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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, as well as using her technical skills in managing our websites.

EV News

Coalition government report predicts half new car sales will be electric by 2035

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

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Scott Morrison's coalition government castigated EVs in the lead up to May's electric. AAP

New report predicts that by 2035 half of all new car sales in Australia will be electric, but by 2030 will continue to lag behind two thirds of world in EV uptake.

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Reviews

Nissan Leaf test drive: A mobile power source that gobbles up corners

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019
byGiles Parkinson

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Nissan Leaf’s marvellous e-pedal, but the best bit about this new electric vehicle is yet to be seen.

Floral mural painted on the silos at Ravensthorpe WA.

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Road Trips

From Perth to Esperance in three different (non-Tesla) electric cars

Posted on August 9, 2019
byChris Jones

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West Australian AEVA members initiate a “Plasmaball Run” challenge to get to Esperance as quick as they can by electric car, using whatever charging means they can.