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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.

Transdev to trial “100% solar-powered” electric bus in Queensland

Transdev Australasia Head of Engineering Marc Cleave, TransLink CEO Matt Longland, Transdev Queensland Head of Business Operations Mark McKenzie looking at solar panel installation at Transdev’s Capalaba Depot, Brisbane

Public transport operator Transdev announces trial of 39-seater electric bus in South East Queensland powered solely by the sun.

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Property giant Dexus to trial Zoomo electric bikes for home to office commute

Zoomo partners with office lease giant Dexus to test the suitability of its range of electric bikes for home-to-office commutes.

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Is Tesla building the world’s largest Supercharger station?

Tesla is reportedly seeking to one-up itself, again, with the construction of 56-stall Supercharger in Firebaugh, California.

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Scania launches 250km-range fully electric truck

Scania officially launches first fully electric truck with up to 250 kilometres driving range, and fast charging to make longer drives possible.

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GM reportedly exploring “flying cars” as battery electrics get ready to take off

GM is reportedly exploring market entry into burgeoning aerial taxi market, more commonly envisioned as “flying cars”.

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Kia plans seven new electric vehicle models, lifts EV sales target

Kia releases "early sketch" of plan to launch seven new electric vehicle models, and sets out a goal for 25% of sales to be electric by 2029.

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Good Car Co swamped by interest in electric vehicle “bulk buy” offer

Good Car Company says its used EV subscription service has received an overwhelming vote of confidence in Tasmania, with a bulk-buy event quickly sold out.