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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

Hyundai to focus on autonomous and electric vehicles in $24 billion push

Hyundai commits $A24.5 billion into five year push to become top electric vehicle maker, with focus on future smart mobility technology including connected services and autonomous driving.

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EV battery costs, and emissions, fall dramatically as capacity increases

New reports show that the increased production of EV batteries has delivered a big cut in costs, and a halving of emissions involved in the process.

Battery cell modules for extended-range and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle packs on the assembly line in Brownstown Township, Michigan. Source: GM

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GM and LG Chem announce joint battery venture worth $US2.3 billion

General Motors and LG Chem announce $US2.3 billion investment to mass produce electric vehicle batteries at new factory in Ohio.

The EQC400 in brilliant blue. Credit: Bridie Schmdit

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Test drive for Mercedes-Benz EQC 400, its first electric car: No holding back

The Mercedes-Benz electric EQC 400 delights on a test drive day, with plenty of zip, tech and comfort. Just don't go too heavy on the pedal.

3 min

EV News

Electric Ford F-150 patent suggests lighter design that could lower prices

New Ford patent reveals the all-electric Ford F-150 could be made more cheaply than its fossil fuel stablemates through a new approach to battery placement and body structure.

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

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

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".