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.

Tesla delivers surprise with mid-range Model 3, but Australia still has to wait

Tesla takes another step towards an "affordable" EV with the surprise release of a mid-range version of the Model 3.

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Porsche adds Taycan Cross Turismo to EV sportscar range

German luxury sports carmaker confirms that the Mission E Cross Turismo will begin production at its Zuffenhausen factory.

2 min

Peugeot commits “serenely” to new range of electric sports cars

Peugeot says it is "approaching the energy transition with serenity", with plans to focus on the development of a range of electrified sports cars, and to launch three new models by 2020.

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Musk promises more Tesla service centres by end 2019

Elon Musk promises more service centres to handle Tesla customers, as Tesla opens a 50-unit charging station in Hong Kong - the biggest to date in Asia.

2 min

Hyundai says Kona EV available in Australia in November, then changes its mind

Confusion reigns as Hyundai flags via Twitter that Kona EV available mid November, then deletes the tweet a day later.

2 min

Daimler says 25% of models will be all-electric by 2025, but ICE here for ‘long time’

Daimler has three-pronged approach to zero emissions future, with all-electric and fuel cell solutions as well as 'high-tech' ICE vehicles and hybrids.

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Porsche pursues green upgrade to make Taycan at German factory

Porsche is undertaking a major upgrade at its Zuffenhausen factory as it prepares to manufacture its production version of the Mission E concept currently on show in Sydney's Barangaroo.