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

Japanese auto giant Suzuki unveils its first battery EV, the eVitara

Japanese carmaker Suzuki's first mass production battery electric vehicle (BEV) will be the eVitara, which will initially be available in Europe, India, and Japan in the middle of 2025.

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Toyota takes surprise lead as battery EVs account for 94 pct of new car sales in Norway

EVs account for 94 per cent of new car sales in Norway, with the list of best sellers topped by a global car giant that has focused on hybrids.

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EV “batteries on wheels” could save hundreds of billions in grid costs by 2040, report finds

New study finds that using the batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) to store energy and feed back into the grid could save hundreds of billions of dollars.

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Renewable-powered facility with pull-through charging wins best EV charger award

EV charging station that is powered by renewables, provides a priority bay for people with disabilities and pull-through charging for EVs wins AEVA best charging award.

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EV News

Hyundai releases teaser images of Ioniq 9 as first cars spotted in the wild

Hyundai releases teaser images of Ioniq 9, its new large electric SUV headed to Australia in 2025, with more details revealed when car was spotted in the wild.

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Toyota and BHP to trial “first-ever” battery electric Hilux double cab ute

BHP to trial a fully electric Toyota Hilux dual cab prototype ute at its Port Hedland operations.

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Stellantis to use solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona demo fleet

European car giant Stellantis to launch a fleet of new Dodge Charger Daytona which will be equipped with solid-state batteries that weigh less and last longer.

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Third round of EV charging grants opened up for tourist destinations and workplaces

State government announces third round of its Charge Up Grants program, with $7 million to be made available to support not-for-profits, small businesses, and local governments install charging infrastructure.

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European car giant partners with Kaluza for EV managed charging services

Energy software company Kaluza, partly owned by AGL Energy, strikes deal with European car giant Stellantis to provide smart charging services for its brands.

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EV News

BMW to install huge solar arrays on two manufacturing plants

BMW says it will install a total of 14 megawatts of rooftop solar on two of its automotive plants in Germany, with first electricity to be supplied early next year.

Joshua S. Hill