Joshua S. Hill, Author at The Driven IO

Monday, August 10, 2026

Joshua S. Hill

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.

Ioniq 9: Hyundai announces pricing for its biggest and most expensive EV to date
Hyundai has announced the Australian pricing for its flagship all electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, which will be the company’s biggest and most expensive EV to date.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 16, 2025

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Electric Boats

Inland cargo vessel to be first in world to use solar power directly for propulsion
An array of panels will be used to directly power an inland cargo vessel’s propulsion systems, allowing a diesel generator to be switched off and even “solar sailing” when travelling downstream.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 15, 2025

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UK offer big grants for EVs as it aims to reach 80 pct EV market by end of decade
The United Kingdom is doubling down on electric vehicles, offering sizeable rebates for new EVs in a market where EVs already account for one in four new car sales. The government announced this week that it would offer up to £3,750 for eligible EVs priced at or under £37,000 as part of a £650 million […]
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 15, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Pole mount specialist to deliver over half of NSW’s newly funded kerbside chargers
EVNX, a company specialising in pole mounted EV chargers, will deliver more than half of the new kerbside chargers funded by the NSW government.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 14, 2025

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Kia prepares to launch new entry-level electric city car
Kia is reportedly preparing to introduce an entry-level electricity city car for less than €25,000 by the end of the decade as part of its next wave of EVs.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 10, 2025

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EVs are already 73 pct cleaner than ICE vehicles, and getting cleaner faster than thought
Full battery EVs are 73 pct cleaner than internal combustion cars, and even more so when powered only with renewables. The benefits of hybrids are much lower.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 9, 2025

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Charging & V2G

NSW provides funding for another 500 kerbside EV chargers
NSW government provides funding to help rollout of more than 500 kerbside EV chargers, mostly in Sydney suburbs.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 9, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Motoring group completes state-wide EV charging network, now looking at fleets
RAA says it has completed state-wide charging network, with more than 550 bays across more than 140 sites, and is now looking at fleet charging solutions.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 9, 2025

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Honda reportedly scraps plan for large electric SUV because of falling demand
Honda has reportedly scrapped plans to develop a large electric SUV, mostly due to declining demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 8, 2025

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EV News

EVs account for 1 in 4 new cars in UK, nearly 1 in 5 in Germany
Full battery electric vehicles accounted for one in four new cars sold in the United Kingdom in June, and nearly one in five in Germany, but it’s not Tesla that is driving this growth.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 7, 2025

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