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

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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.

Photo of the day: Striped Tesla visualises global warming

Tesla owner gives his EV its very own climate change makeover to start a conversation about global warming.

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EV vs ICE: The cost gap that is holding Australia back

A new report issued by RACQ has revealed telling figures that could be holding back the adoption of EVs in Australia.

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First all-electric delivery van available to Aussie freight operators

Australia's first fully electric, zero emission delivery van is now available to freight and taxi operators, from local outfit SEA Electric.

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Faster EV uptake needs auto and policy makers to work together: Nissan

Nissan calls on governments, automakers and other key stakeholders to work together to drive the shift to electric vehicles in Asia and Oceania.

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GM Holden seeks 150 engineers to accelerate electric, autonomous vehicles

The Australian arm of faded Detroit auto giant General Motors has announced a major engineering recruitment drive to back the US company’s shift to “future mobility,” including the development of…

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Two-thirds of Aussie drivers will own an EV by 2028, Jaguar says

Jaguar says two thirds of Australians could own an EV within 10 years, with millennials more likely to buy one than baby boomers, and men more likely than women.