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.

Next steps for Tesla FSD: busy city intersections and roundabouts

Elon Musk tweets possible next steps to be rolled out to Tesla electric vehicles with the Full Self Driving package: city intersections and roundabouts.

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Electric cars can help spark post-Covid clean energy economy

Electric vehicles should play a key role in post-Covid economy, with investment directed at industries around clean transport to build stronger and ultimately sustainable Australia.

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Mini Electric pricing and launch date for Australia revealed

Mini reveals Australian pricing and specifications for Mini Electric Hatch, adding another new electric vehicle to the limited Australian market.

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Tesla takes lead in UK as electrics take one-third share

UK car sales have plummeted but as in Australia, electric vehicle sales are holding up, and the Tesla Model 3 is unsurprisingly taking the lead.

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BYD to enter Europe market, starting with Tang EV600 in Norway

Chinese electric car maker BYD announces entry into European market, starting with all-electric Tang EV600 to be followed by range of e-trucks and vans.