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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.

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Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

  • 29 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
EQS Interior. Source: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.
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ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

  • 26 March 2021
  • Michael Mazengarb
Australia's first publicly available hydrogen refuelling stations opens in Canberra, as a 20-strong Hyundai Nexo fleet hits the road.
Hyundai Nexo
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Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

  • 26 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.
2021 kona ev
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2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra

  • 26 March 2021
  • Giles Parkinson
The latest improved version of the Hyundai Kona electric SUV spotted on Australian roads for first time, at launch of first hydrogen refuelling station.
tesla model Y
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Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

  • 26 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla could be adding the Long Range Model Y rear-wheel-drive to its electric offerings following certification with California air board.
nio battery swap
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Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps

  • 26 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
Chinese EV maker Nio completes two millionth battery swap, powering almost 400 million kilometres of emissions-free driving from its battery swap stations.
Source: Tritium
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Tritium inks deal with Renault’s EV charging arm to help electrify European car fleets

  • 26 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
Australia's Tritium inks deal with Renault's electric vehicle charging arm Elexent to provide DC fast-charging stations across Europe.
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Airspeeder: Australian backed electric flying car races coming soon

  • 26 March 2021
  • Joshua S. Hill
Airspeeder is a planned international racing league using manned electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.
The Tavascan. Source: Cupra
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VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

  • 26 March 2021
  • Joshua S. Hill
VW announces premium brand Cupra will expand to the Australian market this year. But given Australia's hostile attitude to EVs, will this include the all-electric Born or Tavascan?
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Chinese EV sales to soar 15-fold by 2035, WoodMac

  • 25 March 2021
  • Joshua S. Hill
Sales of new energy vehicles in China are expected to rise 15-fold and increase their share in total new car sales above 80% by 2035, according to new figures.

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