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.

Charging & V2G

Tesla to build world’s biggest supercharger site with 400 stalls
Plans uncovered show the world’s biggest supercharger site is about to begin construction with 400 stalls once completed.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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“You smell it:” Fumes from idling SUVs queuing at school are killing our children
It’s as easy as disengaging a button or key but it’s taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children’s health.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 8, 2026

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Charging & V2G

What the latest performance rankings tell us about Australia’s DC fast chargers
It is clear, though, from the wide variety of different apps available in Australia that there is a big variation in both quality and approach to initiating charging.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 8, 2026

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BYD’s new Seal EV model to feature 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A35,000
BYD’s next affordable Seal EV sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 8, 2026

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MG adds free charger to already discounted MG4 electric hatchback
MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback and adds a charging hub to sweeten the offer.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 8, 2026

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Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
EV lobby says tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 6, 2026

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Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money
As petrol prices climb, the economics of going electric look increasingly compelling. New modelling reveals how quickly an EV can start saving drivers money – especially if most charging happens at home.
Hussein Dia

Mar 6, 2026

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EV News

BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time
BYD announces game-changing charging tech with next generation Blade Battery allowing 10-70% charge in 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 6, 2026

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Batteries

Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?
Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?
Pierre-Louis Ragon

Mar 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns
The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.
Tim Eden

Mar 5, 2026

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Electric Transport

Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification
Fully electric trucks may still be years away, but new trailer technologies are already helping cut diesel use in Australia’s freight sector, from solar-powered refrigeration to regenerative energy axles.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 5, 2026

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Policy

Car industry needs to rapidly boost EV uptake, despite meeting first fuel efficiency targets
The car industry has met the first NVES target, but the FCAI warns compliance will become much harder as emissions limits tighten in the coming years.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 5, 2026

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