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.

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“World first” solar-fuelled hydrogen catamaran sails into clean future

The Energy Observer - thought to be the world's first hydrogen-powered catamaran - sails from France to California on mission to prove that decarbonisation of the maritime sector is possible, by operating solely on renewable energies: solar, wind, tidal power and hydrogen.

The Bastø Electric ferry. (Credit: Bastø Fosen).

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Software billionaire urges Australia to follow Norway’s lead and switch to electric ferries

Software billionaire urges Australia - and Sydney Harbour - to follow Norway after the launch of one of the world's largest all-electric ferries.

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Electric ferry wins Europe solar prize for e-mobility

A Danish electric ferry named Ellen wins European Solar Price 2020 Award for transport and mobility.

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New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen's Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.

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“Profound model shift”: Tesla surges on stunning “internet-of-cars” valuation

Tesla shares surge on Monday after a stunning upgrade by Morgan Stanley, which valued Tesla as a subscription or "internet-of-cars" model for the first time.

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One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?

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UK’s first electric ferry, using old Nissan Leaf batteries, launched in Plymouth

UK’s first sea-going electric ferry, e-Voyager, is launched in Plymouth to begin series of trials using re-purposed Nissan Leaf electric car batteries.

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Swedish consortium unveils mammoth wind-powered car carrier

Swedish consortium unveils a modern-day sailing ship which will be capable of carrying 6-7,000 vehicles an feature sails 80 metres high.

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Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

Netherlands-based designer unveils 110-metre, solar-powered luxury yacht concept that aims to evolve from several hours “to unlimited, emission-free motoring."

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Tesla and SpaceX engineering chief has electrified his yacht

"I work for Tesla; I know the benefits of electric power." Chief engineer explains how he electrified his yacht.

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