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.

Nissan to bring 62kWh Leaf e+ electric car to Australia in 2021

Nissan confirms it will bring the 62kWh Nissan Leaf e+ into Australia in early 2021.

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BMW releases iX3 electric SUV pricing and specifications

BMW announces specifications and pricing for upcoming iX3 all-electric SUV, which will be launched in the UK summer of 2021.

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Tesla driver caught “asleep” with Autopilot at 150km/hr

Tesla driver charged with dangerous driving after being caught over the speed limit on Autopilot, with both occupants in reclined seats.

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Good Car Co swamped by interest in electric vehicle “bulk buy” offer

Good Car Company says its used EV subscription service has received an overwhelming vote of confidence in Tasmania, with a bulk-buy event quickly sold out.

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Honda teases new electric vehicle ahead of China auto show

Honda quietly announces it will unveil new electric vehicle at upcoming 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, and hints at more.

Mercedes-Benz A250 PHEV. Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz A250 plug-in hybrid coming to Australia

Mercedes-Benz announces A250e plug-in hybrid hatch and sedan for Australian market, marking first time rapid DC charging available for its PHEV range.