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Transport emissions are soaring – it’s time to shift to electric vehicles

September 12, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Climate Council report points to potential emissions reductions, and health benefits, of have a transport strategy focusing on electric vehicles.

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The Driven Podcast: Chief scientist Alan Finkel on battery EVs and fuel cell EVs

September 10, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his love of electric vehicles, his charging needs, his views on autonomous driving and the prospects of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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We’re pensioners, we want a cheap EV. What are our options?

September 9, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

We are both pensioners. Our current car is 20 years old. We would like to replace it with an EV, but they seem to cost too much. Should we wait?

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How the EV boom will reshape the way we use electricity

September 4, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

AEMO has lifted its forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles for the second time in less than six months, and flags it could have an impact on the way we manage the grid.

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Do I need to convert my home battery to charge my EV?

September 4, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Isn’t there some way to just transfer charge from my home battery to the car battery? The answer: Yes, and no.

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The Driven Podcast: By 2025, all new cars will be electric

August 30, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Why all new cars will be electric by 2025, and why your next purchase could be your last. An interview with Tony Seba.

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Which countries are doing most to support electric vehicles

August 30, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Australia’s lack of policy for electric vehicle policies stands in sharp contrast to what is happening in the rest of the world.

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Australian Tesla customers get to see and touch, but not yet drive, a Model 3

August 28, 2018 Giles Parkinson Syndicated Comments Off

Thousands of reservation holders invited to inspect “mass market” Tesla Model 3 EV in Australia for first time. They will have to wait at least another year for delivery.

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