Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, July 24, 2026

Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

EV News

BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range
BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 22, 2025

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Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne
Another new Chinese brand EV spotted testing in Melbourne, bringing with it unique looks and Australian-first charging tech.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 21, 2025

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BYD launches fully electric version of best-selling Sealion 6 SUV plug-in hybrid
BYD’s next SUV model spotted with multiple powertrains, ahead of expected July launch in its home market.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 21, 2025

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EV News

Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms
Tesla hits a big milestone with official Robotaxi service using FSD software starting in the coming days.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 21, 2025

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Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales
Zeekr models see a factory bonus, reducing prices of some variants by up to $5,000 until 30 June 2025.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 20, 2025

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European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla
New data highlights changing dynamics of the European EV market, with Tesla slumping, German brands resurgent, and China focusing on tariff-dodging hybrids.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 20, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tap and go payments for EV charging not far away, even for random V2G transactions
A potentially game changing tap and go payments system for EV charging is being developed that does away with QR codes, and could even be used for random V2G sessions. –
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 20, 2025

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EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds
More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar.
Jack McGovan

Jun 19, 2025

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BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV
BYD’s cheapest model reaches 1 million sales in just over two years, marking a major milestone in affordable EVs globally.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 19, 2025

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Falling battery costs to drive big lift in global plug-in car sales to 22 million in 2025
BNEF predicts plug-in electric vehicles will account for one in four vehicles sold around the globe in 2025, “a remarkable growth,” and despite a slowdown in key US market.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 19, 2025

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EVs warning sounds are hard to detect, new ones are needed at low speed
Researchers say EV warning sounds for pedestrians are hard to detect, and new ones will need to be found.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 19, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The gaping cybersecurity hole in non-Tesla public EV charging facilities
In Australia today, other than on the Tesla Supercharger Network, not a single communication between car and charger is securely encrypted.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 18, 2025

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