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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Tesla ramps up first V3 supercharger installations for Europe

Tesla is ramping up installation of its V3 Superchargers, including in France, Germany, Norway, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands.

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The great new battery electric cars that Australia is missing out on

European consumers can already choose from more than 60 different models, which will grow to more than 150 in a few years. In Australia, there is barely a handful of options.

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Germany revolts against diesel, petrol cars to become biggest EV market in Europe

Germany is now the biggest buyer of electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing previous market leader Norway as both diesel and petrol vehicle sales fall.