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.

Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Musk at Giga Texas opening. Source: Tesla

Despite having moved its HQ to Texas, Tesla has been excluded from the state’s EV incentive program.

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Electric Cars

Tesla extends Model 3 wait times in China as shipload arrives in Australia

Even Tesla's China customers are now facing long waits for the Model 3 as it endeavours to make up for lost production during April's Covid-19 shutdowns.

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Tesla Model 3 and SUVs top electric car sales so far in 2022

The Tesla Model 3 and a number of electric SUVs are proving top choices for drivers going electric in 2022. With chart.

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Electric Cars

“The chip is the new cog:” Gear box specialist switches largest plant to EV parts

One of Germany’s largest car suppliers accelerates departure from ICE technology, because electric cars don't need gear boxes.

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Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

XE Sports Group - sports arm of EV Direct - raises its hand to enter the Extreme E electric car off-road racing event.

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Mercedes says new GLC hybrid SUV could provide an all-electric daily commute

Mercedes unveils the latest edition of its flagship GLC hybrid SUV, with a 100km electric range that could allow for an all-electric daily commute.

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Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win

Kia to bring in more of its popular EV6 SUVs, and will seek to bring the EV9 and an electric ute to Australia after Labor's win and its welcome mat to electric vehicles.