Australia’s biggest petrol retailer unveils its first EV chargers for trailers
Transport fuels giant unveils its first drive-through charging bays and two state-of-the-art 400kW EV chargers at its newest facility on a key urban motorway site.
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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.
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 largest battery-electric ship starts harbour trials in Australia
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania celebrated another milestone moment last week, with the beginning of harbour trials in the River Derwent for the world’s largest battery-electric ship.
California fights back against Trump with $US200 million EV tax credit
California has proposed a $US200 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program designed to partially offset the federal government’s attack on clean energy and EVs.
Volkswagen lifts annual global EV sales by a third to nearly one million in 2025
Volkswagen delivered nearly 1 million all-electric vehicles (EVs) in 2025, up 32 per cent from the year before despite a slight decline in overall vehicle sales over the year.
Kia debuts EV2, its most compact electric vehicle to date
Kia unveils its sixth dedicated EV model at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, with a driving range of up to 448 kilometres and bidirectional charging.
Volvo EX30 owners urged not to charge above 70%, due to risk of fire
Nearly 3,000 Australian owners of the Volvo EX30 compact electric SUV have been warned not to charge their EV over 70 pct due to the risk of a vehicle fire.
“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year
Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a full battery EV or a plug-in hybrid.
Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero
Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia
GWM unveils a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV, with a starting price that would convert to around $A20,000, and which could be headed to Australia.
Volkswagen prepares launch for electric ID. Polo, with four power levels
Volkswagon unveils specs of its upcoming electric Polo, with a lot more interior space thanks to the EV platform.