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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, as well as using her technical skills in managing our websites.

Tesla Model S beats Taycan at Nürburgring, and Musk says more to come

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Model S. Source: Tesla

“Plaid” tri-motor Tesla Model S smashes Porsche Taycan lap time at Nordschleife in just 7:23 seconds, and Elon Musk says the production version will do it officially next year.

Source: Automotive Mike/Youtube

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Tesla at Nürburgring update: Video, delays, seven seats and driver discussions

Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Preparations by Tesla to time a lap with upgraded Model S at Nürburgring Nordschleife track ramp up, but when will it happen and who will drive?

Source: Tesla/Twitter

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Watch Tesla Model S smash Laguna Seca record with new “Plaid” advanced tech

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Souped-up Tesla Model S with new tech smashes records at the Laguna Seca track, and Tesla posts video to prove it.

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Elon Musk challenges Porsche with Tesla Model S at Nürburgring

Posted on September 6, 2019September 9, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk thumbs nose at Porsche, announces that Model S will face infamous Nürburgring track next week.

2017 Model S

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Get a Tesla Model S for the price of a Model 3

Posted on September 5, 2019September 6, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

You can now get a Tesla Model S for the price of a Model 3 – but is it worth it?

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