From Everything Electric Show.
Robert chats with Giles Parkinson, founder of The Driven and Renew Economy, about the rapid global shift to electric vehicles, the state of Australia’s energy transition, and why the data shows EV adoption is unstoppable—regardless of political noise or media myths.
Giles breaks down the real numbers behind EV uptake, the rollout of charging infrastructure, the massive potential of Australia’s renewable energy sector, and the role EVs will play in the future grid with V2G.
00:00 Intro
01:00 Giles Parkinson!
04:30 The state of EV adoption in Australia
09:15 Media myths vs. EV reality
15:20 Charging infrastructure: the good, the bad, the future
22:50 Renewable energy growth & grid transition
30:40 The role of policy and government
37:10 Home charging, smart tariffs & V2G
44:20 Battery technology & lifecycle misunderstandings
50:00 The road ahead for EVs and energy
56:40 Closing thoughts
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