7+ mon, 2+ day ago (401+ words) [Volkswagen and Uber to deploy "thousands" of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs]VW and Uber to deploy "a fleet of thousands" of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans. The post Volkswagen and Uber to deploy "thousands" of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs appeared first on The Driven. Nearly two years after German automotive giant Volkswagen began its first autonomous vehicle test program in the United States with a batch of 10 ID. Buzz electric vans, the company has partnered with Uber to deploy "a fleet of thousands" of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country. Volkswagen and Uber announced that they had signed a long-term strategic partnership with the goal of deploying the ID. Buzz AD (autonomous driving) across multiple US markets, starting'in the city of Los Angeles next year after a period of testing later…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (607+ words) The ISO 15118 standard that ensures secure communications between car and charger is merely a foundation for a whole range of exciting products and services that will simplify electric motoring for drivers. This week, at EVS 38 in Gothenburg Hyfer and DEFA, a Norwegian payments startup and a Norwegian charging brand have launched a revolutionary new way to simply payments for charging. Europe leads the way in interoperability, mandating ISO15118, roaming and ad-hoc payments through the EU wide alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulations (AFIR). An example of secure ad-hoc payments is DEFA's dynamic QR code payment system, drivers pay by scanning a dynamic QR code and then an ad-hoc payment can be completed with Apple Pay or Google Pay." Dynamic QR codes are essential as the prevent man in the middle fraud where a malicious actor sticks a fake QR code on a charger…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (511+ words) [Passion for Tesla has suffered:" Germany sees opportunity for its own EV makers][Tesla Giga Berlin hits 5000 cars per week]German economic minister says passion for Tesla EVs has suffered, as Elon Musk's brand suffers another big fall, and goes backwards in the UK despite record EV sales there. The post Passion for Tesla has suffered:" Germany sees opportunity for its own EV makers appeared first on The Driven. The German government says the slump in Tesla sales in its country, at least partly inspired by CEO Elon Musk's politics and his support of far-right parties, has presented opportunities for its own car makers. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in a press conference on Thursday that the brand had suffered. The perception is that the passion for Tesla has suffered greatly in recent weeks and months, which is perhaps…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (406+ words) Popped past the Tesla stall again towards the end of Saturday to check how they were going on their target of 600 tests and they were pretty happy with progress. Will drop in again tomorrow to check again. " Richard Laxton (@rlaxton) November 15, 2025 This milestone was shared by the organizers of the show. Tesla had dozens of FSD-equipped EVs at the show available for hundreds of attendees experiencing the software for the very first time. Have you experienced the future yet? " One of those experiencing this was Lloyd C, who shared on X: "Just tried out full self driving today on a test drive out of Footscray. Mind blown! What do you reckon is the best way to buy a Tesla? I'm thinking of doing a novated lease?. In September this year, Tesla announced the FSD supervised software to all eligible cars in…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (531+ words) It's no secret that Tesla has been working on self-driving technology for over a decade in an effort to have driverless ride-hailing cars on public roads. Now, the company is getting very close to that milestone with the" invitation of early access to the Robotaxi platform in the city of Austin, Texas, going out. Sawyer Merritt, a Tesla and EV news account holder on X, shared that he has received an invitation to test out the new Robotaxi service in the city. The email states: "You're Invited to Early Access of Tesla Robotaxi! The Future is Now! You're invited to Early Access of Tesla's Robotaxi service in Austin, TX!. This service starts on 22nd June US time and is currently open to invited users and will be operating daily, in the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight). Tesla will also send…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (451+ words) The Driven is proud to announce that it has again partnered with Everything Electric Australia to be its principal media partner at its Sydney and Melbourne shows this year. Everything Electric Australia has partnered with The Driven since the expo first arrived in Sydney in 2023, and The Driven staff and key writers have played prominent roles moderating and appearing in panel sessions and talking EVs with consumers visiting the shows. The Driven is the best read and most trusted website for EV news in Australia, with more than half a million unique visitors a month to its website. It is part of the portfolio of green energy websites under the Renew Economy umbrella. Electrification is also covered on the sister site One Step Off the Grid. Everything Electric will return to the Sydney Showground from March 7 to 9, and the organisers…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (195+ words) [Video: BYD's most affordable EV, Kia's new van, and what's the buzz around VW's GTX | The Driven Podcast]BYD's cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW's ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk? The post Video: BYD's most affordable EV, Kia's new van, and what's the buzz around VW's GTX | The Driven Podcast appeared first on The Driven. Sarah Aubrey from Electrify This returns to help unpack a big week in EV news. BYD is bringing its most affordable electric car yet to Australian shores, we ask what that could mean for Australia's EV market. Kia reveals new details on its upcoming all-electric PV5 van, and VW's ID. Buzz GTX gets a run. Plus: Is the idea of bringing back local car manufacturing anything more than political rhetoric? Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew…...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago (933+ words) Geely, one of the newest car markers to enter the Australian market with its EX5 electric SUV, has finally landed on Australian roads." Last week, we got to spend a bit of time driving one of the electric SUVs on roads in Sydney before heading down the highway towards Southern Highlands to experience what this promising EV has to offer in a crowded SUV market." Although the pricing is still under wraps until the Chinese brand's official launch next month, from this drive we can see how the EX5 offers a compelling blend of comfort, technology, and efficiency, making it a strong contender in the competitive family SUV segment." And, with a likely starting price of less than $50,000, making it a good competitor to the Leapmotor C10 and possibly the BYD Atto 3, that makes it an interest option for many considering their first…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) [The Driven Podcast: How classic cars can still have an electric future]CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversion. Plus, news of the week. The post The Driven Podcast: How classic cars can still have an electric future appeared first on The Driven. CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversion. Plus, news of the week. You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or on your favourite podcast platform. Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy. Input your search keywords and press Enter....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago (439+ words) In June, Tesla invited users to experience its driverless ride-hailing cars on public roads in Austin, Texas, in an initial trial with pricing of each trip costing $US4.20." Since then, the invitation list has grown with hundreds of driverless rides in Tesla's Robotaxi being taken by invited riders in a geo-fenced area of the city of Austin, which has also expanded in its size. Now, the company's CEO, Elon Musk, has said that the Robotaxi service is already expanding into its second state, California, specifically the large Bay Area. In a post on X, Musk said: "You can now ride-hail a Tesla in the SF Bay Area, in addition to Austin. " Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2025 This was off the back of a post by Tesla AI on X, which stated that invites for Robotaxi rides in the Bay Area were going…...