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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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World’s busiest airport considers feasibility of green hydrogen hub for alternative fuels

One of world's biggest airports to study feasibility of a green hydrogen hub designed to promote hydrogen as a potential fuel source for future aircraft operations.

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Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores

Furniture giant IKEA to build electric truck charging network at its 10 Australian retail locations to support its growing electric truck fleet.

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Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.

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China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery

China Ocean Shipping Group launches world’s largest electric container ship, with a 50 MWh battery.

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“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is "very cost effective," and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office.

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Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think

An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here's what it got wrong.

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Hydrogen powered train achieves new distance record

Swiss manufacturer Stadler has achieved a distance record of 2,803 kilometres achieved by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train.

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Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues

Less than a month after the trial of four new electric buses began in Launceston, transport operator Metro Tasmania has confirmed that “teething issues” have put the trial on hold.

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Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.

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Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.

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