Texas company develops fire retardant for safer, quieter EVs
Texan chemical maker develops two new materials it says can help make electric vehicles safer and quieter.
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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.
Weak EV incentives in Europe compared to US, China sees sales stagnate
Lack of regulatory incentives is slowing the electrification of European carmakers while Chinese EV manufacturers grow market share
“Huge expansion:” Next Ora Cat specs, more GWM electric models on way
GWM underlines intention to bring more electric models to Australia ahead of global announcement for 50 "new energy" models by 2025.
Businesses will buy EVs if discount bill passes, survey says
Some 40 per cent of small businesses say they will buy an EV for their employees if they get a fringe benefit tax incentive.
Mercedes Benz unveils large EQE electric SUV in Paris
Mercedes Benz unveils larger EQE SUV, expected to arrive in Australia alongside other EQ offerings in 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors
Hyundai outlines specs of new, upgraded Ioniq 5 Epiq variant and drops new date for sales release.
Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind
Even in Norway there's a long road to leaving fuel use behind. What about in Australia?
Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric?
Australian diesel prices have doubled in two years and look likely to go higher. Could this signal the tipping point for electric utes, SUVs, vans and trucks?
Tesla restarts Model 3 production for one Australian state
A handful of Tesla Model 3 order holders receive confirmation their EV has been built.
VW seeks to remedy software woes with $3.7 billion spend on JV
Volkswagen group’s troubled software subsidiary has started a $3.7 billion joint venture with Horizon Robotics.