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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.

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

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…

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

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

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EV Council slams ACCC boss for “outdated” views on electric vehicles

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.

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

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

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Electric car initiative wants to bring fleet discounts to Australian drivers

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

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Will China produce world’s first mass market, all-electric ute?

Reports – and photos – emerge of an all-electric utility vehicle set to go on sale in China, from the powerhouse joint venture of Nissan Dongfeng.

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Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?

Is there any truth to the theory that keeping EV charge between 20-80% optimises battery life? And is it safe to charge a car while its sitting out in the pouring rain?

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VW begins pre-production of ID.3 electric vehicles

VW begins building ‘pre-production’ versions of first of much anticipated new generation electric vehicles built on its Modular Electric Platform architecture.