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.

An electric tank? Army sees multiple advantages in dumping fossil fuels

All electric armoured vehicle made by Trukish company Otokar. Source: Twitter/Defence Blog

Electric cars may reduce carbon emissions, and allow drivers to escape the tyranny of rising fossil fuel costs, but the opportunities are even greater for Australia's defence forces.

2 min

Interest in pre-loved electric vehicles gains momentum in Australia

Following last month's trend, the number of Australians considering purchasing a used EV over a new one is still on the increase.

Sea Electric are making all-electric Ford F-59s. Source: Ford

2 min

First electric Ford F-59 van now in production by Australia’s SEA Electric

SEA Electric has announced “a turning point” in its overseas expansion with first Ford F-59 100% electric van entering production in Michigan.

4 min

EV News

VW presents ID.3 in full as “world first” carbon neutral electric car

German carmaker Volkswagen breaks cover on the ID.3 hatchback at the opening of the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

2 min

Why electric vehicles could kill the market for household batteries

Jet Charge founder says electric cars will be an energy asset first, and a mobility asset second, and will largely displace residential storage.

2 min

Elon Musk to unveil all-electric ute in November

Elon Musk says Tesla electric ute could be revealed this November. It might be called the Tesla B, to make company's range BS3XY.

3 min

Musk accepts Rosberg’s offer to drive Model S at Nürburgring, but not to time a lap

Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk has accepted Formula One champion Nico Rosberg's offer to drive the infamous Nürburgring track in a Model S electric car.

2 min

Model 3 sales in Australia already in “thousands”, tipping scale of adoption

Tesla delivery staff reportedly say "thousands" of Model 3s are due for delivery to customers, meaning it is well on the way to becoming the best-selling EV in Australia.

8 min

The future of legacy car manufacturers

The future is EVs but what will happen to today's legacy car manufacturers? In short - it doesn't look good for most.

2 min

VW re-energises Beetle and offers electric conversion for owners

Volkswagen makes electric Beetle in concept form with view to offering conversion service to private owners.

2019