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

This electric car will drive 1200km to test AI tech on Aussie roads
An all-electric Renault Zoe will make a 1200km road trip in south-east Queensland to test how artificial intelligence technology handles Australian roads and driving conditions.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 14, 2019

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EV News

Infrastructure body wants gaps filled in fast charging network for electric cars
The creation of an electric charging network along all main Australian highways is an opportunity that needs to be addressed in the next five years, says Infrastructure Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 14, 2019

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EV News

There are now 5.6 million electric cars on the road, up 64% from last year
Electric car uptake continues to gain momentum and Tesla’s Model 3 was the best seller worldwide in 2018.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 13, 2019

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EV News

Electric vehicles now cheaper to own than petrol, diesel cars in Europe
Report on cost of VW Golf over 4 years in five different European countries shows that the battery electric is the cheapest to own and operate.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 13, 2019

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FAQs

The pros and cons of buying “grey imports” such as 30kWh Leaf from Japan
What are the pros and cons of buying a 30kWh Leaf as an import from Japan or any other of what are known as “grey imports”.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 13, 2019

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EV News

Rideshare company Lyft offers electric car “Green Mode” option
Rideshare company Lyft offers passengers option to order ride with electric car and drivers the option to rent EVs.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 12, 2019

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Bentley considers all-electric model, but well on way to plug-in hybrids
Prestige car brand Bentley is thinking about one all-electric model, saying they are worried about performance on the open road. Perhaps they should drive an EV.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 12, 2019

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Leading Sydney car dealer says it’s time to go electric
Arrival of Hyundai Kona EV inspires leading Sydney car dealer – and Tony Abbott’s local – to go electric.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 12, 2019

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Top News

Electric motorcycles – promises, promises?
My Zero doesn’t work again, and I’m getting so frustrated I may have to buy a fossil fuel bike.
Nigel Morris

Feb 11, 2019

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Video of the Day: Tesla Model S beats Holden supercar
Tesla Model S P100D wins hands down up against a Holden supercar at the Sydney dragway.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 11, 2019

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EV News

UK to get Model 3 configurator within 2 months, Australia to follow
UK will be first right-hand drive market to get Model 3 configurator, which means that Australia will not be far behind.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 11, 2019

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Renault’s “secret” timeline reveals next-gen Zoe EV and three more hybrids
A leaked timeline from French carmaker Renault firms up reports of a next-gen Zoe as spotted in France last October, along with three more PHEV models.
Bridie Schmidt

Feb 11, 2019

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