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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.

Australia’s GB Auto secures huge deal to convert Hilux utes and Land Cruisers to electric

Vivopower confirms major deal for Australian mining vehicle company GB Auto to convert Toyota Hilux and Land Cruisers to electric drivetrains.

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Something old, something blue: Electric Kombi conversion hits the spot

A neat combination of new technology, repurposed batteries and old school looks and feels give the impression that this Kombi's fate was always to be reborn as an electric vehicle.

2 min

GB Auto signs $330 million deal to distribute Tembo all-electric ute kits in Australia

GB Auto secures deal to become exclusive Australian distributor of Tembo electric ute conversion kits, targeting A$330 million in sales by 2025.

2 min

Lunaz to convert 50 classic Range Rovers to electric drive trains

Vintage car conversion company Lunaz to give 50 classic Range Rovers new life with electric drivetrains using circular economy principles.

3 min

Classic MG owner “over the moon” with electric conversion

Classic MG owner Mark Newell details the conversion of his classic MG-F using an old Nissan Leaf battery. It needed just $15,000 and a lot of patience.

3 min

GM converts 1977 Chevy pick-up to all-electric, in bid for “EV aftermarket”

General Motors converts all-American 1977 Chevy pick-up to all-electric, in first demonstration of Electric Connect and Cruise package planned for sale in 2021.