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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

Musk fast-tracks Model Y production, says it will outsell all previous Tesla models

Elon Musk says production planning of Model Y is ahead of schedule and will begin next northern summer, predicts it will outsell all other Tesla models combined.

Zero emissions mine trucks require heavy duty mine chargers. Source: Epiroc

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New 2MW electric vehicle chargers could revolutionise mining industry

Electric vehicle charger from Swiss electrical equipment company ABB could revolutionise mining industry allowing easier deployment of zero emissions heavy vehicles and reducing need for ventilation.

At the Hamilton EV charger. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

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Origin says fuel savings will be top reason to switch to electric vehicles

Origin report finds top reason drivers give for buying an EV is to save on fuel costs – but older drivers less able to imagine a clean transport future.

The refreshed Hyundai Ioniq. Source: Hyundai

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Road Trips

Wagga mayor proves doubters wrong and takes his EV to Sydney and back

Wagga Wagga mayor Greg Conkey takes up challenge and drives to Sydney and back in the council's electric vehicle, just to prove the doubting councillors and media wrong.

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Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory ready to roll once Chinese govt approval granted

Tesla readies to begin making Model 3s in China, as images emerge of Shanghai Gigafactory 3 ready to roll its best-selling electric car off the factory floor.

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Hyundai teases art deco inspired “Neptune” hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

Hyundai is making moves to establish itself as a player in the nascent zero emissions truck field, teasing images on Monday of a new truck concept that would run on hydrogen, to join its H2 Xcient fuel cell truck.

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“Brilliant” Model 3 bags record number of UK auto awards in one go

Model 3 hailed as "brilliant piece of disruptive thinking" that allows drivers "to step away from the flammable and oil-stained forecourt of fossil fuels."

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EV News

Tesla Model 3s gather in force for new owner bootcamps

What do you call a group of Model 3s? Whether a charge, a volt, a battery, or an enthusiasm, Model 3 owners are coming out in force in Australia.

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Eindhoven cruises to success in Darwin to Adelaide solar racing challenge

Dutch solar racing team Team Eindhoven takes first place in Cruiser Class at this year's Bridgestone Solar Racing Challenge awards night.

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Solar inverter company SolarEdge shifts to electric vehicle charging

SolarEdge introduces new inverter product that uses solar monitoring and electric vehicle charge scheduling to help homeowners maximise use of rooftop solar for their EVs.

Bridie Schmidt

Musk fast-tracks Model Y production, says it will outsell all previous Tesla models

New 2MW electric vehicle chargers could revolutionise mining industry

Origin says fuel savings will be top reason to switch to electric vehicles

Wagga mayor proves doubters wrong and takes his EV to Sydney and back

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory ready to roll once Chinese govt approval granted

Hyundai teases art deco inspired “Neptune” hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

“Brilliant” Model 3 bags record number of UK auto awards in one go

Tesla Model 3s gather in force for new owner bootcamps

Eindhoven cruises to success in Darwin to Adelaide solar racing challenge

Solar inverter company SolarEdge shifts to electric vehicle charging

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