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.

Tesla recalls one in three Model 3 EVs and most Model S electric sedans

Tesla Australia recalls more than 7,000 electric cars in Australia for two faults that may affect the Model 3 and the Model S.

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Explainer: How to cross the Nullarbor in an electric car

Driving in an EV is not the quickest way to cross the Nullarbor, but if you're going to do it, here are some tips.

Dom Taylor, General Manager, Uber Australia & New Zealand; Dave Trumbull, CTO & Co-founder, Car Next Door; Will Davies, CEO & Co-founder, Car Next Door. Supplied

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Uber eyes electric car share future, acquires Car Next Door

Uber has acquired car-sharing platform Car Next Door for an undisclosed amount, in a move it says fits with its sustainable electric vehicle initiatives.

Charging at Brighton near Hobart. Image: Bridie Schmidt

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Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power worth the extra cost?

Should you choose a Tesla Model 3 RWD, a dual-motor Long Range or a top-of-the-range Performance variant? We break down the differences and costs.

Daimler's all-electric Fuse eCanter truck.

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Truck and EV groups propose electric transition plan amid Adblue crisis

Australian Trucking Association and the Electric Vehicle Council join forces to urge policy reform for smooth and timely transition to a zero-emissions trucking future.