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.

Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory

Fortescue to kick off production at its new US manufacturing facility - at a former Ford car factory - with the a new marine battery pack designed for luxury tenders and wake boats.

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EV News

Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge

All-electric ID.7 Pro S electric sedan achieves nearly-800km range on a single battery charge, serving to demonstrate the continuing evolution of battery electric vehicle technology.

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EV News

Volkswagen slashes outlook for second time as EV and China strategy questioned

Volkswagen has downgraded its forecasts for the second time in less than three months, slashing expectations amidst weaker-than-expected demand and questions about its EV and China strategy.

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EV News

If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

Only one in five motorists looking to buy a new car over the next five years are thinking about EVs, but that number could grow if only they knew more about electric cars.

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Sony and Honda become first Japanese EV makers to bow to Tesla’s charging standard

The electric vehicle joint venture formed by two Japanese multinational giants will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its Afeela EVs, due in 2025.

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The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The world's biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships.

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Tasmania to spend on EV charging and education, and promote public and active transport

Tasmania has the oldest car fleet in the country, and is investing in more EV charging and education, as well as public and active transport, to get its road emissions down.

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EV News

Faraday Future launches second brand with promises of more affordable EVs

American electric vehicle start-up Faraday has launched Faraday X, a second brand that has already teased two more affordable EVs.

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Mass retrofit: 12 start-ups selected to help switch existing car fleet to fully electric

Second annual Supercharge Australia Innovation Challenge selects 12 local start-ups with focus on retrofitting existing cars as electric vehicles.

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Caterpillar unveils “groundbreaking” management system for electric mining equipment

Caterpillar unveils a “groundbreaking” energy management system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working.

Joshua S. Hill