Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

EV News

How Tesla surrendered its dominance of Australia’s EV market
Tesla used to account for two thirds of Australian new EV sales, and more than 50 per cent as recently as late last year. Last month it fell to 8 per cent. What’s going on?
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2025

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Deepal takes thousands off the price of its S07 SUV, just months after launch
Deepal shaves over $8,000 off the driveaway price of the tech-packed S07 electric SUV.
Riz Akhtar

May 12, 2025

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Look out Norway, electric transport is taking over Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island provides glimpses into the future, where renewables dominate electricity generation and electric vehicle penetration is already approaching 10% of the fleet.
Tim Eden

May 12, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y
In this episode of The Driven Podcast, Sam , Tanya, and Tim discuss Gen Z’s take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

May 11, 2025

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EV News

Small electric bus made by world’s biggest bus maker approved for sale in Australia
Yutong, the world’s largest manufacturer of buses and coaches, has received approval to sell its small electric bus in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

May 10, 2025

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Tesla Model Y production ramped up to thousands per week in Shanghai
Tesla’s most productive factory has ramped it’s production of the new Model Y, producing thousands every week.
Riz Akhtar

May 10, 2025

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New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less
Tesla has begun deliveries of its new Model Y in Australia, and has clearly made last year’s best selling EVs a lot better. How will consumers respond?
Giles Parkinson

May 9, 2025

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Videos

Everything Electric Show: Australian success story hurt by Trump’s tariffs?
Robert Llewellyn talks electrons with Janus CEO Lex Forsyth, the opportunity to ‘clean up’ in the commercial vehicle market, and how Trump’s tariff war has temporarily weakened the investment case for cleaner technologies.
Fully Charged

May 9, 2025

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Jeep slashes more than $15,000 from price of Avenger electric SUV
Jeep cuts thousands off the price of its first electric offering in Australia, after slow sales so far this year.
Riz Akhtar

May 9, 2025

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From six models to 100 in seven years: The stunning acceleration of Australia’s EV market
EV buyers in Australia can now choose from 100 different electric vehicle models, and there are more to come. Just seven years ago, there were only 6 models available.
Tim Eden

May 9, 2025

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Ludicrous Feed: 2025 MG Cyberster AWD walkthrough
Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed as they explore the MG Cyberster AWD variant in this detailed walkthrough and road test.
Ludicrous Feed

May 8, 2025

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Tesla sales fall off a cliff in Germany and UK, even as EV market surges
Tesla sales falling off the proverbial cliff in the key markets of Germany and UK during April, with monthly sales falling by 46 per cent and 62 per cent respectively.
Joshua S. Hill

May 8, 2025

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