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Bridie Schmidt

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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.
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Bridie Schmidt

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.

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Driving Miss Audrey: Why a Tesla Model Y was the only car for this 90 year old

  • October 24, 2022
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Audrey Lynch and the Tesla Model Y. Supplied
Nonagenarian Audrey Lynch gets special surprise as daughter Sarah injects some spark into their lives, after loss.
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All-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 tucks one more award under belt

  • October 21, 2022
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The ground-breaking Hyundai Ioniq 5 has tucked yet another award under its belt.
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Tesla asks drivers to vote on new Supercharger locations

  • October 21, 2022
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Tesla asks drivers to give feedback on proposed Supercharger locations and suggest new ones. Early results are already in.
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The BMW iX1 xDrive30. Source: BMW
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BMW releases all-electric iX1 xDrive30 pricing and specs

  • October 21, 2022
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BMW adds all-electric iX1 xDrive30 to lineup with the same starting price for two grade levels.
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Changes to Tesla app suggest referral program and free charging may reappear

  • October 20, 2022
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Coding change in iPhone Tesla App suggests free Supercharging miles, merchandise and Tesla accessories awards on cards.
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BP unveils its first fast-charging station in Australia

  • October 20, 2022
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First BP Pulse fast-charger goes online in Melbourne's outskirts, heralding its entry into the EV space in Australia.
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Cybertruck in “final lap” as more Tesla hints at more products on the way

  • October 20, 2022
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Elon Musk says Cybertruck will soon be in production as Tesla posts record earnings and revenues and hints at more products.
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Subaru Solterra electric AWD SUV spotted ahead of Australia launch

  • October 20, 2022
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A Kia EV6 owner spots Subaru Solterra at Cooma ahead of its local 2023 launch.
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Foxconn taunts Tesla, reveals Model V electric ute alongside Model C and Model B

  • October 19, 2022
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Apple iPhone maker thumbs its nose at Tesla, unveiling a series of electric concepts including an electric ute with the same naming procedure.
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New car-hire entrant gives Australian drivers access to high-end EVs

  • October 19, 2022
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Drivers may soon be able to take some of the most expensive electric vehicles there are on the market for a spin.
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