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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.
Electric fleet operators get $128m boost for charging infrastructure rollout
Fleet operators offered funding support for switch to electric models, with a new $128 million fund to support new charging infrastructure.
AutoNexus readies for EV market boom with “scalable” charger rollout
Vehicle fulfilment company rolls out "scalable" electric vehicle charging platform in “proactive” move to cater to a growing Australian EV market.
Smart charging vital for EVs to rely on solar, says Swiss study
Charging electric vehicles with residential rooftop solar only is well within realm of plausibility, according to new Swiss study. But how it's done will be key.
South Australia opens EV subsidy, and offers additional smart charging rebate
South Australia $3,000 electric vehicle rebate opens as government announces new subsidy for smart home EV charging systems.
100% waste of time: How we are getting ultra-rapid EV charging wrong
Many new EV owners have misunderstood the main purpose of ultra-rapid DC chargers and are in fact wasting a lot of their time. Here's how.
Ovo offers discount to electric vehicle drivers who charge overnight
Upstart electricity retailer hopes to attract EV drivers as new customers, with the offer of discounts on power for overnight charging.
ABB unveils “next-generation” 350kW electric vehicle chargers
Swiss technology firm ABB unveils its next generation chargers, offering a 'premium' charging service and 350kW of power.
Meridian Energy to build EV charging network across New Zealand
New Zealand renewable electricity gen-tailer says it will install 200-plus DC EV chargers to reduce range anxiety and boost driver confidence in going electric.
Plugged In: New models coming. Tasmania EV-ready, RACQ adds mobile EV chargers
Australian Greens introduce federal bill to block state EV road user charges, Tasmania opens state-wide electric car charging network and RACQ adds mobile EV chargers to three tow trucks.