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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.

An electric tank? Army sees multiple advantages in dumping fossil fuels

All electric armoured vehicle made by Trukish company Otokar. Source: Twitter/Defence Blog

Electric cars may reduce carbon emissions, and allow drivers to escape the tyranny of rising fossil fuel costs, but the opportunities are even greater for Australia's defence forces.

Sea Electric are making all-electric Ford F-59s. Source: Ford

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First electric Ford F-59 van now in production by Australia’s SEA Electric

SEA Electric has announced “a turning point” in its overseas expansion with first Ford F-59 100% electric van entering production in Michigan.

A Yutong e13 electric bus. Source: Auckland Council

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Auckland transport to deploy first ‘extra-large’ electric buses

Auckland Transport announces next step on road to accelerate Low Emissions Bus Roadmap with two “extra-large” electric buses for Auckland streets by August 2020.

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On-demand bus service strikes chord in Sydney – no car required

Sydney commuters are taking to a new on-demand bus service rolled out in the city's west, with many choosing to use the service over their own private car.

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Canberra on fire with “landmark” plans for electric firetruck

ACT government inks deal with firetruck maker Rosenbauer to trial an PHEV firetruck in Canberra, yet another step in the capital territory's push to reduce transport emissions.

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Hyundai reveals electric scooter it wants to recharge from car

New electric scooter from Hyundai plans to enable last-mile mobility by integrating the scooter with future Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

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Japanese giants partner to build world first zero-emissions tanker

Four Japanese companies announce plans to develop world’s first zero-emissions tanker by mid-2021 in effort to promote greater use of electrically powered marine transport.

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Western Sydney Uni launches new solar racecar to contest 3,000km challenge

Students from Western Sydney University unveil latest solar racing car for entry in gruelling 3,000km World Solar Challenge this October.

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There are now 100 electric double deckers buses in the UK

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD tops 100 sales to the UK of its 100% electric double decker buses, adding to the country's growing fleet of zero emissions public transport.

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World first: Port of Auckland inks deal to buy first electric tugboat

New Zealand's largest port signs contract with Dutch shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate Damen Shipyards to buy world’s first full-sized, fully electric port tugboat.

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