Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Monday, July 13, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Charging & V2G

Tesla’s first foldable Superchargers head to Europe, for more rapid deployment
Tesla launches foldable superchargers in Europe, lowering cost and time to deploy, helping to roll out bigger sites, sooner.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 13, 2026

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Videos

EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia | The Driven Podcast
Australia’s EV market has delivered its biggest month yet. Plus, first impressions of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, and latest EV news.
The Driven Podcast

Jun 12, 2026

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Indonesia’s growing EV fleet is saving billions from the oil price shock
EVs saved more than $US5.8 billion in public spending in Indonesia in 2025 alone by substituting millions of litres of imported liquid fuels with domestically produced electricity.
Jeanly Syahputri and Ray Minjares

Jun 12, 2026

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EV News

Motoring group to trial mobile DC fast charger for stranded EV drivers
Motoring group says it will begin trialling a mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet, and will also trial an EV as a patrol car.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 11, 2026

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GWM Ora 5 small electric SUV arrives in Australia with near 3,000 interested buyers
GWM’s big electric seller reaches Australia as the brand receives almost 3,000 expressions of interest for the new small electric SUV.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 11, 2026

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Zeekr reaches major milestone in the premium EV market
Zeekr sees sustained growth in local market as the popular 7X electric SUV reaches 5,000 deliveries to date in under 9 months.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 11, 2026

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Electric Flight

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost under ARENA program
Seven green fuel projects designed to accelerate Australia’s move to low-emission transport will themselves be given a boost in a $1.7 million pilot program.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 11, 2026

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National capital expands low interest loans for EVs, adds electric cargo bikes
ACT expands size of its low interest loan scheme for electric vehicles and home appliances, and has also included electric cargo bikes.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 11, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Tesla Semi electric truck tests out international markets
Tesla launches recruitment drive as it gets ready to test international markets for Semi electric truck.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 11, 2026

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Electrics gain ground in used car market as BYD signs auction deal for second hand EVs
BYD Australia signs deal with Pickles to auction its second-hand fleet vehicles, as electrics and plug-ins gain ground in used car market.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 10, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Blackouts, trickle charging and long waits: Canola oil returns to Nullarbor to rescue EV travellers
Standard range EVs have been taking up to 14 hours to cover the 650 km stretch across the Nullarbor, with over half that time taken up by slow charging.
Chris Johnson

Jun 9, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Company fleets fear the home charger, but it’s the fastest, cheapest way to manage EVs
New report looking at charging-as-a-service suggests there is a way around corporate panic attacks over employees charging their fleet cars at home, but it does require a rethink about who owns what.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 9, 2026

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