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.

Autonomous Vehicles

China’s electric revolution is extending beyond EVs and trucks to ferries and cargo ships
China is testing the feasibility of electrification for increasingly larger ships, and electric cargo ships with a range of up to 500 km are already operating in China.
Zhihang Meng and Hongyang Cui

Jul 10, 2026

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Reviews

GWM Ora 5 first drive: A new electric SUV at an affordable price
The new GWM Ora 5 electric SUV is an improvement on its previous Ora hatch, both inside and on the road.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 9, 2026

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Videos

Video: What happens when a Dakar winner drives an electric SUV on track?
We rode alongside two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price at the launch of the Subaru Trailseeker as he put it through its paces on a racetrack.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 9, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Australia’s newest international airport will operate with almost entirely electric ground support equipment
Belt loaders, cargo loaders, baggage tractors, and pushback equipment used to tow and reposition aircraft will be almost entirely electric at Australia’s newest airport.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 9, 2026

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Electric Cars

Polestar unveils conventional rear window in latest Polestar 4 SUV variant
New Polestar 4 electric SUV will feature a conventional rear windscreen, doing away with the digital rear-view mirror with a live camera feed in the coupe version.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 8, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

“Imagine a city that’s pollution-free:” Volvo delivers first 10 Australia-made battery electric trucks, with 700 km range
Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the way freight moves around the nation.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 8, 2026

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Electric Cars

MG ditches base variants of MGS5 electric SUV, adds more range to flagship model
MG has ditched the base variants of its MGS5 small electric SUV, and boosted the capacity of its flagship model in response to customer feedback.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 8, 2026

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June, now with more manufacturer data.
Tim Eden

Jul 8, 2026

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Electric Cars

Tesla starts US production of best-selling 6-seater Model Y L
The first US-built Model Y L has rolled off the production line at Tesla’s Giga Texas factory, with the news sparking a welcome response from Tesla enthusiasts.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 8, 2026

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Batteries

CATL unveils new ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial vehicles, with million kilometre warranty
Chinese battery giant CATL unveils new ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial vehicles that will also come with a million kilometre warranty.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 8, 2026

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EV News

Reservations open in Australia for Xpeng G6 electric SUV, with ultra-fast charging
Xpeng says reservations are now open for the new G6 mid-size electric SUV, starting from just over $50,000 and an electric range of around 500 kilometres.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 7, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift
Records broken again in June as car lobby flags a permanent structural shift. Plus, we speak to Mike Atkinson about advanced driver assistance systems.
The Driven Podcast

Jul 7, 2026

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