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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.

Bridie Schmidt

Ikea goes electric with zero emissions truck launched in Queensland

Swedish furniture retail giant Ikea's Australian arm has added another clean and green electric delivery truck to its fleet, launched by transport service provider All Purpose Transport in Queensland.

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Queensland unveils plan to tap solar and boost daytime EV charging

New plan from Queensland government utility Ergon aims to encourage electric vehicle charging during the day to soak up cheap and plentiful solar generation.

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Why the Cybertruck “far surpasses” other utes, and will maintain its value

The Tesla Cybertruck beats other utility trucks such as the Ford F-150 on value and could maintain its value far beyond competitors, new analysis suggests.

Harbour Air first electric seaplane flight. Supplied.

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First electric seaplane flight propelled into history with Australian tech

Leading seaplane airline Harbour Air propels into history in world first electric seaplane flight, powered by Australian tech.

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New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in gets bigger battery, same range

New Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) gets better tech, and a larger battery ... but no increase in range.

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Jaguar uses eTrophy race data to add more range to I-Pace electric car

Jaguar I-Pace upgrade to add extra 20km driving range thanks to data from I-Pace eTrophy.

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Tesla China already making 1,000 Model 3s a week, secures EV subsidies

Tesla China achieves weekly output of 1,000 Model 3s a week, a month after Gigafactory 4 production starts, and secures electric vehicle incentives.

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Elon Musk says Tesla to launch electric ATV in late 2021

The Tesla all-terrain vehicle will be available to buy in late 2021 at same time as Cybertruck, Elon Musk says.

Mercedes EQC400 in front of wind turbines

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Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?

Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.

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Elon Musk driving Tesla Cybertruck on public roads in LA

Elon Musk spotted out driving the Tesla Cybertruck prototype that was unveiled to the world in November.

Bridie Schmidt

Ikea goes electric with zero emissions truck launched in Queensland

Queensland unveils plan to tap solar and boost daytime EV charging

Why the Cybertruck “far surpasses” other utes, and will maintain its value

First electric seaplane flight propelled into history with Australian tech

New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in gets bigger battery, same range

Jaguar uses eTrophy race data to add more range to I-Pace electric car

Tesla China already making 1,000 Model 3s a week, secures EV subsidies

Elon Musk says Tesla to launch electric ATV in late 2021

Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?

Elon Musk driving Tesla Cybertruck on public roads in LA

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