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.

GM reveals new electric motors, designed in-house for EV transition

General Motors has unveiled three new electric vehicle motors, as part of its "quick pivot" from conventional vehicles to EVs.

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Electric Cars

Lotus unveils blueprint for new family of electric performance cars

British sports car brand unveils new lightweight EV architecture that it says will be integrated into the company’s next gen of electric sports cars.

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The Tesla Model 3 is a sensual beast. That’s why it sells so well

When everyone is driving powerful long range electric cars, what will car makers use to market them, to sell them to the new generation?

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Electric Cars

Ford begins pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning ute

First pre-production units of Ford's F-150 Lightning electric utes have begun leaving its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

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Lightyear raises $US110m to bring “world first” long-range solar car to market

Dutch company Lightyear says fund raising means they can bring the world's first long range solar car to market in 2022.

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Electric Cars

Is Tesla in danger of losing its first mover advantage?

Chinese innovation with electric vehicles is emerging as the biggest threat to the domination of Tesla.

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Exponential growth: Global sales of new electric cars may tip seven million this year

My neighbor used to count Tesla Model 3s when he was out and about, now he doesn’t bother – he tells me that they are everywhere.

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Electric Cars

Orders open soon in Australia for Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV, but numbers limited

New Ioniq 5 electric crossover to be open for order in Australia in mid October, but only around 400 will be available, despite unprecedented interest.