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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, and has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

Eight new electric vehicle models set to join Australia market in 2020

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Model Y. Source: Tesla

At least eight new electric vehicle models will hit Australian shores in 2020 opening up choice for drivers wanting to reduce personal emissions or simply have the latest auto tech. But will the Tesla Model Y be one of them?

Perth could soon have its own Tesla retail outlet. Source: Tesla

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Tesla “shaping the future” as it makes top 10 trusted car brands in Australia

Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Tesla listed in top ten trusted car companies in Australia by Roy Morgan, ahead of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, and notably, fellow US car brand Ford.

tesla model 3 UK

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Tesla “accelerates” delivery for surplus Long Range Performance Model 3 stock

Posted on December 17, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Tesla Australia adds surplus pre-configured Model 3s to inventory page and says they are all “available for accelerated delivery”.

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Is a diesel cleaner than an electric car in Australia?

Posted on December 15, 2019
byGavin Womersley

“My diesel dual cab is cleaner than electric vehicles”, said one of my drinking companions proudly. Is he right?

Porsche Taycan

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Porsche Taycan chews through double power of Tesla Model 3

Posted on December 13, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

The Porsche Taycan Turbo guzzles double the power of the Tesla Model 3 – but is that a fair comparison?

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