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.

Electric Cars

Lion King composer to develop a new sound for BMW electric cars

Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer has been hired to help expand and "emotionally enrich" the range of sounds for electric BMW vehicles.

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Sono Motors & MAN to investigate solar-powered trucks and vans

Sono Motors partners with MAN Truck & Bus to investigate whether the company’s Sono Solar technology can be integrated into large vehicles.

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Subaru to launch “Solterra” compact all-electric SUV in mid-2022

Japanese carmaker Subaru unveils its first all-electric vehicle which it has dubbed "Solterra", but it's not clear if it's coming to Australia.

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Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”

“Well camouflaged” prototypes of Porsche's all-electric Macan have been put to the roads outside the company’s Weissach development centre.

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Tritium fast-charging tech powers UK’s largest charging site

UK's largest highway EV charging site opens featuring 12 ultra-rapid charging units made by Australia's Tritium.

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Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

A federal senate committee criticises state government proposals slug EVs with new fees, while rejecting a Greens plan to nullify the taxes.

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Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a "picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”