2019

Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric

America's Washington State Ferries announces decision to transition its fleet from diesel to battery electric.

2 min

Tesla deploys mobile EV superchargers – powered by new Megapack battery

Tesla rolls out new Mega-pack battery storage option at its busiest electric vehicle charging stations during US Thanksgiving long weekend.

4 min

2019 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV review: relaxed and roomy, but lacks vigour

The Hyundai Ioniq PHEV fastback offers nimble responsiveness with extra space in the back for luggage, but has performance issues due to plug-in hybrid powertrain.

2 min

Skoda starts production of Citigoe iV full-battery EV

VW Group brings another full-battery EV to European market that, sadly, we may never see in Australia.

2 min

Ford joins cross-industry initiative calling for action on climate change

Ford of Europe joins “New Deal for Europe” business initiative, in interesting twist of US versus European expectations of the US car giant.

At the 50kW fast-charger in Byron Bay. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

1 min

The Driven Podcast: Why your EV will also be a “virtual power plant”

AGL’s head of distributed energy Dominique van den Berg on some remarkable predictions for EVs, who will own them and their role as a virtual power plant.