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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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Jaguar I-Pace batteries repurposed in portable energy storage systems

  • 15 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Source: Jaguar/Pramac
Old Jaguar I-Pace batteries are being put to use in energy storage units by Pramac, a maker of light towers and portable and stationary generators.
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BYD Seal electric sportscar to rival Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Australia

  • 15 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
An all-electric sports car from China EV giant BYD that will likely be dubbed the "Atto 4" has been confirmed for Australia.
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Tesla wait times stretch out to 2023, but is it really only “rich people” who buy them?

  • 15 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla hits another supply ceiling with wait times now pushing out further for the second time in as many months. But is it really just rich people buying them?
The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. Image: Bridie Schmidt
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Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo review: Electrifying high performance tourer

  • 10 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Australia's most expensive electric vehicle makes it clear why those with the budget would be enticed to go electric given half the chance.
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Tesla confirms delivery date for first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers

  • 10 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla to deliver first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers to customers in late March.
Source: SEA Electric
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SEA Electric reveals SV6 van in bid to capture last-mile market, with V2G

  • 10 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
SEA Electric unveils SV6 electric van at America's largest work truck event, describing it as a "game-changer" for the last mile delivery market.
ID.Buzz. Source: Volkswagen
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ID.Buzz: Volkswagen launches details and pricing of long awaited electric Kombi

  • 10 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Volkswagen debuts the future of flower-power transport in the form of the ID.Buzz all-electric micro-bus.
Sarah Moran bought a secondhand Model 3 amid fuel shortages during the the recent floods. Supplied
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Secondhand Tesla prices are shooting up as petrol prices and new car wait times blow out

  • 9 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Soaring petrol prices and long wait times for new cars has caused second hand EV prices to leap. Even those with pre-orders are cashing in.
The author reviewing the all-electric Mini Cooper SE. Own photo
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Women’s World Car of the Year award had just one “affordable” EV. What were they thinking?

  • 8 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Only one fully-electric vehicle costing less than $130,000 was included in top six "women's car of the year award". What criteria were they using?
ID.Buzz interior. Source: Volkswagen
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Fun and funky: ID.Buzz interior revealed ahead of official launch

  • 8 March 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Volkswagen reveals images of fun and funky electric Kombi - officially dubbed the ID.Buzz - ahead of an official launch on Wednesday.

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