2019

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.

Model X beats Porsche Taycan, joins other Teslas with Euro five star safety rating

Tesla Model X - Frontal Offset Impact test 2019 - after crash.

Tesla Model X receives maximum five star safety rating from European safety ratings body Euro NCAP, beating Porsche Taycan and with 98% for adult occupants which may earn it the title of "Best in Class".

The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq . Credit: Bridie Schmidt

5 min

Hyundai’s 2020 Ioniq Electric review: Good range, good price, and great fun

The new 2020 Ioniq Electric has enough range at the right price, and is also fun to drive.

3 min

New passenger vehicle sales plunge more than 20pct, still no talk of EVs

New vehicle sales decline in Australia now in 20th month and getting deeper, but still no acknowledgment from the industry about role that electric vehicle buying intentions may be playing in the industry.

University of Melbourne 2018 EV entrant during ‘tilt test’. Image: B. Gaton

2 min

Formula SAE electric car racing event begins this week in Victoria

Students from universities around the world to compete in Formula SAE event in Victoria, featuring open-wheeler vehicles that look like electric go-karts on steroids.

3 min

Tesla could begin Model Y deliveries as soon as first quarter 2020

Tesla may launch its Model Y crossover SUV as soon as Q1 2020, according to a research note from the Deutsche Bank.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

3 min

Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK, Australia still to wait

South Korean auto maker Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK in 2020, while Australia remains waiting in the wings for a launch date.

1 min

Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China

Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.

2 min

BMW and Great Wall Motor to build Mini electric in China

BMW partners with Chinese auto-maker Great Wall Motor to build electric vehicle plant in China that will produce fully-electric models of its Mini brand.