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.

European EV sales jump 51 pct in March as fuel prices surge due to Gulf war
New electric vehicle (EV) registrations grew by 51 per cent in March across Europe, accounting for 22 per cent of all new car sales across 15 key markets.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 23, 2026

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New Tesla Model Y variant with more range specs spotted in approval documentation
Tesla’s new variant with range boost spotted in Approval documentation, paving path for sale.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 22, 2026

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Batteries

CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge
Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled host of new technology developments, including a 1,500 km EV battery, 6-minute charging, a sodium-ion option and integrated charge-swap stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 22, 2026

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Videos

Video: 2026 Geely EX5 ER – What’s actually new?
A closer look at the top-spec Inspire model, unpacking what’s new, including a larger battery and added standard features.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 22, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh
Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 22, 2026

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Electric Boats

World’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operations
World’s largest purely electric container ship has officially begun commercial operations, powered by 19 megawatt-hour batteries and with an aerodynamic bow to reduce drag.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 21, 2026

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Construction begins on new NSW electric bus manufacturing facility
Construction had got underway on a new bus manufacturing facility that will help deliver 128 electric buses as part of the Transport for NSW Zero Emissions Bus program.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 21, 2026

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“It should not be rushed:” Bowen says road user charge will only happen “when it is ready”
Federal energy and climate minister Chris Bowen has downplayed fears of an arbitrary tax on electric vehicles, saying a road user charge would only happen “when it is ready.”
Giles Parkinson

Apr 21, 2026

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Hyundai debuts Ioniq 3 electric hatchback, set to arrive in Australia in early 2027
Hyundai has unveiled its next electric vehicle (EV), the Ioniq 3 compact hatchback, which will debut first in Europe with two battery options before it arrives in Australia in early 2027.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 21, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“Petrol tank mentality:” ABC’s 7.30 report on EV charging problems rated a fail
Update: Turns out the ABC 7.30 reporter knew exactly what he was doing when he decided to charge when he didn’t need to, and to 100 pct, just to run his line that EV charging takes up too much time.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 21, 2026

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Electric Boats

German shipbuilder unveils concept for 80,000 tonne battery electric cruise ship
German shipbuilder says massive fully electric cruise ship would require no funnels, and create space for an additional sun deck with uninterrupted views.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 20, 2026

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Batteries

Australian start-up lands $12m to challenge China dominance of EV battery recycling
As many as 4,000 electric vehicle batteries a year could be recycled and used as source of critical minerals after an Australian start-up secured a $12 million funding boost.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 20, 2026

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