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.

The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?
What do the dying embers of the fossil car industry look like? Who gets to sell the last ICE car? Norway provides a case study.
Ben Elliston

Mar 11, 2026

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Electric Transport

Green mining or diesel tax credit: Net Zero Commissioner says state can’t have both
Repealing the diesel fuel tax credit for miners would help turbocharge industry decarbonisation in a state behind on its emissions-slashing targets.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 11, 2026

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BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range
BYD’s latest innovation pushes EV range past 1,000 km, setting a new benchmark for long-distance electric driving.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 11, 2026

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Greens score surprise win in heart of German car industry threatened by Chinese EVs
Greens narrowly defeat chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives in a state election in Germany’s wealthy region of Baden-Württemberg, home to car industry giants Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch.
Soren Amelang

Mar 10, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Tesla Semi electric truck factory finally nears completion as mass production looms
Tesla’s Semi electric truck factory nears completion as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 10, 2026

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BMW launches first Neue Klasse EV in Australia at a price to undercut rivals
BMW has unveiled the Australian pricing for its all-electric iX3, undercutting offers from rivals such as Audi, Porsche, Genesis, Polestar and Cadillac.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 10, 2026

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EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount
EV industry launches new national campaign urging the federal government to keep the successful electric car discount.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 9, 2026

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Tesla confirms its biggest Model Y for Australia, longer and with 6 seats
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L confirmed for Australia in 2026 with this longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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Nio launches its quirky Firefly hatchback in Thailand ahead of Australia
Nio’s electric hatchback Firefly launches in key right-hand-drive market ahead of Australia with company proposing a dedicated EV factory for the region.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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VW Group hits 4 million BEVs delivered worldwide
VW Group has reached four million full battery electric vehicle sales worldwide, including EVs offered under the Audi, Porsche, Cupra and Skoda brands.
Bryce Gaton

Mar 9, 2026

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MG to launch its most affordable EV next month with the MG4 Urban
MG’s potentially most affordable electric vehicle to date, the MG4 Urban EV, to land in Australia next month.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates
Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks’ role in Australia’s energy security.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 9, 2026

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