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.

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Nearly 2,000 Level 1 EV chargers to be installed across Australian strata communities

Nox Energy is to install nearly 2,000 Level 1 electric vehicle (EV) chargers for strata communities across Australia in a project backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

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“Missing piece:” BMW adds new hydrogen fuel cell model to iX5 drivetrains

BMW unveils new hydrogen fuel-cell version of its iX5, bringing total number of drivetrain variants for the model up to 5 – including full battery electric, PHEV, diesel, and petrol.

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AGL launches landmark V2G “batteries on wheels” trial with BYD, Zeekr, Hyundai and Kia

AGL to roll out "landmark" V2G trial with Hyundai, Kia, Zeekr and BYD to show that EVs can act as batteries on wheels.

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Shares plunge as Porsche delays EV rollout, citing “challenging conditions”

Porsche delay rollout of EVs in favour of new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, citing “massive changes within the automotive environment” and “a world with challenging conditions”.

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Network completes V2G trial to show technology works in remote micro-grids

Horizon Power completes 12-month vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial in the resort town of Exmouth which shows the technology can be deployed in the remote micro-grids it manages.

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Evie secures $50m in milestone funding for EV charging networks

Australia’s largest EV fast-charging network has secured a $50 million senior debt facility in what it says is a landmark deal that signals the next stage of expansion in the industry.

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NSW unveils first electric bus depot with gantry-mounted fast charging technology

NSW unveils first of 11 bus depots that will be fully converted with gantry-style fast charging equipment.

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Real-world emissions from plug in hybrids are five times higher than official tests

A new analysis of European plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has revealed that their real-world emissions are five times higher than official tests would suggest,

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Network wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid technology trials

Essential Energy, the operator of the local electricity network in 95 per cent of regional NSW, wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology trial, now looking for more car maker partners.

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Volvo claims a world-first fully electric deconstruction site

Volvo deploys five electric machines, electric trucks and a battery-powered demolition robot to deconstruct three buildings as part of a major redevelopment in Germany.

Joshua S. Hill