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.

EV News

VW to kill off petrol and diesel combustion cars from 2026
Volkswagen AG spells the end of the ICE age as it confirms it will not develop any more CO2 emitting vehicles starting from 2026.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2018

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EV News

Kia announces e-Niro UK sale date, pricing and corrected range
New battery electric version of Kia Niro to go on sale in UK from April 1, 2019 – featuring a slightly downgraded, but still “class-leading” range.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2018

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EV News

Hyundai revises down official driving range for Kona Electric
Hyundai makes a correction to its officical driving range for both the 39kWh and 64kWh version of its Kona Electric compact SUV.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 5, 2018

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Turnbull expects lots of electric vehicles on road soon, including his own
Former PM says he expects to see “very large” percentage of electric vehicles on Australia’s roads in “very near future”, and he will most likely be driving one of them.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 4, 2018

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EV News

This pure electric vehicle will explore Antarctica pollution-free
French EV maker Venturi unveils specialised battery electric vehicle prototype designed to explore Antarctica without leaving a trace of pollution.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 4, 2018

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EV News

Can BMW retain domination of European EV market?
BMW releases four graphs that show its dominance of the European EV market, but may have to work hard to beat other carmaker’s ambitions.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 4, 2018

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FAQs

Is a battery electric vehicle safe in a flood?
In the event of a flood, is it any more dangerous for an electric vehicle to be floating down the main street than an ICE car?
Bryce Gaton

Dec 4, 2018

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EV News

Introducing The Driven’s new electric car models listings
Introducing our new Models section, a listing of all the electric vehicles that are either already available here in Australia or have been confirmed for Australian release soon.
Giles Parkinson and Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2018

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EV News

Kia unveils all-electric 2020 Soul and 2019 Niro at LA Auto Show
Kia unveils new 2020 Soul crossover EV, as well as confirming the 2019 Niro EV for the US and Canada.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2018

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EV News

Skoda makes plans for electric cars but Australia has to wait
Czech carmaker Skoda has plans for 5 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, but with Australia’s market lacking, it may skip bringing PHEVs and go straight to EVs.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2018

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EV News

Renault Europe upgrades Master ZE van offerings
Renault Europe has just expanded its Master ZE van offering to now include three wheelbases, two heights and a cab-chassis.
Bryce Gaton

Dec 3, 2018

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EV News

Leaf NISMO race car shown off in Tokyo
Whilst we in Australia wait with bated breath for the 2018 Leaf to be released in Australia – Nissan Japan are forging ahead with their EV plans by revealing a second generation Nissan Leaf NISMO race car.
Bryce Gaton

Dec 3, 2018

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