Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range
Tesla launches its longest range Model Y RWD version, with 821 km of range, thanks to a bigger battery.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 10, 2025

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Leapmotor’s global electric hatchback revealed, priced from under $A23,000
Leapmotor’s next new global model revealed as pre-sales begin in China, starting from the equivalent of $A22,900.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 9, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Tesla reveals redesigned Semi with Model Y style front, improved efficiency
Tesla’s upcoming Semi upgrade revealed with improved efficiency and is built for trucking autonomy.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 9, 2025

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Reviews

Ford’s E-Transit Custom finally hits Australian shores, but no V2L on board
Ford’s long-awaited electric van brings solid performance and practicality, yet its omission of vehicle-to-load tech shows the brand still playing it safe on electrification.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 7, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Milk, eggs and a fully charged EV: Supermarkets turn to solar canopies and public charging
Retailers are set to drive public fast charging as they hone in on a new revenue model from electricity sales.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 7, 2025

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Batteries

BMW teams up with Samsung to develop solid-state battery technology
South Korean battery and electronic materials manufacturer Samsung joins efforts by BMW and US-based Solid Power to develop all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 7, 2025

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BYD confirms Atto 1 as its lowest cost EV, with a price of just $A26,000 in NZ
BYD announces prices for Atto 1 in New Zealand, confirming it as its lowest cost EV. The Australian pricing is expected to be just as attractive, and ground-breaking.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 7, 2025

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Australian EV sales slow down in October, as BYD streaks ahead of Tesla
EV sales slow down in October after a bumper month in September, as BYD overtakes Tesla. But year to date sales remain ahead of 2024.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 6, 2025

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Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers
Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 6, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

China EV maker Xpeng to launch 3 different Robotaxi models in 2026
Xpeng holds its AI Day, and surprises many by announcing that 3 different Robotaxi models will be launched in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 6, 2025

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Polestar at risk of Nasdaq delisting after share price slump
Nasdaq warns Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar that it risks delisting if it can’t get its share price back above $US1 by next April.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 6, 2025

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Toyota reportedly set to unveil battery electric HiLux ute
Reports and official teasers suggest we may soon be getting a look at the first battery electric Toyota HiLux, which could launch as early as next year.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 5, 2025

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