesman Mark Butler says he is stunned by the Coalition campaign against EVs, and spells out how Labor will reach its 50% EV target.
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Apr 1, 2019 • 26min

Test driving the long range electric Kona

The Hyundai Kona is described as a “game-changer” for electric vehicles in Australia, delivering a long range option at a cheaper price than before. So how does it rate?
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Feb 25, 2019 • 46min

Robert Llewellyn’s electric transition from Red Dwarf to Fully Charged

Robert Llewellyn is a comedian an actor who was best known for his role as the “mechanoid” Kryten in the iconic series Red Dwarf, but is now telling millions about the transition to electric vehicles.
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Feb 19, 2019 • 42min

Revealed: Australian electric motorbike maker breaks cover

Denis Savic talks to Nigel Morris about his vision for building electric motorcycles in Australia.

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