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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.

BMW starts i4 electric coupé production to rival Tesla Model 3

BMW starts production of the i4 electric coupe, which it hopes to be its answer to the Tesla Model 3.

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Australia could save nearly $500 billion with big switch to electric vehicles

New analysis shows Australia could massively slash of transport pollution - by almost $500 billion by 2035 - by accelerating a switch to electric vehicles.

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Kean predicts “EV revolution” in NSW as rebates and exemptions become law

NSW's ambitious electric vehicle strategy has been enshrined in law, establishing the state as the best place to buy an EV in Australia.

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“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars

Self-styled 'futurist', coal baron and EV enthusiast Trevor St Baker says myths are slowing uptake of EVs, and wants new petrol car sales banned by 2035.