Joshua S. Hill, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Joshua S. Hill

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.

Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid
Nissan unveil electric version of its Juke small SUV, complete with vehicle to grid technology.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Volvo unveils new heavy electric truck that boasts range up to 700km
Volvo says new extended range electric truck, and the next generation of its other heavy trucks, means it has “never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia
Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 15, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid
Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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EV News

EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges
Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs
A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota commissions 2 MW solar carport, which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 13, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Kia announces Australian pricing for its PV5 Cargo electric van, undercuts rivals
Kia has announced pricing for its first electric van in Australia, coming in below competitor offerings from the likes of Renault, Ford, VW, Mercedes, Farizon and LDV.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Kia unveils initial pricing for its smallest EV, with two-way charging
Kia unveils pricing for its smallest EV to date, with bidirectional charging, but it is still not clear if it is coming to Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Suzuki gets four-star ANCAP safety rating for its first EV in Australia
ANCAP Safety has handed a four-star safety rating to the all-electric Suzuki e Vitara, which is scheduled to launch in Australia in June.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Charging & V2G

State’s fastest EV charging station opens on major highway, backed by a battery
Backed by solar and a battery, the two fastest EV charging stations in W.A. have opened on a major highway.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 6, 2026

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