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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
Bridie Schmidt

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.

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Musk reveals when Tesla full self-driving beta may reach Australia

  • 15 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
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CEO Elon Musk responds to local Tesla vlogger about the timing of Tesla FSD beta for right-hand drive markets like Australia.
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  • 3 min
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Tesla Model S owner passes incredible one million mile mark, but may switch to Lucid

  • 15 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Hansjörg Gemmingen reaches another remarkable milestone in his Tesla Model S, but is considering changing to a Lucid Air.
Tesla Model Y in blue. Image: Bridie Schmidt
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  • 3 min
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Bigger than the Model 3: How the Model Y shapes up to Tesla’s electric sedan

  • 14 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Is the Model Y really that much bigger than the Model 3? In some ways, yes. In others, no. This is how it measures up.
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  • 4 min
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Tesla Model Y first impressions: More space, higher ride, bigger clearance

  • 12 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
The Model Y has landed in Australia and will appeal to those wanting a "higher ride", with more space, greater clearance and bigger storage than the Model 3.
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  • 3 min
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Sunswift unveils next generation solar racing car, takes aim at world solar speed record

  • 9 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Sunswift, the UNSW solar racing car team that in 2018 broke a record for vehicle efficiency driving from Perth to Sydney, is now aiming for solar speed record.
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  • 2 min
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Kia and Hyundai recall hundreds of EVs to fix potential roll when parked

  • 9 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Kia and Hyundai recall all-electric EV6 and Ioniq 5 crossovers due to a glitch that can result in the car rolling when in a parked position.
Tesla Model Y in Melbourne: Image: Riz Akhtar
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  • 2 min
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Exclusive images: At least six Tesla Model Y crossovers arrive in Australia

  • 9 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
At least six Tesla Model Y electric crossovers arrive in Melbourne after a long cold journey on a truck from Sydney. Are orders soon to open?
Kia EV6. Image: Bridie Schmidt
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  • 11 min
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Kia EV6 RWD GT-Line review: Smooth electric ride, retro vibe and V2L

  • 7 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
There's a lot about the Kia EV6 electric SUV which is very good, with the possible exception of the bulky steering wheel.
The Chargefox charger at Goulburn. Source: Plugshare
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  • 3 min
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EV plug wars as Tesla and Polestar 2 owners dispute right to access fast chargers

  • 7 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
EV owners go head to head over whether it's ok for Tesla drivers to use a third-party EV fast-charger if there is a Tesla Supercharger in town.
The EV6 is available in two trims and two drivetrains. Source: Kia
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Kia says flipping EVs a bigger problem than year-long wait times

  • 7 June 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Kia says enormous demand for EVs in Australia is creating "major problem" as drivers on-sell cars, profiting on soaring used car values.

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