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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

Nissan launches new Leaf, second electric car in Australia under $50,000
Nissan launches new all-electric Nissan Leaf onto Australian market, and signs deal for fast-charging discounts with ChargeFox.
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Jul 10, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

VW gives classic Kombi an electric overhaul
VW creates all-new electric Type 20 Kombi concept with cutting edge bells and whistles based on original Type 2 microbus.
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Jul 5, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Uniti two-seater electric car on offer to early adopters
Swedish EV maker opens website to applications for its first run of “Founders Series” Uniti One electric cars, before they go on sale to the general public.
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Jul 5, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla beats electric vehicle delivery record, boosts stock by 7%
Tesla has achieved its goal to beat its previous quarterly delivery record, reporting 95,200 electric vehicles delivered by end of June – 72,531 of which were Model 3s.
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Jul 4, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

BMW unveils new EVs, says Europeans don’t want them
Minutes after announcing plans to accelerate its electrification strategy, senior BMW executive says Europeans don’t actually want to buy pure electric vehicles.
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Jul 3, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Electric Porsche Taycan debuts on streets of Shanghai
Porsche’s flagship all-electric car, the Taycan, has been captured cruising the streets of Shanghai ahead of its global launch this September.
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Jul 3, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

NZ battery tech could boost Nissan Leaf range by 200km
New Zealand-based Blue Cars looks to raise funds to commercialise improved replacement Nissan Leaf battery pack that could deliver over 200km range.
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Jul 1, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Schwarzenegger video pits electric vehicles against gas guzzlers
Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off new electric car campaign in hilarious undercover role as an ICE-loving used car salesman.
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Jun 28, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

“Raven” Model S spotted instore with upgraded range, motors and suspension
Upgraded Tesla Raven with longer range and 200kW charging rate spotted in-store in US.
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Jun 27, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Hyundai advances in-wheel motor technology for electric vehicles
Hyundai unveils plans to commercialise in-wheel motor technology, that allows for better turning capabilities and improved vehicle efficiency.
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Jun 17, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

An electric car with 650km range? Coming soon, says Tesla’s Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says it won’t be long before his electric vehicle company will be making cars with nearly 650km of real driving range.
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Jun 13, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Rivian electric utes will share power to cure range anxiety
Electric ute and SUV startup Rivian plans to install charging infrastructure in remote locations, and its EVs will also be able to share electrons.
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Jun 11, 2019

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