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Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally.

As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs.

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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.

MG5 electric wagon wins best value EV award

WhichEV? names MG5 electric station wagon best value electric vehicle in the UK.

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Fiat Chrysler to boost Archer electric air taxis in new deal

Fiat Chrysler to boost development of electric air tax fleet in new deal with California-based Archer Aviation, it announced on Tuesday.

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Sono Motors reveals $34,000 Sion solar car “you can really afford”

German start-up Sono Motors unveils Sion solar car via technology expo CES2021, billing it as a solar car "you can really afford".

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Hyundai teases first glimpse of Ioniq 5 electric crossover

Hyundai offers first glimpse of Hyundai Ioniq 5 tipped to reach Australia mid-2021.

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Renault to revive retro best-sellers as electric cars

French carmaker Renault reportedly will revive best-selling models from the 1960s to 90s as electric vehicles.

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Pure Hydrogen signs MoU with Hyzon for Australian hydrogen refuelling network

Sydney-based Real Energy Corporation signs MoU with Hyzon Motors Australia to collaborate on development of Australian network of hydrogen refuelling points.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS to get big screen cinema treatment

Mercedes-Benz EQS will offer owners ability to view favourite flicks on a high-tech "hyperscreen" from the comfort of their car seat, Daimler reveals.