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 Transport

BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines

BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.

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More than 170 electric buses to roll out across NZ’s largest city over next 9 months

More than 170 electric buses are set to roll out across New Zealand’s largest city over the next 9 months, operating out of six new electric bus depots.

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Site secured for Australia’s biggest heavy electric trucking charging depot

A site has been secured for Australia's biggest heavy electric truck depot as a Windrose electric prime mover completes the country's longest single charge truck delivery to date.

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NSW unveils design for first purpose-built electric bus depot

NSW unveils concept designs for the state’s first purpose-built electric bus depot at Macquarie Park in Northern Sydney, hosting 150 electric buses.

electric volvo truck, new energy transport

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New Australian electric truck company signs delivery deal with Who Gives A Crap

New zero-emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has cut a deal with Who Gives A Crap to deliver greener toilet paper, and show the path for electric trucking in Australia.

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Six new battery electric buses enter demanding Melbourne airport route

Six brand new battery electric buses entered operations in Melbourne earlier this month as part of the SkyBus fleet that runs 24/7 routes to and from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Yutong extreme heat challenge in Saudi Arabia. Source: Yutong

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High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus

The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.

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NSW purchases 151 new electric buses

NSW government has purchased 151 new electric buses, part of the government’s longer-term goal of transitioning the state’s 8,000-plus fleet of diesel and gas buses to zero emissions vehicles.

Yutong bus and coach product lineup. Source: Yutong

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Yutong: The world’s biggest bus maker you’ve probably never heard of

The world's biggest bus maker may soon be bringing double decker electric buses to Australia. In China, all city buses are already electric.

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First electric buses begin operating in Perth’s suburban network

11 new electric buses servicing the suburbs for the first time will be operating out of a depot that is being converted into the state’s largest EV bus charging facility, capable of supporting 110 electric buses.

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