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.

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The Driven Podcast: EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble
Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT’s extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases and car makers.
The Driven Podcast

May 6, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Australian logistics group to roll out 30 electric trucks in service-based model
Australian logistics company to deploy 30 fully electric trucks under service-based model that avoids full upfront cost of buying vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Joshua S. Hill

May 6, 2026

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Sales of electric cars increase across much of Western Europe in April
Most countries in western Europe are seeing a surge in electric car sales, with local car makers also doing well and Škoda and VW leading the way in several countries.
Joshua S. Hill

May 5, 2026

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Volkswagen unveils all-electric ID. Polo, with return to physical buttons
VW unveils all-electric version of one of the brand’s most successful models, the ID. Polo, boasting a simplified design profile, range of up to 454 km, and a return to physical buttons inside.
Joshua S. Hill

May 5, 2026

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Tesla launches its “most affordable” Model 3 electric sedan yet, starting at under $A43,000
Tesla launches its most affordable variant of the Model 3 electric sedan, with performance boost, starting at under $A43,000.
Riz Akhtar

May 5, 2026

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Australia electric car sales surge to record 16.46 pct share as BYD takes lead, followed by Geely and Zeekr
EV sales in April reach record market share of 16.46 per cent, and year-to-date sales in 2026 are double that of last year as Chinese car makers led by BYD, Geely and Zeekr take the lead.
Riz Akhtar

May 5, 2026

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Electric Cars

Geely lays out electric vision with 1,000 horsepower off-road platform, AI and Galaxy concept
Geely uses Beijing auto show to preview next wave of EV tech, including a 1,000 hp electric off-road platform, a new Galaxy concept and a glimpse at its AI ambitions.
Sam Parkinson

May 5, 2026

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Norway hits record 98.6 pct EV share in April, led by VW and Toyota
Legacy car makers VW and Toyota take centre stage as EVs take a record 98.6 pct share of Norway’s new car market, with advocates citing price, technology and availability.
Joshua S. Hill

May 5, 2026

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“A good outcome:” Full FBT exemption for EVs to stay for another year, despite calls to scrap it
Updated: Federal government resists calls to scrap Electric Car Discount and the full FBT exemption will remain for another year, before being capped at $75,000 and then phased down.
Giles Parkinson

May 4, 2026

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Chery considering small electric hatchback for Australia market
Chery plans to bring a fun electric city car into the Australian market, increasing the options for Australian EV buyers.
Riz Akhtar

May 4, 2026

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Motoring groups reports five-fold surge in EV interest – led by BYD, MG and Chery
Motoring group says searches for electric vehicles on its Car Match service increased more than five-fold in March, reflecting a surge in EV interest as fuel price pressures grow.
Joshua S. Hill

May 4, 2026

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Hyundai launches and prices its Ioniq 6 N – the performance EV with full wings
Hyundai launches and prices the Ioniq 6 N, its ultra high performance electric sedan that features the first “full wing” of any of its cars, fossils or EV.
Giles Parkinson

May 4, 2026

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