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.

Charging & V2G

Boom-mounted EV chargers to be trialled on Australia suburban streets
A Melbourne suburb will be the first to try out a new boom-mounted EV charger concept.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 29, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla goes all in on FSD, ends Enhanced Auto Pilot option in Australia
Tesla removes the option of Enhanced Auto Pilot from its configurator, going all in on FSD Supervised drive.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 28, 2025

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BYD cuts prices on its low cost “Corolla killer” EV to as low as $A19,200
BYD cuts prices on one of its most affordable electric models – dubbed the Corolla-killer – as it launches new electric versions.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 28, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to roll out highway signage for superchargers to improve EV awareness
Tesla starts rolling out EV charging signage across highways to accelerate EV awareness and adoption.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 27, 2025

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Geely offers $2,000 off EX5 electric SUV in new leasing offer
Popular family electric SUV from Geely gets a $2,000 leasing incentive to help drive sales.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 27, 2025

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MG’s most affordable “MG4 EV Urban” approved for sale in Australia
MG’s cheapest electric model now approved for sale – with two battery pack offerings – in early 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 27, 2025

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Video Review: Tesla’s FSD Supervised tested on Australian roads
Tanya Shukla and Tim Eden from The Driven put Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised to the test. Is this the future of driving?
Tanya Shukla and Tim Eden

Sep 26, 2025

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Volkswagen announces prices for new electric Transporter van
Volkswagen announces arrival of new electric Transporter van in Australia, tapping into market for last mile deliveries and “van life.”
Riz Akhtar

Sep 26, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Andrew Forrest brings in new supplier to help make 400 giant electric haul trucks
Fortescue brings in Chinese supplier to help deliver the up to 400 giant 240-tonne electric haul trucks needed to take its iron ore operations to “real zero” by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 26, 2025

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Xpeng lowers deposit to $99 from $1,000 to boost sales of G6
Xpeng announces cuts to deposit amount with $99 deposit now offered to new customers to help boost sales.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 25, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla FSD Supervised review: Truly mind blowing, but not flawless
Tesla has raised the bar by a huge margin for driver assistance systems. But impressive as this first Australian FSD release is, it did make several mistakes.
Tim Eden

Sep 25, 2025

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Korean-made electric ute approved for sale in Australia
A Korean car maker has gained approval for an electric ute in Australia, making an unexpected entry into a market largely ignored to date.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 25, 2025

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