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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

AGL upgrades EV charging plan in bid to engage electric drivers
Australian energy major AGL launches plan for electric vehicle drivers to earn credits towards bills reducing household costs and offsetting higher purchase price of EVs.
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Sep 18, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla EV battery research breaks one million miles, and the implications are huge
Tesla is one step closer to producing a one million mile battery with applications from “robo-taxis,” to vehicle-to-grid, to long haul trucking.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 13, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Volvo, Polestar to make electric car push into Australia in 2020
The Driven Volvo and its electrifying offshoot Polestar will make a push into Australia in the next year with two electric vehicles (EVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in 2020. Swedish-Chinese owned Volvo has confirmed that it will bring the all-electric XC40 SUV by the end of 2020, along with a T5 twin engine PHEV […]
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Sep 13, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Electric Mini confirmed for launch in Australia in mid-2020
Australian drivers will have more electric vehicle choice come mid-2020, with the all-electric Mini Cooper SE hatchback confirmed for release in mid-2020.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 11, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

VW presents ID.3 sans camouflage as “world first” carbon neutral electric car
German carmaker Volkswagen breaks cover on its all-electric ID.3 hatchback at the opening of the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 11, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Model 3 sales in Australia in “thousands” tipping scale of EV adoption
Tesla delivery staff reportedly say “thousands” of Model 3s are due for delivery to customers, meaning it is well on the becoming the best-selling EV in Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 9, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

The new normal: EV sales double in Australia, while petrol car sales slump
The Driven Electric cars continue to experience unprecedented success in Australia, against a backdrop of continued declining sales petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles. The latest report from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reveal that sales of zero and low emissions vehicles have doubled in 2019 compared to year-to-date (YTD) figures from 2018. According to the […]
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Great Ocean Road opened up for EVs by Chargefox electric vehicle charging network
Fifth EV rapid charging station from Chargefox opens in seaside village and surf mecca Torquay, Victoria.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla releases video of Model 3 arrival Down Under and calls itself a kangaroo
Tesla officially announces its first deliveries of Model 3 in Australia, compares itself to a “kangaroo” and sets off a new Twitter meme.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 2, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Is an electric vehicle with 1600km possible? This startup thinks so
The reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range – but how will it achieve this?
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 31, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

First Tesla Model 3 electric sedans delivered to customers in Australia
Tesla commences deliveries of first Model 3s to Australian customers, heralding what is hoped to be an acceleration of EV uptake in Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 30, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Fonzarelli NKD electric motorbike unveiled, with eye to manufacturing in S.A.
Sydney-based electric motorbike maker Fonzarelli unveils its first full electric motorbike with mid-drive motor and looks to South Australia as a possible home to manufacturing.
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Aug 30, 2019

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