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.

Coalition says no plans for electric vehicle strategy until mid-2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price at the government's climate package announcement at a function in Melbourne, Monday, February 25, 2019. Source: AP

Coalition says it does not plan to release an EV strategy before mid-2020.

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Brisbane Metro considers electric buses, while WA opts for 900 diesel dinosaurs

Brisbane looks to clean transport options for the new Brisbane Metro, a stark contrast to WA which has decided to buy 900 new diesel buses.

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Canada budgets $458 million to accelerate shift to electric vehicles

Canada government puts priority on electric vehicle uptake with $C435 million package, aims to phase out new fossil fuel cars by 2040.

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Survey confirms car purchases on hold as consumer interest turns electric

Slump in short buying interest, but lift in long term intentions suggests that consumers are holding out for electric vehicles and hybrids, Roy Morgan survey says.

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Will the death of the ICE vehicle come earlier than expected?

Have we reached "peak ICE"? The sales data for internal combustion engines, and the rise of EVs suggest we might be close.

Could the Nissan e-NV200 come to Australia? Source: Nissan

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Business sees fleets going electric, and automated – but not in Australia

Renault Nissan global survey reveals business expects their fleets to go electric, and the automated. But not in Australia.

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Strong fuel efficiency standards would be a win for motorists and environment

Strong fuel efficiency standards should be implemented without delay, and should be aligned with a long-term goal of net zero emissions in the transport sector.