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.

EV News

Mercedes-Benz launches seven-seater electric EQB in Europe

Mercedes-Benz launches all-electric EQB in Europe, with a seven-seater option.

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Charging

Australian Vanadium targets EV charging market with standalone solar and flow battery

VSUN proposes EV charging stations in remote areas that rely on standalone solar systems and a vanadium redox flow battery.

Porsche Taycan charging up at Ionity network. Source: Porsche

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Ionity raises $1.1bn to expand EV fast-charging network

Ionity announces €700 million in new funds to quardruple its number of charging points, and adds Blackrock as an investor.

2 min

Australian electric prime mover maker signs deal for exchangeable batteries

Janus turns to ASX-listed battery company to develop new lithium chemistries for exchangeable battery packs for its electric prime movers.

Polestar previews final design direction for the forthcoming Polestar 5. Supplied

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Polestar Precept to be rebadged as Polestar 5 all-electric grand tourer

Polestar previews final design direction for the forthcoming Polestar 5 that is based on the Precept concept.

The all-electric Mitsubishi Airtrek. Source: Mitsubishi

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Could all-new Airtrek be Mitsubishi’s first electric SUV in Australia?

Mitsubishi unveils electric SUV Airtrek at Guangzhou Auto Show, and although designed for the Chinese market it could be the first electric Mitsubishi SUV in Australia.

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Nissan Leaf e+ obtains maximum 5-star Green NCAP rating

The fully electric Nissan Leaf e+ has been awarded near perfect Green NCAP assessment, securing maximum five-star rating.

The first flight for Rolls-Royce all-electric plane ‘Spirit of Innovation’ flown at Boscombe Down on Wednesday 15th of September 2021.

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Jet zero: Rolls-Royce smashes record for world’s fastest all-electric plane

Rolls-Royce's all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft sets what it hopes will be a new speed record, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.