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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter 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 3 and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy

Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite. Image credit: Lukas Coch

Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite says government is "putting the handbrake" on EVs, becoming second federal MP in as many weeks to call for stronger policy to support a transition to electric vehicles,

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Ford pledges to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

American auto giant Ford will only sell all-electric cars from 2030, and from mid-2026 will offer only pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for sale.

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Nissan EV batteries get second life in transport and the grid

Nissan says creating demand for batteries beyond their useful EV lifespan could reduce the total cost of ownership for EV owners.

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Volkswagen challenges Tesla with new “Trinity” electric vehicle

Volkswagen shapes up to Tesla, implying a tri-motor electric car is being planned by the company, while Elon Musk says he will back a carbon capture prize.