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

Volkswagen cuts emissions with big growth in EV sales, but falls short of EU target

Volkswagen misses its EU fleet CO2 emissions targets despite big boost in EV sales, but will avoid immediate penalties due to the EU’s flexible compliance mechanism.

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Charging

EV charging facilities upgraded at two major hospitals

Two hospitals in New South Wales have received electric vehicle (EV) charging upgrades as part of the state government’s goal of delivering a fully electric passenger fleet by 2030.

2 min

Charging

Power network installs first of 100 power pole-mounted EV chargers

Eight new power pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operating, the first of 100 to be rolled out by local power network operators.

4 min

EV News

BMW launches first Neue Klasse EV in Australia at a price to undercut rivals

BMW has unveiled the Australian pricing for its all-electric iX3, undercutting offers from rivals such as Audi, Porsche, Genesis, Polestar and Cadillac.

Huge crowds at Everything Electric Sydney 2025. Image: Tim Eden

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EV News

EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount

EV industry launches new national campaign urging the federal government to keep the successful electric car discount.

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EV News

Chinese EV maker announces new novated leasing partnership in Australia

Chinese automotive brand strikes new novated leasing partnership with the listed financial services company Smart for the Australian market.

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EV News

Fossil cars all but phased out in Norway as EV sales hit 98 pct, and just 12 petrol cars sold

EVs take 98 pct share of Norway market, leaving petrol cars with just 12 sales for the past month and as Tesla leads Toyota and VW.

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Electric Transport

World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures

Aberdeen is set to wind down its hydrogen bus experiment after reliability and fuel supply issues, committing instead to a battery-electric transition.