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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.

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DHL orders first all-electric cargo planes from Eviation

DHL becomes first courier company to order 12 all-electric Alice eCargo planes from the Seattle-based Eviation.

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“Air taxis are coming:” Volocopter performs first public crewed electric flight

Volocopter says electric air taxis will be a reality in cities around the globe in the next two to three years.

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United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes

United Airlines makes order for 100 electric planes for short haul routes that it expects to operate from 2026.

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Tesla Aviation: Why Elon Musk may still produce a flying car

Elon Musk has led the world in the transition to electric vehicles through Tesla, and in space transport with SpaceX. Surely he is interested in the half way point - flying cars?

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Eviation unveils production design for all-electric Alice aircraft

Eviation Aircraft unveils production design for its all-electric Alice aircraft which the company expects will fly its first flight later this year.

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First flight of Airspeeder EXA flying car heralds new future for racing

Flying EXA Series electric racing car takes first publicised flight in South Australian desert ahead of planned racing series that will change the face of the sport.

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Hyundai and GM confirm plans for flying electric cars, air taxi services

Hyundai and General Motors confirm they are pushing ahead with development of flying cars, and may offer air taxi services as soon as 2025.

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UK electric air taxi start-up wins huge investor backing

Leading electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker secures pre-orders and backing from big names including Virgin Atlantic and Honeywell.