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.

Jaecoo makes pitch to pet owners with J5 EV, complete with pet carrier and accessories
Upcoming affordable Jaecoo J5 EV to feature pet accessories, targeting family SUV buyers.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 19, 2025

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EV News

Chip oil saves the day – yet again – for off-grid fast EV charging, and a new remote network
Unreliable off-grid chargers have plagued EV travel on key routes in regional Western Australia. Now eLumina is offering a very different solution to make remote highways viable – using battery-backed fast chargers and even waste cooking oil.
Chris Johnson

Dec 17, 2025

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Reviews

New Tesla Model Y Performance review: Better balance and more with upgrades galore
There is now a much bigger jump from the Long Range to the Performance than the old model, which more than justifies the larger price gap.
Tim Eden

Dec 17, 2025

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Electric Transport

Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero
Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 17, 2025

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GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia
GWM unveils a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV, with a starting price that would convert to around $A20,000, and which could be headed to Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 17, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Chip fat and charge cables
Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 17, 2025

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Volkswagen prepares launch for electric ID. Polo, with four power levels
Volkswagon unveils specs of its upcoming electric Polo, with a lot more interior space thanks to the EV platform.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 17, 2025

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BYD reveals initial details of new upcoming Ocean EVs
BYD holds Ocean Series day and teases two new models to hit the market in Q1 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 17, 2025

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EU bows to big car makers and drops ban on new ICE cars from 2035
EU executive appears to have bowed to calls from car makers to keep selling plug-in hybrids and range extenders that burn fuel as ⁠they struggle to compete against Tesla and Chinese EVs.
AAP

Dec 17, 2025

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Ford takes massive $29 billion hit as it turns tail and retreats from EVs
Ford turns tail and retreats from EVs, taking a $29 billion hit along the way, scraps battery venture and renames EV centre so it can now make “gas-powered” trucks.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 16, 2025

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Ford reinvents F-150 Lightning with on-board generator to boost battery range
Ford dumps the fully electric version of its F150 Lightning ute and replaces it with a version that uses an onboard fossil fuel generator to boost range, and provide V2L and V2G.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 16, 2025

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Geely confirms top-selling and low priced EX2 electric hatchback on its way to Australia
Geely confirms its best-selling EV globally, the affordable EX2 hatchback, will arrive in Australia in late 2026, following in the footsteps of its popular EX5.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 16, 2025

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