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.

New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells

The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.

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Batteries

BMW teams up with Samsung to develop solid-state battery technology

South Korean battery and electronic materials manufacturer Samsung joins efforts by BMW and US-based Solid Power to develop all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology.

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Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 90 million battery swaps for EVs, and has its eyes on the Australian market.

Yutong extreme heat challenge in Saudi Arabia. Source: Yutong

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High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus

The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.

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Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart EVs all fall short in Australian real-world range tests

Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.

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Researchers unveil method for real-time EV battery state-of-health monitoring

German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells' potential lifespan.

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Batteries

Volkswagen ID.3 maintains 91 pct battery capacity after 160,000 km test

A four-year endurance test shows Volkswagen’s ID.3 retains 91% battery capacity after 160,000km—boosting confidence in EV longevity and resale value.

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Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.

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BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.

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Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses

Mitsubishi is to take part in a multi-year trial that will feature more than 150 battery-swappable electric buses and trucks and 14 battery swap stations.

Batteries