Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Monday, July 20, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Reviews

Hyundai’s fun little Inster EV: We don’t always need the biggest and the longest range
The Hyundai Inster is small, shapely and fun to drive. It underlines why we don’t always need the biggest or the longest range. If only the price was lower.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2025

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Tesla drivers most likely to be caught speeding, police data shows
One in six Tesla drivers caught speeding in last year, police data shows, more than any other car model, with Audi and Ram close behind.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 22, 2025

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BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia
BYD details specs of Atto 1, expected to be Australia’s lowest cost EV, as The Driven takes it on its first drive in Australia ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 22, 2025

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

First Australian hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck up for auction
“We’ve never sold anything like this before.” Pickles to auction first hydrogen-powered til tray truck.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 22, 2025

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Charging & V2G

“Just plug in:” Jolt launches automatic EV charging
Australian fast-charging network operator Jolt has announced the launch of a new automatic charging feature, enabling customers to simply plug in their vehicle and charge.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2025

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“The limits of physics:” Tesla’s new Roadster to be finally unveiled before Christmas
Tesla’s head designer says Tesla’s next new EV, the updated Roadster, is expected to be revealed in 2025 and will “test the limits of physics”.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 21, 2025

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Electric Flight

Air New Zealand launches its first electric aircraft
The first electric aircraft to bear the Air New Zealand brand name took to the skies late last week for its first test flight in the land of the long white cloud.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2025

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“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds
Plug in hybrids described as “one of the biggest cons in automotive history” because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX | The Driven Podcast
BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?
Sam Parkinson

Oct 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption | The Driven Podcast
Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 20, 2025

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EV News

Tesla ramps up Cybercab road testing ahead of production
Tesla’s two door Cybercab – with no steering wheel or pedals – has been spotted undergoing engineering testing ahead of its planned rollout in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 19, 2025

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NSW hits major vehicle milestones with 100,000 EVs on the road, Tesla share falls below 50 pct
NSW passes major milestone with more than 100,000 full battery EVs on the road. However, there are still more than 4.6 million fossil fuelled cars registered in the state.
Brendan Jones

Oct 19, 2025

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