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.

“A lot of exciting news”: Elon Musk reveals just how far ahead of the game Tesla is now

Tera-factories, Full Self Driving and a profitable Model Y - a number of significant tidbits from Tesla's first quarter earnings report illustrate just how far Tesla is ahead in electric vehicle game.

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The ultimate electric work truck? Bollinger unveils first electric Class 3 platform

Electric utes are coming, and Bollinger Motors is adding another contender that will make all-electric utility trucks a solid option for tradies and workers across wide range of industries.

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Ford cans Rivian-based electric Lincoln amid report of $3 billion first quarter loss

Ford cans plans for all-electric Lincoln using Rivian skateboard platform, reporting $US2 billion loss in its 2020 first quarter earnings.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Cyfoxcat/Weibo

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Tesla to drop price of Model 3 in China to access electric vehicle subsidies

Tesla will drop price of Standard Range Model 3 in China from Friday to be eligible for China's "new energy vehicle" subsidies.

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Tesla to introduce Full Self Driving subscription by end 2020, robotaxis by 2021

Tesla to offer subscription option for Full Self Driving by end of 2020, and Musk says he hopes that a fledgling robotaxi fleet will be operational by late 2021.

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Tesla Model 3 total production numbers in Australia revealed

Tesla Model 3 now accounts for half of all Tesla vehicles on Australian shores, and takes the lead position from Renault Zoe in Europe's March EV sales.

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Kia reports record EV sales, but says Australian plans still up in air

Kia reports record electric and hybrid car sales in first quarter of 2020 but Australian EV plans are still up in air.

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China’s Xpeng unveils EV that beats Tesla Model 3 on driving range and price

Chinese electric car maker Xpeng unveils specifications and pricing for long-range electric sports sedan with significantly more range than Tesla Model 3.

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Tesla extends free for life Premium Connectivity to more Australia and New Zealand customers

Tesla responds to Australian calls for extension of free-for-life Premium Connectivity to customers who bought their EVs before July 2019.

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Musk delivers on promise to cut Premium Connectivity pricing in Australia

Musk comes good on promise to fix pricing for Premium Connectivity subscriptions in Australia, dropping it 41% down to $10 a month.

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