Bridie Schmidt, Author at The Driven

Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, and has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

Electric Cars

The great new battery electric cars that Australia is missing out on

Posted on February 28, 2020
byBridie Schmidt

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European consumers can already choose from more than 60 different models, which will grow to more than 150 in a few years. In Australia, there is barely a handful of options.

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EV News

Tasmania charges ahead with first ultra-rapid electric car charger

Posted on February 27, 2020
byBridie Schmidt

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The first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger opens in Tasmania, at northern city of Launceston in Kings Meadow.

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EV News

South Australia cleans up with first all-electric garbage truck

Posted on February 27, 2020
byBridie Schmidt

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First all-electric kerbside garbage collection truck now operating in South Australia, as part of a fleet replacement program for metropolitan Adelaide.

Model 3 in The Kimberleys. Image credit: JPTesla

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EV Models

Tesla Model 3 completes round-Australia trip, and the photos are stunning

Posted on February 27, 2020
byBridie Schmidt

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Another electric car owner demonstrates the ease with which Australia’s vast distances can be driven, while painting not only the beauty of our wide outback landscapes, but also of his vehicle – a Tesla Model 3.