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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

First Victoria-built electric bus gets thumbs up from bus expert
First electric bus built in Victoria has been given expert review by bus expert Paul Aldridge, and he is giving it the thumbs up.
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Apr 28, 2020

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Musk says Cybertruck may have “super efficient” HVAC with water filtration
Elon Musk considers “super efficient” heating and air con system complete with HEPA filter and water distillation for Cybertruck, additions that will enhance its appeal as an armageddon survival juggernaut.
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Apr 27, 2020

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How Tesla’s long range electric cars have transformed the grid
Long range electric vehicles such as the Model 3 are transforming the auto market but are also changing how energy utility providers need to respond.
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Apr 24, 2020

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Nano-particle battery research could give EVs longer range and life
Team of Japanese researchers from Yokohama University develop new electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could see them cost less, deliver longer driving range for EVs, and even last longer.
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Apr 22, 2020

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Upcoming Powerwall update refines Tesla EV charging in blackout events
Australian Tesla drivers who also own Powerwalls will soon benefit from update that balances charging in the event of a blackout.
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Apr 20, 2020

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Audi readies for third quarter arrival of all-electric e-tron in Australia
Audi is readying for the arrival of the e-tron electric SUV in the third quarter of 2020, installing DC electric vehicle fast chargers at one Sydney dealership.
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Apr 16, 2020

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Porsche Taycan still on track for Australia in 2020 after bagging two awards
All-electric Porsche Taycan is on track for Australia for Q4 2020, despite temporary closures of German factories due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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Apr 13, 2020

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Tesla to hike prices for Model 3, S and X in Australia due to plunging dollar
Electric car maker Tesla to raise pricing for Model 3, Model S and Model X in Australia as local currency drops amid Coronavirus crisis.
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Apr 9, 2020

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Li-ion co-inventor’s glass battery patent could upturn auto industry
New glass battery electrode patent by Goodenough-lead team could form part of new go-to power source for electric cars and energy storage.
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Apr 7, 2020

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Honda to make two electric cars using GM’s Ultium battery
GM and Honda will jointly develop two next-generation electric vehicles using GM’s proprietary Ultium batteries and accompanying EV platform.
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Apr 7, 2020

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Solar inverter and EV charger trial saves thousands driving on sunshine
Six-month trial using new two-in-one solar inverter and EV charger shows massive savings of $7,000 to be had from driving on sunshine.
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Apr 1, 2020

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Sydney car dealer makes electric cars available on subscription
Hyundai’s Kona Electric and Ioniq can now be booked under subscription model from Northern Beaches auto dealer Col Crawford.
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Mar 30, 2020

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