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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.

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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.
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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.
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Jan 28, 2021

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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.
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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.
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Jan 25, 2021

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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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Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales
Victoria’s peak infrastructure advisory body recommends dropping registration fees for EVs, going all-electric in government and bus fleets, and setting end date for ICE vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 10, 2020

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Evie Networks cuts time-based EV charging, calls for energy tariff reform
Ultra-fast charging network provider Evie Networks drops time-based charging, but lifts the kWh charge at its network of charging stations.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 8, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Japan to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035. Will Australia follow or become a Cuba?
Reports emerge that Japan may ban all new petrol and diesel sales by 2035, leaving Australia with nothing to do but fall in line, or bury its head in the petrol tank.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2020

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