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.

Batteries

First EVs with solid state batteries to be demonstrated in China

State-owned Dongfeng Motor delivers 50 electric cars with solid-state batteries for demonstration in China.

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Go go gadget e-scooter! Yamaha unveils EMF battery swap scooter

Yamaha and battery swap pioneer Gogoro unveil the Yamaha EMF, their second electric vehicle collaboration.

Shanghai Gigafactory 3 body shop. Source: Tesla

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Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.

2 min

CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

China battery giant CATL says its battery swap service will work for most currently available EVs and every one planned for the next three years.

Replacing carbon-emitting gas-powered cars with EVs requires whittling away EVs’ price premium, and that comes down to one thing: battery cost. Westend61 via Getty Images

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Researchers develop safer EV battery cell using water

Researchers have developed a safer lithium-ion battery that uses water-based electrolyte, opening door to high-energy, more durable and safer batteries.