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.

UK backs EV battery gigafactory to be built on site of former coal plant

UK battery cell developer Britishvolt gets government support for its EV battery gigafactory on the site of the former Blyth coal-fired power station.

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First EVs with solid state batteries to be demonstrated in China

State-owned Dongfeng Motor delivers 50 electric cars with solid-state batteries for demonstration in China.

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Go go gadget e-scooter! Yamaha unveils EMF battery swap scooter

Yamaha and battery swap pioneer Gogoro unveil the Yamaha EMF, their second electric vehicle collaboration.

Shanghai Gigafactory 3 body shop. Source: Tesla

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Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.

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CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

China battery giant CATL says its battery swap service will work for most currently available EVs and every one planned for the next three years.

Replacing carbon-emitting gas-powered cars with EVs requires whittling away EVs’ price premium, and that comes down to one thing: battery cost. Westend61 via Getty Images

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Researchers develop safer EV battery cell using water

Researchers have developed a safer lithium-ion battery that uses water-based electrolyte, opening door to high-energy, more durable and safer batteries.