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.

BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia
BYD delivers its 100,000th car in Australia in under 4 years as the company aims to climb further in the top 10 best-selling car list in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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EV News

“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest mocks Murchoch tabloid front page story and editorial that says electric truck technology is not available.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 16, 2026

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BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers
Just a day after delivering it’s 100,000th car in Australia, Chinese car giant BYD has announces plans to bring an extra 30,000 vehicles to Australia in coming months.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600
BYD’s most affordable electric rideshare-friendly sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Volvo unveils new heavy electric truck that boasts range up to 700km
Volvo says new extended range electric truck, and the next generation of its other heavy trucks, means it has “never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Video: 2026 Subaru Solterra review – Same as the bZ4X… But is it better?
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is, on paper, the same car as the Toyota bZ4X. Same platform, same battery, same joint venture roots. So the real question isn’t what it is, but whether Subaru has done enough to make it feel like its own.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How close is V2G in Australia?
Portia Rooney joins to discuss the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia
Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 15, 2026

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How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?
For $1 of fuel, you can travel a lot further in an EV than in a petrol or diesel car. And how do the costs per kilometre of Australia’s best selling ICE vehicle compare with the most popular EVs?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid
Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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Electric Transport

“They look like the future:” Why electric prime movers could solve trucking’s driver shortfall
Australia is short 28,000 truck drivers, but the advent of clean, quiet and modern electric trucks might be the marketing tool needed to recruit the women and young people missing from transport rosters.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 14, 2026

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EV News

EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges
Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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