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?
Sep 16, 2020•44 min
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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.
Apr 08, 2020•44 min
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.
Feb 24, 2020•41 min
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 13, 2019•44 min
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.
Dec 06, 2019•28 min
Why your EV will also be a "virtual power plant”
AGL’s head of distributed energy Dominique van den Berg on some remarkable predictions for EVs, who will own them and their role as a virtual power plant.
Nov 29, 2019•26 min
Ultra-fast EV chargers and the link to autonomous driving
Evie Networks boss Chris Mills explains why the company’s first ultra-fast EV charging station is part of its preparation for a world of autonomous vehicles.
Nov 15, 2019•33 min
Even old Land-Rovers are going electric
Dave Budge from Jaunt Motors joins The Driven podcast to explain why old Land-Rovers are being converted to electric, and plans to make them a rental car. The first retro-fit is just about ready to be delivered, and there is a growing queue.
Nov 07, 2019•33 min
Across Australia by solar car
UNSW students Matthew Holohan and Jed Cruickshank describe the challenge of driving a solar-powered electric car across Australia.
Oct 29, 2019•25 min
Why all delivery vans are going electric
SEA Electric boss Tony Fairweather predicts that within five to 10 years, all delivery vans in Australia will be electric.
Oct 22, 2019•35 min
Leading the charge to electric transport
ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet.
Oct 17, 2019•21 min
Joining the dots from EVs to the grid
Greensync’s Phil Blythe on why a pilot in Wellington may provide a blueprint of how to integrate consumer charging habits and the needs of the grid.
Sep 30, 2019•22 min
What does the grid operator want to do with electric vehicles?
AEMO is looking at how electric vehicles fit into the grid. AEMO’s Greg Staib even imagines them used as batteries at peak times. Pity if you are trying to flag down a share car at the same time.
Sep 27, 2019•21 min
Electric vehicles: Do we know what the consumers want?
Everyone assumes that the electric vehicle transition will happen anyway. But Alina Dini, from the Institute of Future Environments, asks: Has anyone asked the consumer what they want?
Sep 25, 2019•20 min
Why EVs already make financial sense for fleet managers
Anna Skarbek, the head of ClimateWorks Australia, on the key role of electric vehicles in meeting emissions reduction targets, and why they already make financial sense for fleet owners.
Sep 24, 2019•24 min
Will electric cars replace household batteries?
Tim Washington from Jet Charge on why household batteries may replace electric vehicles, and why they may be more valuable as batteries on wheels, rather than wheels with batteries.
Sep 23, 2019•23 min
Bright Ideas & Blind Ideology
Behyad Jafari, Paul Cox and Stephanie Bashir wrap up the Electric Vehicle Transition Conference and look at what’s ahead.
Sep 05, 2019•42 min
Nissan Leaf test drive
Nissan has released its next generation Leaf electric vehicle, with twice the range and the chance to power the home. We take it for a drive.
Aug 06, 2019•26 min
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.
Jul 25, 2019•19 min
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.
Jul 18, 2019•30 min
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.
Jun 18, 2019•32 min
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.
May 26, 2019•27 min
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.
May 15, 2019•20 min
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.
Apr 16, 2019•34 min
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.
Apr 10, 2019•22 min
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?
Apr 01, 2019•26 min
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.
Feb 25, 2019•46 min
Revealed: Australian electric motorbike maker breaks cover
Denis Savic talks to Nigel Morris about his vision for building electric motorcycles in Australia.
Feb 19, 2019•42 min
Happy Days! Fonzarelli’s Michelle Nazzari
Michelle Nazzari discuses how she came to establish an Australian-based electric scooter manufacturer that is now looking to push up into electric motorbikes.
Feb 08, 2019•27 min
Tritium’s James Kennedy on the rapid transition to EV charging
Tritium co-founder and chief technology officer James Kennedy joins The Driven podcast to outline how a small group of solar car enthusiasts founded a Brisbane-based company that is now a world leading in electric vehicle fast charging stations.
Jan 29, 2019•39 min
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