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.

Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Element 25 says it has secured an agreement to supply battery-grade manganese sulphate to US car giant General Motors (GM) and its expanding electric vehicle plans.

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FIA launches technical regulations for “electric sport vehicles”

Motor sport body unveils rules for electric vehicle competitions at national and regional levels.

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Lotus opens up orders for its Eletre electric “hyper-SUV”

Lotus opens orders for its new electric Eletre hyper-SUV with a 112kWh battery.

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Aston Martin teams with Lucid to create ultra-luxury, high performance EVs

Aston Martin teams up with Lucid to offer "ultra-luxury, high performance" EV as part of a £2 billion plan to go electric.

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Jeep launches first plug in Grand Cherokee for Australian line-up

Jeep launches its first plug in hybrid Grand Cherokee in Australia. The full electric version will follow later.

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Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km

Volvo Trucks introduces bigger battery packs for its medium-duty electric trucks which deliver an increased range of up to 450 kilometres.

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Kia begins deliveries of EV9 electric SUV in South Korea

Kia begins deliveries of its all-new electric SUV, the EV9, to customers in South Korea, ahead of a planned debut in Australia in September or October.