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Joshua S. Hill

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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.

BMW cuts prices of fully electric iX1 and iX2 models
BMW announces notable price cuts for its IX1 and IX2 electric models, as it tries to lure buyers worried about petrol and diesel price hikes.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 31, 2026

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EV News

Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute owners told to trickle charge as local distributor goes bust
The 150 Australian owners of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute told not to fast charge their car because of fire risk. The advice came amid news the parent company of the car distributor has gone bust.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Petrol giant breaks ground on massive, 24-bay EV charging hub at Melbourne Airport
Oil giant breaks ground on its first large-scale charging hub in Australia, a 24-bay site at Melbourne Airport that it plans to complete later this year.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 30, 2026

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Batteries

Polestar boosts battery circularity with recycled materials and refurbished batteries
Polestar to use refurbished batteries as replacements for Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and announces all new batteries now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 27, 2026

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Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs due to battery issues causing reduced range and fire risk
Updated: Volkswagen to recall nearly 100,000 battery electric vehicles due to issues in high-voltage battery which could lead to reduced range and a fire risk.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 26, 2026

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Victoria announces support for low and zero-emission vehicles for freight industry
Victorian Labor government unveils two new programs aimed at helping freight businesses save money by becoming less reliant on expensive fuel and adopt cleaner transport options.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

New Zealand strikes co-funding deal to double number of EV chargers
New Zealand government and private companies agree to double the number of EV chargers to encourage car drivers to take up electric mobility in face of latest fuel crisis.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration
TrueEV Distribution, the Sydney headquartered distributor which has exclusive distribution rights of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng, has been placed into external administration.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Network funds EV charger and battery for regional First Nations community
A $50,000 grant has helped deliver an EV charger with a 40kWh battery storage system in the small town of Alexandra.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Electric Boats

Candela secures €30m funding round to build second manufacturing facility
Candela has secured €30m in fresh funding to expand production of its electric hydrofoil ferries, as global demand continues to grow.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 23, 2026

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