Batteries Archives | The Driven

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.

Coffee up: Scientists tackle EV battery recycling with less waste

Professor Gisele Azimi stands next to Jiakai (Kevin) Zhang, who holds a solution containing metal nitrates and tributyl phosphate complexes (photo by Safa Jinje)

Caffeine extraction process can recycle EV batteries using less chemicals and secondary waste, new research says.

2 min

Automated cell sorting tech finds new life in old EV batteries

Automated sorting system for spent EV batteries could help repurpose healthy cells.

AGL will partner with Wilson Parking to deploy 18 'smart' electric vehicle charing stations. (Credit: Canva).

4 min

What global technology trends will bring for EVs in Australia

Australia's laggardly position when it comes to electric vehicle policy, infrastructure and uptake is also an opportunity.

3 min

The bold plan to create the great Australian electric ute

ROEV says it will quickly follow its move to convert popular utes into EVs at scale with a plan to create a uniquely Australian electric ute.

2 min

Nio delivers first European-made battery swap station to Germany

Chinese electric automaker announces delivery of its first European-made "Power Swap" station to Germany.

3 min

“Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm says Australia can play role in the growing EV and battery sector, but it will take teamwork of private and government stakeholders.