Joshua S. Hill, Author at The Driven

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.

Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.

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First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

Australian company says the first locally made electric hydrofoil boat will revolutionise the way people view boating.

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Hyundai add bigger batteries and longer range for Ioniq 5, and other upgrades

Hyundai unveils 2025 version of popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV with bigger batteries, longer range and a whole lot of other new features.

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More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.

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“Too ambitious:” Ford ditches EU plan to go all-electric by 2030

US auto giant reportedly bails on Europe electrification goal, describing it as “too ambitious” due to uncertainty around demand and legislation.

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Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month

Chinese smart EV company to debut what it says will be Australia’s first flying car, alongside four premium EVs it plans to bring to the country.

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European electric car sales held back by post-subsidy slump in Germany EV market

Slump in German EV market after subsidies abruptly ended offsets growth in rest of EU where some countries have found smarter ways to support electric car sales.

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Every third car sold in the US could be electric by 2027, despite current stall

New BNEF analysis predicts EVs might account for nearly one-third of new car sales in the US by 2027, although that comes with a significant caveat.

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BMW electric vehicle sales soar as Mercedes EV sales sink

EV sales from Mercedes group down sharply, but they are up significantly at BMW,

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Electrified vehicle sales surpass one million in China in June

Sales of electrified vehicles in China once again surpassed the 1 million mark, marking only the third month the milestone has been passed. Most were full battery electric cars.

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