Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

EV News

Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast
We shouldn’t expect electrified private jets to dominate the skies anytime soon. So, what can be done in the near term about the emissions of the world 3.5 million private jets.
Daniel Sitompul

Aug 23, 2025

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EV News

Is a road user charge for EVs really the best the Productivity Summit can do?
If introducing a road user charge for electric vehicles is the best we can do out of the Productivity Summit, then God help this country.
Tristan Edis

Aug 22, 2025

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Stamp duty changes could derail the ambitious targets of Australia’s strongest EV market
The best performing EV market in Australia has stalled over the last two years. Changes to stamp duty will make its ambitious targets for 2030 difficult to reach.
Peter Campbell and Ben Elliston

Aug 22, 2025

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EV costs will keep dropping as battery prices fall, and price parity is not far away
The cost advantage of EVs is expected to widen as battery technology improves in the years ahead, bringing price parity as well as cost of ownership benefits.
Aaron Isenstadt and Kelli Pennington

Aug 22, 2025

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Polestar 2 gets upgrade with new battery, longer range and faster charging
New Polestar 2 sees multiple upgrades including a new battery that delivers more range and faster charging.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 22, 2025

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Multimedia

Driven Podcast special: Energy retailers and smart EV charging
Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 21, 2025

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Tesla brings back indicator stalk on refreshed Model 3, retrofits available
Tesla brings back more physical controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 21, 2025

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Councils battle disinformation and fears of “self-igniting” EVs as they try to go electric
Council says concerns about self-igniting EVs, faulty chargers and toxic fumes – fuelled by misinformation – meant staff were initially reluctant to drive electric vehicles.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays
BHP has deferred plans to electrify its mining fleets into the next decade, citing technology delays, in stark contrast to Andrew Forrest’s real zero target for 2030.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network
Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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EV News

UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks
UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 20, 2025

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Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say
Tesla launches new Model Y L 6-seater with various upgrades not found on the standard car but with a pricetag to match.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 20, 2025

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