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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.

Mini launches US order site for electric Cooper SE

Mini announced this week the launch of the ordering site for its all-new battery electric MINI Cooper SE in the US.

BMW iX3 as a concept in 2018. Source: BMW

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BMW all-electric iX3 with 440km range to start production in 2020

BMW to start making all-electric iX3 in Shenyang, China in 2020 through its joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive.

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Tesla bus? Hot hatchback? Ideas roll in for Tesla-inspired electric vehicles

Eight new Tesla-inspired designs have been hatched by creative minds at Budget Direct and we couldn't resist sharing with you.

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Chargefox opens key electric vehicle ultra-fast charger site in Goulburn

Chargefox opens Goulburn ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger in time for Christmas holidays.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

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Kia upgrades specifications for all-electric e-Niro ‘4’

Kia gives all-electric e-Niro upgraded refresh for the UK, announcing new “high specification” 2020 model to replace original “First Edition” model.

Perth could soon have its own Tesla retail outlet. Source: Tesla

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Tesla “shaping the future” as it makes top 10 trusted car brands in Australia

Tesla listed in top ten trusted car companies in Australia by Roy Morgan, ahead of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, and notably, fellow US car brand Ford.

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Battery electric cars better than all alternative drives on full lifecycle emissions

New German study shows battery electric cars are much more climate-friendly over their full lifecycle than diesel or petrol cars, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.