The Driven Podcast

We test drive the new Kia Niro, talks to Nissan’s Ben Warren on progress on vehicle-to-grid, and to Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the state’s EV subsidy.

We talk to RACQ head of policy Rebecca Michael about the electric vehicle transition in Queensland.

We talk to Origin Energy’s head of mobility, and head of strategy, Chau Le, about the utility’s new push into electric vehicles.

Tasmania as just completed its fast charging network that serves the entire state. We speak to Electric Highway boss Clive Attwater about what this means for EV tourism.

The famous MG brand - now China owned - has launched its first electric car in Australia and has big ambitions. We talk to MG Australia’s head of development, and take the MG ZS EV for a drive.

Nexport’s Luke Todd on plans to import four electric vehicle models from China’s BYD, and creating a platform for more EV makers to import directly into Australia.

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?

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.

A panel of experts from UNSW and overseas discuss the potential of solar paint and its ability to power electric cars.

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.

Most EV owners want to charge their vehicle batteries with their own solar power. Inverter makers are making that easier.

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.

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.

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.

UNSW students Matthew Holohan and Jed Cruickshank describe the challenge of driving a solar-powered electric car across Australia.

SEA Electric boss Tony Fairweather predicts that within five to 10 years, all delivery vans in Australia will be electric.

ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Behyad Jafari, Paul Cox and Stephanie Bashir wrap up the Electric Vehicle Transition Conference and look at what’s ahead.

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.

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.