The Driven

@TheDriven_io

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 24

Councils frustrated by reliability issues with #Tritium are ripping out the broken #EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium #chargers in one region just got wiped out by a fallen tree.. thedriven.io/2025/07/24/the…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Councils frustrated by reliability issues with Tritium are ripping out the broken EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium chargers in one region just got wiped ou…

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 24

#Tesla pushes back volume production of its new "affordable" model, honing in on ramping up deliveries of its #ModelY before US credits expire, and its grand plans for the #Robotaxi.. thedriven.io/2025/07/24/tes…

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 23

#Incat to build two #battery electric ferries for #Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and "redefine what is possible at sea." thedriven.io/2025/07/23/tur…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and “redefine what is possible at sea.”

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 21

The #ZeekrX is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a #premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the #brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.. thedriven.io/2025/07/21/zee…

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · 13 h

Kerbside EV chargers can be tricky: the wrong parking spot can mean missing out on a charge. But two plugs & cars parking in either direction? “It certainly would make it a bit easier.” #EVCharging #ElectricVehicles #TheDriven #Podcast #EVNews

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 26

Community car sharing could get a major boost by using EVs as grid batteries when they're not in use. An extra income stream + local energy management where it matters most. #EVs #Energy #TheDriven #Podcast #Battery

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 25

#Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where #EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and #infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.. thedriven.io/2025/07/25/aus…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 25

#Fiat has slashed prices on its #500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest #EVs on the market.. thedriven.io/2025/07/25/fia…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 24

Logistics company announces completion of #Australia's first off-grid and totally #renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 #electric trucks with onsite solar and #battery storage.. thedriven.io/2025/07/24/aus…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Logistics company announces completion of Australia’s first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 23

First shipment of Deepal's #E07 ute-like electric #SUV is now Australian-bound with first #deliveries to begin in weeks.. thedriven.io/2025/07/24/dee…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. First shipment of Deepal’s E07 ute-like electric SUV is now Australian-bound with first deliveries to begin in weeks.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 23

#BYD's new premium off-roader spotted charging at a #Tesla Supercharger in #Sydney, hinting at what's to come from the brand.. thedriven.io/2025/07/23/byd…

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 23

#RACV is partnering with leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company #EVX to roll out up to 40 dual kerbside chargers across #Melbourne.. thedriven.io/2025/07/22/rac…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. RACV is partnering with leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company EVX to roll out up to 40 dual kerbside chargers across Melbourne.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 23

More than two in every five new #cars sold in #Australia will be made in #China within a decade, driven by demand for hybrid and #electric options, and falling prices offered by Chinese brands.. thedriven.io/2025/07/22/chi…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. More than two in every five new cars sold in Australia will be made in China within a decade, driven by demand for hybrid and electric options, and falling prices offered by Chinese brands.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 22

New regulations in #Europe recognise that plug in #hybrids are three times more polluting than previously claimed. The Australian #government needs to catch up and close this #emissions loophole.. thedriven.io/2025/07/22/the…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. New regulations in Europe recognise that plug in hybrids are three times more polluting than previously claimed. The Australian government needs to catch up and close this emissions loophole.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 22

#Tesla has slashed the prices of inventory stock of the #ModelY while in #Canada the company is offering even deeper discounts on its new refreshed model.. thedriven.io/2025/07/22/tes…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Tesla has slashed the prices of inventory stock of the Model Y, while in Canada the company is offering even deeper discounts on its new refreshed model.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 21

Sarah Aubrey talks about her #EV journey, why #Australia is being left behind on transport #decarbonisation, and how her visit to China opened her eyes to what’s already possible.. thedriven.io/2025/07/21/how…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Sarah Aubrey talks about her EV journey, why Australia is being left behind on transport decarbonisation, and how her visit to China opened her eyes to what’s already possible.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 21

#Arena report into #electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to #energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.. thedriven.io/2025/07/21/aus…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Arena report into electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 21

#Tesla self-driving software has no regulatory blockers in #Australia as country manager shares #rollout plan for customers.. thedriven.io/2025/07/19/tes…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Tesla self-driving software has no regulatory blockers in Australia as country manager shares rollout plan for customers.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 21

#BYD delivers its 60,000th car in #Australia in under 3 years as the company aims for a top 10 spot. Founder says it's a signal to the world that it can succeed in mature markets.. thedriven.io/2025/07/19/sig…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. BYD delivers its 60,000th car in Australia in under 3 years as the company aims for a top 10 spot. Founder says it’s a signal to the world that it can succeed in mature markets.

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The Driven@TheDriven_io · Jul 20

#Kia's next EV has now been approved for sale in #Australia, meaning the company's first electric sedan, the #EV4, could be available in Australia within a few months.. thedriven.io/2025/07/19/kia…

TheDriven_io's tweet card. Kia’s next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company’s first electric sedan, the EV4, could be available in Australia within a few months.

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