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.

Plugged In: New models coming. Tasmania EV-ready, RACQ adds mobile EV chargers

Australian Greens introduce federal bill to block state EV road user charges, Tasmania opens state-wide electric car charging network and RACQ adds mobile EV chargers to three tow trucks.

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Federal MPs to ride in Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai electric cars in Comcar trial

The Comcar fleet has chosen a Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq in a two-year trial to "assess viability".

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New sighting of Hyundai Ioniq 5 testing at Tritium Brisbane headquarters

New images of Hyundai Ioniq 5 show it charging at a 75kW EV charger at Tritium's headquarters in Brisbane.

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Plugged In: Taylor pushes hybrids, while Victorians, NRMA want support for EVs

Coalition government releases "do nothing" EV paper suggesting hybrids are better choice than plug-in electrics, new survey shows most Victorians think more should be done to support transition to electrics, and both NRMA and FCAI call for EV policy reform.

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

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Hyundai says 2021 Kona Electric to be released in Australia in March

The 2021 Kona Electric compact SUV will land in March, Hyundai Australia has confirmed.

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Hyundai outlines ambitious electric vehicle push with new models and chargers

Hyundai says it will further ramp up electrification activities in 2021, starting with launch of all-new Ioniq 5 to kick off company’s new dedicated battery electric vehicle Ioniq line-up.

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Air One: World-first electric urban air taxi port to be build in UK

Hyundai, Coventry City Council, and UK government partner with Urban Air Port to launch world’s first fully-operational hub for electric air taxis.

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Hyundai Kona EV to be trialled as a police car in Sydney

Hyundai Kona EV to be decked out in blue and white checks, minus the the lights and sirens, as part of a 12-month trial as a Crime Prevention Unit car in Penrith.

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Hyundai to stop developing new diesel engines, reports say

Hyundai to halt development of new diesel engines as part of the group’s larger initiative to transition to all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell EVs.

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Plugged In: Kia e-Niro confirmed, Hyundai Ioniq 5 spotted and Tritium tests RTM7 fast charger

Australian EV news weekly wrap, including Kia e-Niro confirmed for Australia, Hyundai Ioniq 5 spotted testing at charger and Tritium offers free charging to test RTM7 fast charger.

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