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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 a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

Electric Vehicles

Norway shock as rate hike pushes EV charging price higher than petrol
Electric car charging rate hike draws backlash from EV owners who say new rates make powering an electric vehicle more expensive than fossil fuels.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 22, 2020

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Tesla Model Y deliveries now set to start in two weeks
Latest talk is that first deliveries of Tesla Model Y electric crossover will begin in two weeks, while images and video surface of third row rear seats.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 21, 2020

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NSW flags imminent release of EV strategy, as feds ignore electric in auto transition report
New plan to encourage NSW drivers to adopt electric vehicles to be released soon by the NSW Liberal government, while federal Coalition ignores EVs in new auto industry report.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 17, 2020

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Kia to target 1 million electric car sales yearly by 2026 in $36b ‘Plan S’ strategy
Kia aims to sell one million electrified vehicles annually, with half of that goal to be all-electric, by 2026.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 16, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

Tesla shares surge to more than $US500, becomes “existential threat” to carmakers
Tesla shares surge another 10 per cent on Monday, taking its market value to more than GM and Ford combined.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 15, 2020

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Eight new electric vehicle models set to join Australia market in 2020
At least 8 new electric vehicle models will hit Australian shores in 2020, opening up choice for drivers wanting to reduce transport emissions or simply have the latest in auto tech.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 21, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Macquarie researchers develop device to turn electric vehicles into EV chargers
New device developed by researchers at Australia’s Macquarie University aims to tackle problem of what to do if faced with flat electric vehicle (EV) battery.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 17, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Australia start-up designs solar car port fit for Tesla Cybertruck
Innovative Australian clean energy building startup Iron Matrix designs solar-panelled Cybertruck carport using patented solar construction method to enhance off grid living.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 17, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Why the Cybertruck “far surpasses” other utes, and will maintain its value
The Tesla Cybertruck beats other utility trucks such as the Ford F-150 on value and could maintain its value far beyond competitors, new analysis suggests.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 12, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?
Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 11, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 test drive: No holding back
The Mercedes-Benz electric EQC 400 delights on a test drive day, with plenty of zip, tech and comfort. Just don’t go too heavy on the pedal.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 7, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Interest in Tesla Cybertruck goes wild with over 250,000 deposits
Interest in Elon Musk’s radical and polarising Cybertruck continues with 250,000 pre-orders now taken for the all-electric ute.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2019

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