Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

EV News

Never mind the FBT, there’s a much better tax lever to pull to put a rocket under EV sales
If Chris Bowen and Jim Chalmers want to do something to boost electric vehicle uptake, there is a much better policy lever to pull than the Fringe Benefits Tax.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Feb 26, 2026

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Videos

Video: Audi Q6 e-tron – Finally a proper electric Audi?
Sam takes a good look at the Audi Q6 e-tron Performance – a large, handsome slab of German granite that could be the purpose-built EV from Audi we’ve been waiting for.
Sam Parkinson

Feb 25, 2026

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Road Trips

The Audi Q6 e-tron: A masterclass in sensible extravagance
Audi’s first PPE-based EV has arrived in the form of the Q6 e-tron Performance. But after two weeks as family shuttle and highway tourer, does this purpose-built electric Audi finally get it right?
Sam Parkinson

Feb 25, 2026

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Lucid Motors to lay off 12 per cent of its workforce
Lucid Motors will cut 12% of its workforce as it pushes to streamline operations and move toward profitability, even as production ramps up and losses continue to mount.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 25, 2026

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Multiple newly built Tesla Cybercabs spotted at GigaTexas
Days after Tesla’s first Cybercab robotaxi rolled off the production line, multiple examples have been spotted at GigaTexas ahead of expected mass production.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 25, 2026

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Policy

Electric vehicles deliver radical emissions cut – driven by the federal tax exemption
The Electric Car Discount has had its naysayers, but it’s definitely doing what it promised: boosting EV sales and cutting transport emissions.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 25, 2026

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Real-world fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids is 300% higher than official ratings
The average real-world fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in Europe is around 300% higher than official tests, new research has found.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 25, 2026

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BYD’s Denza Z electric sports car spotted without camouflage
BYD’s sleek new electric sports car spotted, revealing key details ahead of imminent reveal.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 24, 2026

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Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for sale in Australia
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L has received ADR approval in Australia, paving the way for the longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 24, 2026

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Farizon offers $3,888 cashback on electric SV van
Farizon offers a cash-back deal on its SV electric van as part of Lunar New Year bid to help grow sales.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 24, 2026

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Videos

Video: Kia EV4 walkaround
Sarah from Electrify This does a walkaround of the newly launched Kia EV4.
Electrify This

Feb 24, 2026

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Denza B5 PHEV tested in the Flinders: Can BYD’s electrified 4WD challenge the Prado?
The Denza B5 is one of the first serious electrified challengers to Australia’s diesel 4WD stronghold. We put it to the test in the Flinders Ranges.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 23, 2026

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