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

Australia’s biggest utility offers BYD Atto 3 and vehicle-to-grid in trial subscription offer
One of Australia’s largest energy firms will test whether electric car drivers are willing to plug their vehicles into the grid in exchange for free ‘fuel’.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 23, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Network completes V2G trial to show technology works in remote micro-grids
Horizon Power completes 12-month vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial in the resort town of Exmouth which shows the technology can be deployed in the remote micro-grids it manages.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 22, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Evie secures $50m in milestone funding for EV charging networks
Australia’s largest EV fast-charging network has secured a $50 million senior debt facility in what it says is a landmark deal that signals the next stage of expansion in the industry.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 22, 2025

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EV News

Tesla FSD Supervised tested: A game-changing moment for the future of transport
Tesla FSD Supervised tested on local roads giving us a glimpse of what’s to come in the future, while impressing us with what’s here today.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 22, 2025

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Charging & V2G

NSW unveils first electric bus depot with gantry-mounted fast charging technology
NSW unveils first of 11 bus depots that will be fully converted with gantry-style fast charging equipment.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 22, 2025

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BYD sets world speed record at 496 km/h with its U9 Xtreme hypercar
BYD rewrites history by setting new top speed record of over 496 km/h at test track in Germany.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 22, 2025

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Zeekr 7X First Drive: A beast on the track, and a surprise off-roader
The future of EVs in Australia just got a lot more interesting: The Zeekr 7X is quite a beast on the track and surprisingly capable as an off-roader.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 22, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Uber looks to self-driving vehicles in Australia after Tesla FSD launch
Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, although questions remain about their safety and cost.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 20, 2025

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Elon Musk says Tesla’s next EV will be “something special beyond a car”
Elon Musk says Tesla’s next EV – first foreshadowed in 2017 – will be “something special beyond a car”.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Škoda Enyaq review – Affordable with practical design
The Driven takes a look at the Škoda Enyaq, the European all-electric SUV now available in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 19, 2025

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Policy

Australia needs five million EVs on its roads to meet 2035 climate target: Here’s how to do it
Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here’s how it could be done.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Sep 19, 2025

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BYD’s smallest and best selling EV to launch as Atto 1 in NZ in 2025
BYD’s best-selling and smallest electric car to make its way to New Zealand this year, possibly opening doors for Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 19, 2025

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