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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.

Australian-made heavy-duty electric vehicle prototypes head for mines

The Bortana EV uses the chassis of a diesel-powered Agrale Marruá

A number of all-electric, heavy-duty vehicle prototypes made for mining industry by Victorian-based Safescape will be deployed at several mines across Australia.

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How to deal with ICEholes: Don’t lose your cool!

When an EV charging spot is blocked it is frustrating. How can EV drivers remember not to lose their cool when dealing with "ICEholes"?

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South Australians keen to switch to electric vehicles, new survey finds

New survey from South Australia's RAA finds more than 40% of motorists are considering buying an electric vehicle when purchasing next car.

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Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks

Australia's Tritium releases remote access software platform for its electric vehicle fast charging networks customers worldwide.

The Hyundai Ioniq was introduced into Australia in 2018. Source: Hyundai

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CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets

CEFC backs Jet Charge push into smart home chargers and V2G, but energy minister dismisses calls for EV targets in policy to be handed down at year's end.

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Denmark to ban petrol, diesel car sales by 2030 – push EV uptake

Denmark joins global push to EVs with 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars, and plans for EV tax breaks and other incentives.

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