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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.

Norway’s stunning new EV numbers: 84% of new car sales in January all electric

Norway has produced stunning new sales data for all electric car sales in January. Even hybrids are being snubbed by new car buyers.

The EQA electric compact SUV. Source: Daimler

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Global EV sales triple in two years, but emission gains cancelled out by SUVs

IEA reveals sales of electric cars hit 6.6 million in 2021, but gains made in reduced carbon emissions have been cancelled out by increasing sales of SUVs.

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NSW opens funding for first of 1,000 ultra fast EV chargers, country’s biggest network

NSW opens first funding round for planned network of 1,000 ultra fast EV chargers, which it says will be biggest in Australia.

Two Tesla vehicles charging. Image: Bridie Schmidt

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Supply crunch: Why it is so hard to buy an electric vehicle in Australia

Demand for EVs is surging in Australia, but apart from Tesla it is almost impossible to get hold of the most popular models.

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Tesla almost beats Toyota as complete 2021 electric vehicle sales figures revealed

Australia's electric car market kicked some serious goals in 2021, but new data reveals Australia doesn't have a demand problem, it has a supply problem.

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Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots

Queensland state government to introduce fines for petrol and diesel cars that park illegally in EV charging bays.

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EV sales help VW beat tighter vehicle carbon emissions targets

Volkswagen exceeds EU fleet targets for 2021, coming in under maker-specific carbon emissions targets for its passenger cars and larger Volkswagen Group.