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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.

Volkswagen boss confirms all-electric wagon with 700km range

Volkswagen boss confirms all-electric station wagon with 700km range will be available from 2023, but only ID.4 is slated for worldwide release.

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VW to invest $A118 billion in EV and digital technology in “race to keep up with Tesla”

VW to invest €73 billion ($AU118.7 billion) to accelerate the company’s transformation into a digital mobility company, and to try and keep up with Tesla.

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All-electric VW campervan takes on 7,500 km road trip

All-electric eCrafter camper drives 7,500km from Germany to northern tip of Norway, proving the case once again for long distance electric road trips.

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Tesla adds Honda to carbon pool after Japanese car maker’s EV sales disappoint

Honda's failure to hit the mark in Europe with its first full electric vehicle means it will have to buy credits from Tesla, delivering another windfall to the EV maker.

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VW to transform Greek island of Astypalea into green mobility hub

VW signs deal with Greek government to turn tourist island of Astypalea into green mobility hub, turning entire car, services and transport fleet electric.