Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

ACT introduces first electric bus on path to zero transport emissions

All-electric Yutong E12 bus to begin ferrying passengers around Canberra as the ACT government enacts plan to transition to 100% zero emissions bus fleet by 2040.

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The essential electric vehicle traveller’s kit

What do electric vehicles need to carry to feel comfortable when travelling beyond a return range of their home?

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Chargefox fast tracks Sydney ultra rapid electric car charger

Chargefox has opened its first Sydney ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging site in the inner eastern suburb of Zetland, ahead of schedule.

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The future is here: Australia takes Tesla Smart Summon for a drive

An autonomous driving future gets one step closer as Tesla drivers in Australia begin testing out Smart Summon.

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Tesla Model 3 now eight times more efficient than average petrol car in Australia

Tesla Model 3 SR+ now considered the most efficient vehicle in US, and new data suggests it is eight times more efficient than average Australian petrol car.