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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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“Huge expansion:” Next Ora Cat specs, more GWM electric models on way

  • October 18, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Next Ora Cat. Source: GWM
GWM underlines intention to bring more electric models to Australia ahead of global announcement for 50 "new energy" models by 2025.
The Jeep Avenger. Source: Jeep
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  • 3 min
  • Electric Cars

Jeep debuts all-electric Avenger with Europe in mind

  • October 18, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Jeep debuts mid-sized Avenger electric SUV designed with urban European market in mind.
Ioniq 5 with digital side mirrors. Source: Hyundai
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  • 5 min
  • Electric Cars
  • EV News

Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors

  • October 17, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Hyundai outlines specs of new, upgraded Ioniq 5 Epiq variant and drops new date for sales release.
A car on the Atlantic Ocean Road, Vevang, Norway. Image: Leonardo Venturoli/Unsplash
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  • 5 min
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Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind

  • October 17, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Even in Norway there's a long road to leaving fuel use behind. What about in Australia?
Cleaver's Modified Model 3. Source; Tesla Spec
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  • 3 min
  • Electric Cars

“Just turn stability control off:” Musk promises Model Y track mode, but easier version possible

  • October 17, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Musk says Track Mode for Model Y could be tricky to roll out, but is there a simpler solution?
Model Ys and Model 3s lined up in Tesla's warehouse at Alexandria, Sydney. Image: Sam Parkinson
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  • 3 min
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Tesla Model Y floods market as “clear trend” to EVs kicks off

  • October 5, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla Model Y becomes Australia's best-selling SUV as “clear trend” towards EVs starts to ramp up.
Hyundai Ioniq 6. Source: Hyundai
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  • 3 min
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Aerodynamic Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric coupé breaks cover with 614km range

  • October 5, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
The upcoming Ioniq 6 delivers market-busting 614km range, a smidge more than it estimated.
Professor Gisele Azimi stands next to Jiakai (Kevin) Zhang, who holds a solution containing metal nitrates and tributyl phosphate complexes (photo by Safa Jinje)
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Coffee up: Scientists tackle EV battery recycling with less waste

  • October 4, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Caffeine extraction process can recycle EV batteries using less chemicals and secondary waste, new research says.
Tesla Model Y. Source: Evee
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  • 5 min
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Tesla Model Y joins EV hire fleet in Australia first

  • October 4, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Electric car hire companies are rushing to add EVs to fleets but just one has the latest entrant from Tesla - the Model Y.
The Maserati Folgore EV. Source: Maserati
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  • 2 min
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Maserati gives the lowdown on all-electric Gran Turismo Folgore

  • October 4, 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Maserati unveils key details of its first all-electric sportscar, including a battery layout designed to fit its low-to-the-ground stance.

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