Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, July 17, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Reviews

KGM Musso EV review. The fully electric, AWD ute has arrived in Australia
The Musso is an electric ute that ticks a lot of boxes for those with a load to carry or something to tow, and at a reasonable price. Will ‘Barry’, the Toyota fan, finally swap brands?
Bryce Gaton

Feb 11, 2026

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Chinese car giant Geely targets 75 pct “new energy vehicle” share by 2030
Geely, the parent company of brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Zeekr, aims to have more than 6.5 million annual sales by 2030, three quarters of them plug in and fuel cell vehicles.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 11, 2026

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Electric Transport

How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct
Australian company says electrifying truck trailers with a battery pack is significantly cheaper than doing the same with the prime mover, and can cut diesel use by up to 50 per cent.
Tim Eden

Feb 10, 2026

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Stellantis takes $A37 billion write-down in wild scramble to retreat from EVs
Stellantis, one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, takes a stunning $A37 billion hit as part of a wide-ranging retreat from its EV ambitions.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 10, 2026

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BYD’s first EV gets major boost in power and new AWD version approved
BYD’s first EV in the market gets a much needed upgrade with new drivetrains, more power and faster charging.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 10, 2026

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Electric Bikes

BMX Bandits to eBike Bandits: The kids are not the problem, it’s the lack of clear standards
More than 40 years ago, Nicole Kidman’s career was launched by a film about BMX Bandits. These days, kids are riding e-bikes, and again copping flak. But the real problem is a lack of standards.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Feb 9, 2026

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“From a trickle to a real market:” Government urged to retain FBT exemption for EVs
EV and car leasing lobbies say the FBT exemption for EVs has been a huge success, particularly for outer-suburban families, and should not be repealed.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 9, 2026

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BYD’s upcoming flagship 7-seater EV with 1,000 kW DC charging sighted
BYD’s next flagship BEV sighted in regulatory filing revealing key specs.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 9, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Nio delivers 100 million EV battery swaps and may post a profit for the first time
They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 100 million EV battery swaps and is also expected to post its first profit.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 9, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight
Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.
Sam Parkinson

Feb 9, 2026

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Kia’s PV5 electric Van gets approval for sale in Australia
Kia’s next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company’s first electric van, the PV5, could be available in Australia within a few months.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 8, 2026

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Australia’s fastest charging EV Zeekr 7X scores 5-star ANCAP rating amid high demand
Zeekr’s popular 7X SUV gets 5-star ANCAP rating with solid demand outlined with thousands ditching premium ICE models to make the jump.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 7, 2026

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