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Bridie Schmidt

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.

BYD Atto 3: Budget-friendly compact SUV set to disrupt EV market

The BYD Atto 3 has attracted plenty of attention from those waiting for more affordable electric cars, and for good reason.

At World EV Day in Perht, WA. Image: Hurry Krishna

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WA police feature Ioniq 5 squad car at World EV Day

West Australian police display all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 to crowds at World EV Day in Perth.

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Rapid shift to EVs can save 24,000 lives and $148 billion over next two decades

New research shows EVs will save thousands of lives and improve the health of millions of Australians just by reducing air pollution.

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Utes and SUVs are obliterating EV emissions reduction gains

SUV and ute sales are decimating the small gains in transport emissions reductions being made by Australia’s slow EV uptake.

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Tesla continues ramp-up at Giga Berlin, plans further expansion

Production ramp at Tesla’s first European factory, Giga Berlin, is reportedly going “very well” amid reports of 1,000 cars a week over summer.

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MG officially unveils MG4 electric hatch for UK auto market

MG unveils details and pricing for MG4 electric hatch, its first EV built on dedicated platform.

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“Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm says Australia can play role in the growing EV and battery sector, but it will take teamwork of private and government stakeholders.