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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter 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 3 and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

How the UK can phase in EVs and ban all petrol, diesel cars in less than 10 years

UK needs millions of new electric vehicles and adequate charging sites to achieve its 2030 target of a full transition to zero-emissions cars. How will it get there?

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London bus garage becomes one of world’s largest vehicle-to-grid sites

A North London bus garage is on verge of becoming one of world’s largest vehicle-to-grid virtual power stations.

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If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

What if all cars switched to electric overnight? We found that if the UK’s cars went entirely electric its total carbon emissions would be cut by almost 12%.

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Nissan and Uber sign agreement to go green with 2,000 Leafs in London

2,000 all-electric Nissan Leafs will be available for Uber drivers in London as part of new deal inked by the Japanese car maker and rideshare company Uber.

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EV News

Thousands of electric taxis in London have saved 6800 tonnes of CO2

London EV Company rolls 2,500th electric, "zero emissions capable" taxi off factory floor, says it has prevented around 850,000 litres of fossil fuel from being used.

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Optare Metrodecker all electric bus joins iconic London bus routes

Next time you visit London, you could be crossing London Bridge in an electric double-decker bus.