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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.

Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

Shanghai Gigafactory 3 body shop. Source: Tesla

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.

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Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP to source Australian nickel from Nickel West operations to meet rising battery material demands.

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Porsche announces high-performance battery manufacturing JV

Batteries for "superfast charging, but also superfast driving." The joint venture with Custom Cells will focus on high performance, rather than high production rate.

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Big motorcycle brands join forces to make universal swappable batteries

Four of the world’s most recognisable motorcycle brands – Honda, KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha – to make universal swappable batteries for motorcycles and light electric vehicles.