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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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Leading European EV charging firm expands to NZ market

  • May 14, 2022
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  • Joshua S. Hill
Sam Steele, Managing Director of APAC at EO and Chris Talbot, Managing Director of YHI (New Zealand) Ltd.
EO Charging announces expansion into New Zealand through partnership with local energy supplier YHI Energy.
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New Zealand backs Zenobe to fast-track electric bus fleets

  • April 29, 2022
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  • Joshua S. Hill
New Zealand green bank to finance deployment of electric bus fleets under long-term lease agreements.
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Two electric fast ferries under construction for Auckland Harbour

  • April 27, 2022
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NZ government provides funding to build two new electric fast ferries, to operate across Auckland Harbour by 2024.
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Tesla destination charger at Coronet Peak, New Zealand. Image credit: Bridie Schmidt
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Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota

  • January 28, 2022
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  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand for the first time as clean car standards start to make their impact felt.
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New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

  • October 14, 2021
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  • Sophie Vorrath
NZ government's draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
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Meridian Energy to build EV charging network across New Zealand

  • February 25, 2021
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  • Sophie Vorrath
New Zealand renewable electricity gen-tailer says it will install 200-plus DC EV chargers to reduce range anxiety and boost driver confidence in going electric.
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New Zealand mandates electric vehicles only for all government departments

  • December 8, 2020
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New Zealand policy to reach carbon-neutral government by 2025 includes mandate that all government agencies must now only purchase electric or hybrid vehicles.
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Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car

  • October 26, 2020
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern - and toddler Neve - will soon be riding in clean and green ministerial Audi-e-tron, replacing the government's standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
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Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

  • June 16, 2020
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Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.
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The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia
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New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

  • May 7, 2020
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  • Giles Parkinson
New Zealand electric vehicles sales have plunged dramatically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down.
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