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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, as well as using her technical skills in managing our websites.

Newcastle readies for electric vehicle revolution with chargers, solar car park

Posted on August 15, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Source: City of Newcastle

The City of Newcastle is getting ready for the transition to electric mobility, with a solar car park and electric vehicle charging stations completed at a recreational sports hub. One…

Tesla Autonomy

2 min

How electric, driverless cars could boost Australia’s economy by $92bn

Posted on August 12, 2019August 14, 2019
bySophie Vorrath

New analysis finds shift to EVs and “robo-taxis” could boost Australia’s GDP by up to $92bn by 2050.

3 min

EV Council slams ACCC boss for “outdated” views on electric vehicles

Posted on August 5, 2019August 6, 2019
bySophie Vorrath

EV Council calls on ACCC boss Rod Sims to “update his thinking,” after claims that exemption from fuel tax gives EV drivers an unfair advantage.

Source: Norsk Elbilforening

3 min

Norway approaches 250,000 EVs while drivers queue to use fast chargers

Posted on July 30, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

As EV registrations in Norway approach 250,000, drivers increasingly face waits to recharge at public DC fast chargers.

Nissan Leaf

3 min

Electric car initiative wants to bring fleet discounts to Australian drivers

Posted on July 30, 2019July 31, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

New community initiative wants to make EVs more affordable for Australian drivers by accessing fleet discounts from dealerships.

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