Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Xpeng releases new details of its upcoming sleek large electric sedan
Xpeng’s upcoming large sleek electric sedan design and tech details teased ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 6, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How classic cars can still have an electric future
CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy’s V2G play, and news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Researchers unveil method for real-time EV battery state-of-health monitoring
German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells’ potential lifespan.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Australian network engineer tests V2G with his Geely EX5, offers glimpse of the future
An engineer with one of Australia’s largest regional networks is trialling V2G at home with his own Geely EX5 – a taste of the future as households put their foot on the energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Electric Vehicle Council slams Productivity Commission call to scrap EV incentives
EVC says Productivity Commission’s call to phase out electric vehicle incentives could “slam the brakes” on EV uptake across the country.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets
Australian EV distributor and mining transport logistics provider has brought the Tesla Model Y into its expanding offering of electric fleet vehicles tailored to mining fleets.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market
Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 5, 2025

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EV sales slump back to 6.9 pct of market after Tesla plunge, and despite BYD surge
BYD overtakes Tesla with Sealion 7 claiming the crown as the best-selling EV in July after a dramatic slump in Model Y sales.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 5, 2025

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EV adoption in Europe – strong in the north, weak in the south
EV sales are generally stronger in the north of Europe, and weaker in the south – with no brand dominant across the continent.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 5, 2025

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EV News

Tesla sales take a dive in Australia after rising for 2 months
Tesla sales plunge in the first month of the new financial year after a brief recovery with the launch of the new Model Y.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2025

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Norway sets record month for EV sales – 97.2 per cent – as Tesla slips to fourth in electric brands
Norway has once again set a new adoption record, with EVs accounting for 97.2 per cent of all new passenger vehicles registered and delivered in July, and Tesla slipping to fourth in electric brands.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 4, 2025

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Tesla offers more new incentives to boost sales of Model Y
Tesla launches new set of incentives, adding to existing ones for those buying a new Model Y.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2025

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