Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers
MG brings new offer of free DC charging for a limited time, to help boost sales in the fourth quarter.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 2, 2025

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On yer bike! Australia needs to remove 5 million ICE vehicles by 2035, how we do it is up to us
We don’t have to add 5 million EVs by 2035. What we actually need to do is remove 5,000,000 ICE vehicles – what we replace them with is up to us.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Oct 1, 2025

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Zeekr’s flagship “super hybrid” luxury 9X SUV launches in China
Zeekr announces its flagship luxury SUV, the Zeekr 9X, is officially on sale in China, a “super hybrid” that offers more than 300 kms of electric only range.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 1, 2025

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Chery’s new electric SUV approved for sale under Jaecoo brand
Another affordable electric SUV from major brand approved for sale in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 1, 2025

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Top News

IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla
MG’s new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.
Tim Eden

Oct 1, 2025

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EV News

Hyundai lands first Australian customer for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck
Hyundai says it has landed its first Australian customer for its Xcient fuel cell truck, a one of the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. It will be used to deliver gas cylinders.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 1, 2025

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Electric Transport

Six new battery electric buses enter demanding Melbourne airport route
Six brand new battery electric buses entered operations in Melbourne earlier this month as part of the SkyBus fleet that runs 24/7 routes to and from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 30, 2025

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Leapmotor to price new electric B10 SUV at incredible $38,990 driveaway
Leapmotor launches Australia’s lowest cost electric SUV, with drive-away prices starting from under $39,000.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: EVs, journalism, and the road ahead | The Driven Podcast
Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to break down the week’s EV news, reflect on decades of car testing, and share his perspective on the future of electrification.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 30, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla achieves 1 million FSD Supervised km in Australia and NZ
Within a fortnight of Tesla FSD Supervised landing in Australia and New Zealand, owners have clocked over 1 million kilometres, including one lap of Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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BYD starts exports of its $A36,000 electric sedan
BYD starts exports of its latest affordable electric sedan, starting with one key right-hand-drive market.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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EV News

Fortescue order for giant electric haul trucks is China’s biggest green mining export order
XCMG says its deal to supply Fortescue with between 150 and 200 giant battery-electric mining haul trucks is China’s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 29, 2025

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