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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

ACT introduces first electric bus on path to zero transport emissions

All-electric Yutong E12 bus to begin ferrying passengers around Canberra as the ACT government enacts plan to transition to 100% zero emissions bus fleet by 2040.

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Chargefox fast tracks Sydney ultra rapid electric car charger

Chargefox has opened its first Sydney ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging site in the inner eastern suburb of Zetland, ahead of schedule.

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The future is here: Australia takes Tesla Smart Summon for a drive

An autonomous driving future gets one step closer as Tesla drivers in Australia begin testing out Smart Summon.

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Tesla Model 3 now eight times more efficient than average petrol car in Australia

Tesla Model 3 SR+ now considered the most efficient vehicle in US, and new data suggests it is eight times more efficient than average Australian petrol car.

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Electric vehicle sales surge in Europe by 50 per cent

Electric vehicle sales on the up in Europe as diesel vehicle sales continue downward trend according to data issued by ACEA.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Cyfoxcat/Weibo

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Everything we know about “Made in China” Tesla Model 3

First review emerges from China of Made in China Model 3 - here's everything we can tell you.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Jay in Shanghai/Twitter

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Reports emerge of Tesla Model 3 production date in Shanghai, and CATL battery deal

Californian electric car maker Tesla to commence making Model 3 electric sedan at new Shanghai Gigafactory in China on November 11, according to reports emerging in China today.