Bridie Schmidt, Author at RenewEconomy

Bridie Schmidt

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.

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Most Victorians want support for electric vehicles, not taxes
Two-thirds of Victorians want to see electric vehicles supported, not taxed, according to a new EVC survey.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 2, 2021

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Tesla Model 3 puts Tritium’s new 75kW fast charger to the test
First publicly available RTM75 electric car charger is put to the test by a Standard Range Plus Tesla Model 3.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 29, 2021

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Buyer of Holden’s Australian test site launches three “smart” electric cars
The Vietnam company that bought Holden’s test site in Melbourne announces launch of three smart SUV electric vehicles with self-driving features and driving ranges up to 550km.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 28, 2021

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Australia’s GB Auto secures huge deal to convert Hilux utes and Land Cruisers to electric
Vivopower confirms major deal for Australian mining vehicle company GB Auto to convert Toyota Hilux and Land Cruisers to electric drivetrains.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 28, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Something old, something blue: Electric Kombi conversion hits the spot
A neat combination of new technology, repurposed batteries and old school looks and feels give the impression that this Kombi’s fate was always to be reborn as an electric vehicle.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 25, 2021

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Electric car uptake reaches tipping point in China and Europe
Electric vehicle sales in China and Europe reach critical point as adoption curve takes off.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 25, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Battery scientist Jeff Dahn extends Tesla contract, forges new role with Novonix
Tesla extends exclusive battery research contract with Dalhousie University team led by Jeff Dahn, who will also now advise to ASX-listed battery materials firm Novonix.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 20, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia
South Korean car maker Kia will bring the all-electric e-Niro to Australia in mid-2021.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 12, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

How much do electric cars reduce emissions? It depends when they are charged
How much can electric cars actually reduce emissions? It depends on when and where you charge.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 22, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla sales in Australia top 10,000, still selling twice as many EVs as all rivals combined
Tesla has shipped more than 10,000 electric cars to Australia since 2014, and is still selling double that of all other car makers combined in 2020, new data has revealed.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 17, 2020

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