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.

Electric cars drive rebound in UK auto sales, but EVs still face hurdles

UK automotive industry gets boost from electric vehicle sales, with full battery electrics accounting for more than 12 per cent of new car sales.

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China regains dominance of global EV market, with 53% of global sales in 2021

China returned to dominance in the global electric vehicle market, accounting for more than half of total new EV sales in 2021.

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Swedish car and battery giants to build new gigafactory to supply Volvo and Polestar

Automaker Volvo Cars and battery company Northvolt partner to build new battery manufacturing plant in Gothenburg.

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One in three Volvo sales globally in January were electrified

Of Volvo cars sold across the globe last month, nearly 32% were electrified and pure electric car sales doubled.

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Polestar unveils one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ edition to showcase its snow and ice shoes

Polestar 2 shows off snow and ice credentials in one-off Arctic Circle special edition.

Norway’s stunning new EV numbers: 84% of new car sales in January all electric

Norway has produced stunning new sales data for all electric car sales in January. Even hybrids are being snubbed by new car buyers.

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Tesla recalls 54,000 models with FSD Beta for “rolling stop” functionality

Tesla recalls nearly 54,000 models fitted with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) due to “rolling stop” functionality that NHTSA claims “can increase the risk of a crash.”