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.

Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

LDV eT60 electric ute and eDeliver van. Source: LDV NZ

An electric ute for Australia! LDV Australia announces "fundamental step-change" in strategy, with not one but three EVs including the eT60 utility.

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BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify

Only weeks after first deliveries of BYD Atto 3 in Australia, first over-the-air update rolls out to owners.

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Polestar 3 electric SUV details released ahead of October launch

Polestar 3 electric SUV promises a tech-savvy reputation based on safety technology and high-performance specs.

Industry minister Ed Husic, prime minister Anthony Albanese and climate and energy minister Chris Bowen inspect a Nissan Leaf in Sydney. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

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Bowen pushes “robust” vehicle fuel efficiency standards to boost supply of EVs

Albanese government launches consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy, as it moves to boost the affordability, supply and uptake of EVs in Australia.

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Video: The trucking industry goes electric

Visual highlights from the IAA Transportation Hub, the biggest trucking show in the world.

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Tesla Model Y vs Polestar 2: Stormtrooper up against Iceman

The Tesla Model Y is an "inflated bubble" according to some, while the Polestar 2 has street cred cool. But what are the differences beyond their look?