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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

Canberra on fire with “landmark” plans for electric firetruck

ACT government inks deal with firetruck maker Rosenbauer to trial an PHEV firetruck in Canberra, yet another step in the capital territory's push to reduce transport emissions.

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All-electric Kia e-Niro spotted on Sydney streets ahead of 2020 release

All-electric Kia e-Niro spotted on Sydney streets ahead of a possible release at the Australian Open tennis tournament in January 2020.

The Model 3 hits Australian country roads. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

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Review: Tesla Model 3 not just a game-changer, it’s a mind-changer

The Model 3 is certainly something different, and could change the minds of EV-doubters, and mark a shift in the lagging EV market in Australia.

Charging an EV is more efficient and produces less carbon than petrol even when powered off a coal-powered grid.

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Murdoch media claim EVs produce more carbon emissions than petrol cars is wrong

Misleading report claims that electric vehicles produce more carbon emissions than those fuelled by petrol and is "incorrect and irresponsible" according to Electric Vehicle Council.

Shane Rattenbury speaking at The Driven conference on Tuesday August 27, 2019. Supplied.

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ACT finalises shift to 100 per cent renewables, now eyes transition to electric vehicles

The ACT government is finalising its shift to 100 per cent renewables and is now focused on decarbonising transport with a shift to electric vehicles.

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Queensland adds fuel cell vehicles to fleet as it pursues green hydrogen

Queensland announces plan to add hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to Qfleet in $19 million plan to take lead on renewable, clean hydrogen.