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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.

Plugged In: The important Australian EV news of the past week

Weekly update of electric vehicle news in Australia: NSW to get 120 electric buses, Vic issues EV parking spot fines, WA announces charging network, and Queensland to trial five FCEVs and more.

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NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.

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“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax

News that NSW will consider an EV tax labelled "madness", following news similar tax in South Australia will likely face defeat in parliament.

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NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.