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Gavin Womersley

Gavin Womersley

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About Gavin

Married with two children and a pet Great Dane, my other interests include: single malt whiskies, fine rum, AFL, powerlifting, fine music and home theatre, renewable energy and last but not least - American politics. Naturally, I am also interested in cars too and have owned all three flavours: petrol, diesel and electric!

Qualifications: Geography and Environmental Science – UTAS, Political Science (Hons) - UTAS and post grad studies in Communications - QUT

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Why this diesel fitter traded his V8 Silverado for a BYD Shark 6

Gavin Womersley

Why this diesel fitter traded his V8 Silverado for a BYD Shark 6

It's quite a change going from a full-size V8-powered American pickup to a plug-in hybrid Chinese one, but this Queensland man doesn't regret his decision.

13 Days Ago

Why I replaced my European diesel wagon with a Chinese electric SUV

Gavin Womersley

Why I replaced my European diesel wagon with a Chinese electric SUV

Against compelling competition from Tesla, Ford, Hyundai and Polestar, this Ford Mondeo owner picked BYD's Sealion 7 as his new family car.

6 Months Ago

Why PHEVs – not EVs – are the best diesel alternative for tow vehicles

Gavin Womersley

Why PHEVs – not EVs – are the best diesel alternative for tow vehicles

So far only diesel vehicles have what it takes to tow a full-size caravan, but that will change in the near future.

9 Months Ago

The end of FBT exemptions for PHEVs in Australia is coming too soon

Gavin Womersley

The end of FBT exemptions for PHEVs in Australia is coming too soon

Ending tax exemptions for plug-in hybrids will see people buy cheaper, dirtier vehicles – hardly in the spirit of the Government's original legislation.

1 Year Ago

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 3: Solutions and conclusion

Gavin Womersley

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 3: Solutions and conclusion

Australia's roads are home to more electric cars than ever, and the number on offer will only continue to grow. What does that mean for our power grid?

1 Year Ago

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 2: Solutions

Gavin Womersley

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 2: Solutions

Australia's roads are home to more electric cars than ever, and the number on offer will only continue to grow. What does that mean for our power grid?

1 Year Ago

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 1: The problems

Gavin Womersley

Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 1: The problems

Australia's roads are home to more electric cars than ever, and the number on offer will only continue to grow. What does that mean for our power grid?

1 Year Ago

What EV rebates and incentives are offered across Australia?

Gavin Womersley

What EV rebates and incentives are offered across Australia?

Wondering what's on offer for potential electric vehicle buyers in Australia? Here's what to expect in each state and territory.

2 Years Ago

How long Toyota wait times pushed this truckie into a Tesla

Gavin Womersley

How long Toyota wait times pushed this truckie into a Tesla

Many of us know someone who has had a long wait for the delivery of a new car. Most make their choice and patiently stick it out until delivery – but not everyone...

2 Years Ago

Will electric vehicle batteries end up on the scrapheap in Australia?

Gavin Womersley

Will electric vehicle batteries end up on the scrapheap in Australia?

What happens to the battery in your electric vehicle when it reaches the end of its life?

4 Years Ago

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