Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Road Trips

The slow electrification of recreational, off-road 4WD vehicles
The recreational off-road vehicle segment has been slow to embrace electrification, but there are some significant advantages. Here’s what’s on offer.
Richard Laxton

May 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Petrol retailer lists its EV fast chargers on Chargefox app
Chargefox adds new petrol network’s EV plugs to its charging app.
Riz Akhtar

May 13, 2026

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Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging
A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money for charging facilities.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 12, 2026

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What if Toyota put more effort into selling EVs rather than fighting them?
Toyota electric cars fill three of the top six spots in the world’s most advanced EV market. What if it spent less time fighting EV policies in Australia and went all-in on the electric transition?
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“Like putting a cup into a holder:” Electric ships could soon be charging at sea
A “plug and play” solution has been found to charge electric vessels servicing the growing number of offshore wind farms – while at sea.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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Road Trips

YouTuber to tackle first lap around the world in a battery-electric truck
A professional truck driver and YouTuber known as “Elektrotrucker” is about to undertake the world’s first trip around the world in a fully electric truck.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid
Bus operator with 1,400 fleet of electric buses begins smart charging trial to its depots to help balance the grid by adjusting charging times.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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EV News

BYD’s smallest and cheapest electric car gets LiDAR self-driving tech
BYD to offer LiDAR sensors to help upgrade autonomous driving tech in its smallest and lowest cost EVs, indicating a step change in the ability to bring the technology to the mass market.
Riz Akhtar

May 12, 2026

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Electric Boats

Plans unveiled to build Australia’s first electric passenger ferry
Brisbane based shipbuilder to partner with Volvo Penta to build Australia’s first 100 per cent electric drive passenger ferry, which is due to be commissioned by the end of the year.
Joshua S. Hill

May 11, 2026

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Electric Transport

Scania unveils fully battery electric concrete mixer truck, that powers the mixer system too
Scania unveils a fully electric concrete transport and mixer truck, with a 400 kWh battery that powers the mixing equipment too.
Joshua S. Hill

May 11, 2026

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Porsche reclaims fastest electric sedan title at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring track
Modified Porsche Taycan sets lap record with a performance kit packing huge spoiler, bigger brakes and track-ready tyres.
Riz Akhtar

May 10, 2026

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MG reveals new small electric SUV with “liquid-solid state battery”
MG’s next more affordable electric SUV model teased in China packing the company’s “liquid-solid state battery”.
Riz Akhtar

May 9, 2026

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