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.

Australian driving team breaks hydrogen vehicle distance record in Nexo

Australian Hyundai Nexo breaks world distance record. Source: Hyundai

Australian Brendan Reeves breaks distance record for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle on a single tank, driving an average of 66.9km/hr from Melbourne to Broken Hill in a Hyundai Nexo.

The 2021 Kona Electric (LHD model shown). Source: Hyundai

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Hyundai unveils 2021 Kona Electric pricing, with longer range and design tweaks

Hyundai releases pricing and specifications details for 2021 Kona Electric, which gets not only a fresh new face but also an increase in range and new driver-assist and technology features.

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ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

Australia's first publicly available hydrogen refuelling stations opens in Canberra, as a 20-strong Hyundai Nexo fleet hits the road.

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Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.

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2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra

The latest improved version of the Hyundai Kona electric SUV spotted on Australian roads for first time, at launch of first hydrogen refuelling station.