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.

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EV industry celebrates record 100,000 plug-in car sales for 2024, even as Tesla licks its wounds

Sales of plug-in electric cars climb above 100,000 in 2024 for the first time, the EVC says, although this figure is boosted by strong growth in plug-in hybrids.

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Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms range a year

Mercedes Benz is testing a new solar paint that it says could deliver an astonishing annual driving range of 20,000km.

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Type 00: Jaguar unveils a startling pastel electric concept to mark its future

Jaguar has followed its controversial re-brand with the launch of its Type 00 concept car - which points the way to an electric future, with a difference.

A car on the Atlantic Ocean Road, Vevang, Norway. Image: Leonardo Venturoli/Unsplash

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“No one is close:” EVs continue to dominate in Norway with 94 pct share

Norway maintains lead as best performing EV market with full battery electric cars making up 94 per cent of new car sales in November.

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Tesla pips BYD as global EV sales edge higher in 2024, plug in hybrids surge

Tesla retains its small advantage over BYD in global EV sales, but while the full battery electric market edged ahead in 2024, the big move came in plug in hybrids.

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BYD set to launch next generation blade battery, with more range and life cycle

BYD is reportedly set to launch its next generation blade battery in 2025, which the company expects will increase driving range as well as the life cycle of the battery.

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California prepares to front up against Trump over EVs, and Musk is not happy

California is planning to defy Donald Trump and re-introduce its own EV subsidy. But it may also exclude Tesla, to the annoyance of new "first buddy" Elon Musk.

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Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030.

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“Completely different:” LDV to bring another electric ute model to Australia in 2025

After just modest sales with its first electric ute, LDV to bring a second model that it says will be "completely different."

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Energy utility completes EV fast-charging loop in world’s biggest isolated grid

W.A. energy utility completes the final fast charging installation of the network that covers the state's main grid - the biggest isolated grid in the world.

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