Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Top News

Škoda’s new Enyaq electric SUV: A welcome sequel, and at a lower price
Škoda’s new Enyaq lands in Australia with sharper looks, more range, and a starting price nearly $20k lower than before. Is it enough to get Australian families on board?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Another Australian delivery giant signs up for 55 electric vans and trucks
One of the largest delivery firms in Australia will add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally conscious companies and consumers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 18, 2025

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Germany’s EV registrations jump 35 per cent to record levels in first half of 2025
Germany added 249,000 new EVs to its roads in the first half of 2035, a jump of 35 per cent, and added nearly 20,000 new public chargers.
Carolina Kyllmann

Sep 18, 2025

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EV News

Tesla officially launches FSD in Australia, potentially changing transport sector forever
Tesla launches FSD supervised in Australia after years in the making, marking a huge milestone.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 18, 2025

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Videos

Video: Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered | The Driven Podcast
Škoda Elroq debuts in Australia – can it compete? We also dive into Nio’s Firefly and bold battery-swapping push, the newest EV speed records, and more top stories from the week.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 17, 2025

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Zeekr says it receives 2,000 orders for 7X, Australia’s fastest charging SUV
Zeekr says its received over 2,000 orders for its highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with first customer test drives and deliveries to begin next month.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 17, 2025

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Dieselgate whistleblower warns VW, BMW and Mercedes risk repeating mistakes in electric shift
Ten years after the start of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, German carmakers still lack a full commitment to EVs because they are torn between short-term profits and long-term strategy, leading expert says.
Soren Amelang

Sep 17, 2025

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Real-world emissions from plug in hybrids are five times higher than official tests
A new analysis of European plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has revealed that their real-world emissions are five times higher than official tests would suggest,
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 16, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Network wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid technology trials
Essential Energy, the operator of the local electricity network in 95 per cent of regional NSW, wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology trial, now looking for more car maker partners.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 16, 2025

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Letter to the editor: Why don’t we tax tyres, instead of fossil fuels and EV road use
Why wouldn’t we tax new tyres at the point of sale – every vehicle needs them, regardless of technology.
Letter to the Editor

Sep 16, 2025

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GAC to officially enter Australia with electric Aion V SUV now approved for sale
GAC’s first EV in Australia, the Aion V, is on its way after receiving approval for sale.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 16, 2025

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EV News

Volvo claims a world-first fully electric deconstruction site
Volvo deploys five electric machines, electric trucks and a battery-powered demolition robot to deconstruct three buildings as part of a major redevelopment in Germany.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 15, 2025

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