Joshua S. Hill, Author at The Driven

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

Hyundai submits to Trump with $US21 billion investment, including EVs and batteries

Hyundai to invest $US21 billion in the US out to 2028, including new capacity for the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, battery packs for EVs, and autonomous driving.

2 min

UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging Superhub opens, with on-site solar and storage

The largest ultra rapid EV charging hub in the UK has been opened, boosted by its on site solar and battery system.

2 min

EV News

BYD flies past 40,000 electric sales in Australia, on track to double by year’s end

BYD says it has now sold 40,0000 full battery electric and plug in hybrid cars in Australia, and plans to double that by the end of the year.

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EV News

Geely announces logistics provider to deliver its first Australian EV, the EX5

Geely says it has selected its Australian logistics and transport supplier and its first EV, there EX5, is now available for test drives and immediate delivery.

2 min

Funding landed for crystal sulphur battery technology that could slash weight of EV batteries

Battery manufacturer secures funding for its next-generation crystal sulphur batteries, which it says could weigh just one third of existing EV battery technologies.

3 min

Batteries

German researchers claim BYD EV batteries are more efficient than Tesla

German researchers say they have dismantled batteries from both Tesla and BYD to see what is inside and how they are made, finding that BYD’s are more efficient.

2 min

Kia partners with Wallbox to offer vehicle to home bi-directional charging

Kia EV9 owners in the US will be able to use their car to power their homes thanks to a new partnership signed with Spanish EV charger company Wallbox.

3 min

Batteries

CATL and Nio plan to build world’s largest battery swapping network

Chinese new energy behemoths CATL and Nio have announced a strategic partnership which promises to deliver the world’s largest battery swapping network for EVs.

2 min

EV News

Mazda outlines electrification strategy, seeking outside help for slow move to EVs

Mazda outlines electrification strategy - one that maintains its commitment to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as well as hybrid and battery electric models.

2 min

EV News

Cadillac to launch two new EVs in Australia and New Zealand in 2026

Cadillac, one of the world’s oldest automotive brands, will launch two new EVs - the Optiq and Vistiq - in Australia and New Zealand next year.

Joshua S. Hill