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.

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Driven Podcast special: Energy retailers and smart EV charging
Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 21, 2025

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Tesla brings back indicator stalk on refreshed Model 3, retrofits available
Tesla brings back more physical controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 21, 2025

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Councils battle disinformation and fears of “self-igniting” EVs as they try to go electric
Council says concerns about self-igniting EVs, faulty chargers and toxic fumes – fuelled by misinformation – meant staff were initially reluctant to drive electric vehicles.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays
BHP has deferred plans to electrify its mining fleets into the next decade, citing technology delays, in stark contrast to Andrew Forrest’s real zero target for 2030.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network
Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks
UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say
Tesla launches new Model Y L 6-seater with various upgrades not found on the standard car but with a pricetag to match.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 20, 2025

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American EV sales enjoy second best month ever, despite Trumpian headwinds
EV sales in the US enjoy second best month, despite and perhaps because of the policy machinations of the country’s president.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 19, 2025

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Bentley unveils design concept for its first EV and the perfect Instagram shot
What do the rich want to see in a Bentley EV? The knowledge that they can “get out with dignity” and that the “Instagram shot is perfect,” according to the luxury car maker.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 19, 2025

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EV News

Australian hydrogen eVTOL developer secures funds from federal government
Australian-based AMSL Aero secures $3 million in grant funding from federal government to develop and demonstrate its liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft for remote regions.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 19, 2025

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Geely adds highly anticipated Apple Carplay to popular EX5 via OTA
Much-anticipated Apple CarPlay comes to popular Geely EX5 EVs via OTA, showcasing affordable EV tech.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 19, 2025

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Batteries on wheels: Why V2G uptake could be the next big opportunity for networks
If forecasts of 300,000 bi-directional V2G EVs become reality by 2030, Australian electricity networks will need a plan.
Yogendra Vashishtha

Aug 19, 2025

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