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.

Volvo introduces “multi-adaptive” safety belts in new EV, taking account of height and weight
Volvo introduces new “multi-adaptive” safety belts that takes into account height, weight, body shape and seating position in latest EV
Riz Akhtar

Oct 13, 2025

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Range, grip and silence: Why EV owners have to care about the tyres they use
Most car owners don’t think too much about the sort of tyres they use, but EV drivers have several reasons to care – noise, grip, weight handling and range.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 13, 2025

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Tesla to launch ultra-long range Model Y thanks to new battery
Tesla’s Model Y to get a range boost thanks to new battery, with details of a new upcoming variant revealed in regulatory documentation.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 11, 2025

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BYD offers $2,000 worth of accessories and more on its best-selling EV
BYD’s best-selling EV in Australia likely to see a further boost off the back of latest $2,000 incentive.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 11, 2025

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Tesla swiftly launches new lower cost Model Y in Europe, up to 20% cheaper
Tesla launches its new lower cost Model Y in Europe, cutting 20% off existing prices and revealing key specs for the company’s next European top-seller.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 11, 2025

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GWM to bring electric SUV to Australia in 2026
GWM’s next EV to hit Australia in 2026, adding to the Ora hatchback that is already in its lineup.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 10, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption
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 9, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Batteries on wheels: Europe’s leading low cost V2G model is coming to Australia
A groundbreaking project that combines car sharing and low-cost AC vehicle to grid charging facilities is coming to Australia.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Oct 9, 2025

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EVs reach record 98.3 pct share of new car sales in Norway, surge across Europe
The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) took off in September across Europe, led as always by Norway, but also with strong showings in key markets such as the UK, Denmark and Spain.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 9, 2025

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Polestar releases pricing details for 2026 Polestar 4, adds new buttons
Swedish EV maker announces pricing for 2026 version of Polestar 4, with some new features including more buttons on the steering wheel.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 9, 2025

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Electric Transport

New Australian electric truck company signs delivery deal with Who Gives A Crap
New zero-emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has cut a deal with Who Gives A Crap to deliver greener toilet paper, and show the path for electric trucking in Australia.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 8, 2025

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Tesla launches “affordable” versions of Model 3 and Y, but with just 14% off base prices
Tesla launches new “affordable” variants of its Model 3 and Model Y, but still priced from $US36,990 which is higher than many hoped.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 8, 2025

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