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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

AGL upgrades EV charging plan as retailers move to engage electric drivers

Australian energy major AGL launches plan in which electric vehicle drivers earn credits towards bills reducing household costs and offsetting higher purchase price of electric cars.

The new electric SUV from Nissan will be based on the IMx concept. Source: Nissan

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Nissan electric SUV previewed to US auto dealers

Nissan previews all-electric SUV due to become available in latter half 2021 to US-based auto dealers, reveals key details on range and acceleration.

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From Caraoke to Summon: What’s in and out of leaked Tesla Autopilot V10 details

Leaked release notes for Tesla's V10 Autopilot surfaced on the weekend, but seem to be missing the most important updates.

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Tesla at Nürburgring update: Video, delays, seven seats and driver discussions

Preparations by Tesla to time a lap with upgraded Model S at Nürburgring Nordschleife track ramp up, but when will it happen and who will drive?

Crowds watching on as Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler) leads the field at the 2019 BMW i Berlin E-Prix presented by CBMM Niobium. Supplied

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Formula E attracts young audience as revenue and popularity grow

FIA-backed ABB Formula E reports its first ever profit and a growing young fan-base as its fifth season comes to a close.

An electric XC40 and plug-in hybrid XC40 will be unveiled by end 2019, says Volvo. Source: Volvo

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Volvo, Polestar to make electric car push into Australia in 2020

Volvo and its electrifying offshoot Polestar will make a push into Australia with two electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid by the end of 2020.

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New 800 volt inverter could provide multiple benefits for electric vehicles

New 800 volt chip from Delphi Technologies could see EV makers follow Porsche Taycan's lead, allowing faster charging as well as other electrical architecture upgrades.