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Joshua S. Hill
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.

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“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids pollute up to seven times more than advertised

  • February 9, 2023
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BMW PHEV X3 hybrid
Real-world testing of plug-in hybrid EVs reveals they pollute up to seven times more than advertised, and are not suitable for clean cities.
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“Not a single year to lose:” Auto industry is pushing world well beyond 1.5°C

  • February 8, 2023
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A report shows that unless carmakers make significant changes in three key areas, the global automotive industry will crash through its carbon budget by 75%
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EVC 2022 market recap
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Australia’s desperate need for more reliable fast-chargers as EV numbers jump

  • February 7, 2023
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The Australia Electric Vehicle Council has released its 2022 recap showing solid growth in EV (and hybrid) market share.
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Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages”

  • February 6, 2023
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Toyota accused - again - of trying to water down Australia's vehicle emission standards in latest attempt to slow down transition to EVs.
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“Utter bollocks:” Energy analyst debunks Toyota’s “scarce lithium” hybrid myth

  • February 3, 2023
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Toyota chief scientist's claim that hybrid production should be prioritised over electric vehicles has been debunked by Dutch energy analyst.
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ACT transport minister Chris Steel and chief minister Andrew Barr.
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ACT to fix car registration costs on emissions rather than weight in boost for EVs

  • February 2, 2023
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The ACT government hopes to increase it's lead on EV uptake with strong registration incentives for zero-emission vehicles.
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Fleet incentives to add another 1,000 electric vehicles to NSW roads

  • January 31, 2023
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NSW says latest funding round will lead to another 1,000 EVs on the state's roads through fleet owners and car and ride sharing companies.
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Uber and Lyft told to offer only electric ride-sharing in New York by 2030

  • January 30, 2023
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New York's City Mayor has told Uber and Lyft to offer only electric vehicles in the city's fleets by 2030. Would this catch on in Australia?
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BYD EV Lineup
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China turns tables on German car industry as BYD plans to buy Ford factory to make EVs

  • January 25, 2023
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is in discussions to buy a Ford factory in Germany to make EVs. Can local car makers catch up?
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“World first” trial with CCS could open up vehicle-to-everything technology to all EVs

  • January 23, 2023
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Energy software platform Kaluza announces world first CCS vehicle-to-everything real-world trial that could open up V2G technology to all EVs.
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