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Joshua S. Hill

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.

Nissan buys into Japanese electric vehicle battery business

Nissan secures stable battery supply, buying into hybrid EV battery maker Vehicle Energy Japan.

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Tritium raises up to $A200 million to accelerate DC fast charging production

Tritium secures funding to up DC fast charging game and build new facilities.

The 2023 MG ZS EV. Image: Bridie Schmidt

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MG unveils new ZS EV and cuts price to match BYD Atto 3, long-range on cards

MG drops ZS EV price by $2,000, says long-range battery on cards.

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What BYD’s Thailand plans might mean for Australia’s EV supply

With some of Australia's most popular ICE cars currently built in Thailand, BYD's production expansion plans could be good news for the local supply of EVs, too.

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Finnish company Kempower chosen for Australia’s longest EV charging network

Modular, dual outlet EV chargers from Finnish Kempower will be installed on the Western Australia EV charging network.

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Study reveals strong demand for an Apple EV – that doesn’t yet exist

Technology giant Apple hasn’t ever officially announced plans to produce an electric vehicle, but recent research reveals people still want to drive one.

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Lightyear gets major capital boost to deliver solar car on schedule

Dutch company secures $A119 million in additional capital to help advance the production of its Lightyear 0 solar electric and to begin deliveries later this year.