Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Electric Boats

German shipbuilder unveils concept for 80,000 tonne battery electric cruise ship
German shipbuilder says massive fully electric cruise ship would require no funnels, and create space for an additional sun deck with uninterrupted views.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 20, 2026

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Batteries

Australian start-up lands $12m to challenge China dominance of EV battery recycling
As many as 4,000 electric vehicle batteries a year could be recycled and used as source of critical minerals after an Australian start-up secured a $12 million funding boost.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 20, 2026

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Price parity: Cost of new EVs now lower than petrol cars in key right hand market
The average cost of EVs has fallen below that of petrol cars in the world’s biggest right hand drive market, as the surge in fuel prices also rekindles interest in electric cars.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 20, 2026

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EV News

Australia’s first electric hydrofoil boats to be rolled out on Tasmania’s Derwent River
The Derwent River in Tasmania will soon play host to Australia’s first network of electric hydrofoil boats.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 20, 2026

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Charging & V2G

NSW launches first interactive travel map for EV drivers
NSW launches an electric vehicle (EV) travel map, dubbed ‘EVenturemap’, that it hopes will enable drivers to turn every electric vehicle charging stop into a mini tourism experience.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 20, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is Mini’s electric crossover worth the premium?
Sam and Sarah take a deep dive into the all-electric Mini Aceman SE to find out how this electric crossover stacks up to today’s competition, one year on from its release.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 20, 2026

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Batteries

EV batteries usually last longer than the car: Now they are being re-used to power the grid
Deal to build the biggest utility-scale battery using only second life EV batteries heralds a potential flex point for electric car makers, and the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 20, 2026

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Hyundai says EVs now 20 pct of Australian orders as electric interest surges
Hyundai says EVs now account for 20 per cent of its volumes – up from 3 per cent – due to the surge in interest sparked by the war-induced fossil fuel supply crisis.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 17, 2026

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Bowen says Australia’s small but growing fleet of EVs is saving 15 million litres of petrol a week
Energy minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s relatively small fleet of electric vehicles is saving around 15 million litres a week. “That’s a good thing.”
Giles Parkinson

Apr 17, 2026

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Charging & V2G

More than 100 new EV kerbside chargers to be rolled out – with dedicated parking bays
Energy companies plan to roll out more than 100 new kerbside chargers across NSW, this time with dedicated EV charging spaces to try and ensure the facilities are available, and not iced.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid
Nissan unveil electric version of its Juke small SUV, complete with vehicle to grid technology.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds
More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 16, 2026

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