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Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.

The Driven Podcast: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption

Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adopt...

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 1h

A groundbreaking project that combines car sharing and low-cost AC vehicle to grid charging facilities is coming to Australia.

Batteries on wheels: Europe's leading low cost V2G model is coming to Australia

A groundbreaking project that combines car sharing and low-cost AC vehicle to grid charging facilities is coming to Australia.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 3h

The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) took off in September across Europe, led as always by Norway, but also with strong showings in key markets such as the UK, Denmark and Spain.

EVs reach record 98.3 pct share of new car sales in Norway, surge across Europe

The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) took off in September across Europe, led as always by Norway, but also with strong showings in key markets such as the UK, Denmark and Spain.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 3h

Swedish EV maker announces pricing for 2026 version of Polestar 4, with some new features including more buttons on the steering wheel.

Polestar releases pricing details for 2026 Polestar 4, adds new buttons

Swedish EV maker announces pricing for 2026 version of Polestar 4, with some new features including more buttons on the steering wheel.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 22h

New zero-emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has cut a deal with Who Gives A Crap to deliver greener toilet paper, and show the path for electric trucking in Australia.

New Australian electric truck company signs delivery deal with Who Gives A Crap

New zero-emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has cut a deal with Who Gives A Crap to deliver greener toilet paper, and show the path for electric trucking in Australia.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 22h

Tesla launches new "affordable" variants of its Model 3 and Model Y, but still priced from $US36,990 which is higher than many hoped.

Tesla launches "affordable" versions of Model 3 and Y, but with just 14% off base prices

Tesla launches new "affordable" variants of its Model 3 and Model Y, but still priced from $US36,990 which is higher than many hoped.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 22h

The German government is examining the idea of relaxing EU CO2 fleet emission limits for carmakers that use green steel made in Europe in their production.

German car makers may get green steel loophole for EV targets as policy summit looms

The German government is examining the idea of relaxing EU CO2 fleet emission limits for carmakers that use green steel made in Europe in their production.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 22h

Ford announces a “significant” update to its struggling Mustang Mach-E SUV, introducing performance upgrades, increased efficiency, and refreshed styling, and a higher price.

Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase

Ford announces a “significant” update to its struggling Mustang Mach-E SUV, introducing performance upgrades, increased efficiency, and refreshed styling, and a higher price.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 1d

Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.

Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026

Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Chris Bowen checks out one of the world's first examples of wireless charging for electric vehicles in Detroit, but says the technology is probably not suitable for widespread deployment in Australia.

Electric roads: Chris Bowen checks out wireless charging, says it's probably not for Australia

Chris Bowen checks out one of the world's first examples of wireless charging for electric vehicles in Detroit, but says the technology is probably not suitable for widespread deployment in Australia.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Hyundai slashes prices on a range of EVs, with discounts of more than $34,000 on some variants.

Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000

Hyundai slashes prices on a range of EVs, with discounts of more than $34,000 on some variants.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world's fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.

Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a "shooting brake"

Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world's fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Plans unveiled for a new ferry terminal with docking for five electric ferries, along with facilities for high voltage charging.

Australian city lodges plans for electric ferry terminal and high voltage charging on docks

Plans unveiled for a new ferry terminal with docking for five electric ferries, along with facilities for high voltage charging.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Pole-mounted fast-charging appears to be around the corner, helping deliver faster, cheaper charging to inner-city Australian drivers.

Pole-mounted EV chargers now rated at up to 50 kW for those with no off-street parking

Pole-mounted fast-charging appears to be around the corner, helping deliver faster, cheaper charging to inner-city Australian drivers.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Sam Parkinson & Sarah Aubrey chat EV ownership, battery drama, and future predictions - all from the back of a VW ID. Buzz GTX.

Electrify This: Market insights, ownership and a dead battery

Sam Parkinson & Sarah Aubrey chat EV ownership, battery drama, and future predictions - all from the back of a VW ID. Buzz GTX.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market "by some margin."

BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia's cheapest EV

BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market "by some margin."

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: that is the promise of vehicle-to-grid technology, according to Amber co-chief executive Dan Adams.

Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: The bold promise of V2G

Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: that is the promise of vehicle-to-grid technology, according to Amber co-chief executive Dan Adams,

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Smart offers massive discounts inventory to help boost stocked inventory sales.

Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart offers massive discounts inventory to help boost stocked inventory sales.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Tesla offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) in its newest Model Y in one key market.

Tesla Model Y will now offer V2L, pleasing many owners

Tesla offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) in its newest Model Y in one key market.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 5d

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for September.

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for September.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 5d

EV sales soar past 12,000 EVs in September on the back of great EV model deals and market confidence.

Tesla and BYD lead as EV sales surge to record market share of 11.3 pct in Australia

EV sales soar past 12,000 EVs in September on the back of great EV model deals and market confidence.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 5d

Tesla opens orders on Australia's longest range EV, marking a major shift to end range anxiety for ICE drivers.

Tesla launches its longest range EV in Australia, with incredible 750 km

Tesla opens orders on Australia's longest range EV, marking a major shift to end range anxiety for ICE drivers.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 5d

Tim Eden joins Sam to unpack Origin’s V2G trial, and shifting EV strategies. Plus, producer Tanya Shukla shares a passenger’s-eye view of Tesla FSD Supervised.

The Driven Podcast: V2G, FSD, and rollout delays

Tim Eden joins Sam to unpack Origin’s V2G trial, and shifting EV strategies. Plus, producer Tanya Shukla shares a passenger’s-eye view of Tesla FSD Supervised.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 6d

Tesla sales rebound, with the Model Y posting its best monthly performance since March last year, hinting at a bumper September for EV sales in Australia.

Tesla Model Y rebounds to post highest monthly sales since March last year

Tesla sales rebound, with the Model Y posting its best monthly performance since March last year, hinting at a bumper September for EV sales in Australia.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 6d

Uncomfortable 'truths' for Clarkson & co.? Dan from Everything Electric unpacks how outdated EV views aged like milk.

Everything Electric: How outdated EV views aged very, very badly indeed

Uncomfortable 'truths' for Clarkson & co.? Dan from Everything Electric unpacks how outdated EV views aged like milk.

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