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.

No contest: Why EVs are already much greener than combustion engine cars
When you look at the complete picture – including production and operation – EVs already produce about 70% fewer emissions than petrol and diesel cars. It’s just no contest.
Anh Bui

Jul 28, 2025

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EV News

Tesla now heads to the UK with supervised FSD testing showcase after Australia
Tesla’s supervised FSD showcase continues, heading to its second right-hand-drive market in the UK, crossing multiple London landmarks.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 28, 2025

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Xpeng starts production of its X9 people mover in Indonesia, unveils new G6
Xpeng starts producing X9 MPV closer to Australia and unveils next generation G6 SUV for right-hand-drive markets.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 28, 2025

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Graph of the Day: The top five EV brands in Australia
The fight for dominance in the Australian EV market used to be a one-horse race: Tesla. Now there is growing competition.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 27, 2025

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Australia’s EV transition is stuck in the slow lane
Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.
Truman Zhang

Jul 25, 2025

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Fiat slashes $20,000 off price of 500e two-door city electric hatchback
Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 25, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The Tritium legacy: Councils give up on broken EV chargers, and one gets wiped out by a tree
Councils frustrated by reliability issues with Tritium are ripping out the broken EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium chargers in one region just got wiped out by a fallen tree.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 24, 2025

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Tesla delays new “affordable model” as it ramps up Model Y to cash in on last rebates
Tesla pushes back volume production of its new “affordable” model, honing in on ramping up deliveries of its Model Y before US credits expire, and its grand plans for the Robotaxi.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 24, 2025

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EV News

Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational
Logistics company announces completion of Australia’s first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 24, 2025

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Deepal unique ute-like E07 electric SUV first shipment on the way to Australia
First shipment of Deepal’s E07 ute-like electric SUV is now Australian-bound with first deliveries to begin in weeks.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 24, 2025

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Videos

Everything Electric: In with the new! Fully Charged evolves into E…
After 15 years of the ‘Fully Charged Show’, and after building out our sub-brand over the last 3 years, we’re making Everything Electric.
Everything Electric Show

Jul 23, 2025

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Electric Boats

“Turning point” for shipping: Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Denmark
Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and “redefine what is possible at sea.”
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 23, 2025

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