Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Top News

IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla
MG’s new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.
Tim Eden

Oct 1, 2025

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EV News

Hyundai lands first Australian customer for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck
Hyundai says it has landed its first Australian customer for its Xcient fuel cell truck, a one of the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. It will be used to deliver gas cylinders.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 1, 2025

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Electric Transport

Six new battery electric buses enter demanding Melbourne airport route
Six brand new battery electric buses entered operations in Melbourne earlier this month as part of the SkyBus fleet that runs 24/7 routes to and from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 30, 2025

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Leapmotor to price new electric B10 SUV at incredible $38,990 driveaway
Leapmotor launches Australia’s lowest cost electric SUV, with drive-away prices starting from under $39,000.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: EVs, journalism, and the road ahead | The Driven Podcast
Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to break down the week’s EV news, reflect on decades of car testing, and share his perspective on the future of electrification.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 30, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla achieves 1 million FSD Supervised km in Australia and NZ
Within a fortnight of Tesla FSD Supervised landing in Australia and New Zealand, owners have clocked over 1 million kilometres, including one lap of Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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BYD starts exports of its $A36,000 electric sedan
BYD starts exports of its latest affordable electric sedan, starting with one key right-hand-drive market.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 30, 2025

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EV News

Fortescue order for giant electric haul trucks is China’s biggest green mining export order
XCMG says its deal to supply Fortescue with between 150 and 200 giant battery-electric mining haul trucks is China’s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 29, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Boom-mounted EV chargers to be trialled on Australia suburban streets
A Melbourne suburb will be the first to try out a new boom-mounted EV charger concept.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 29, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla goes all in on FSD, ends Enhanced Auto Pilot option in Australia
Tesla removes the option of Enhanced Auto Pilot from its configurator, going all in on FSD Supervised drive.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 28, 2025

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BYD cuts prices on its low cost “Corolla killer” EV to as low as $A19,200
BYD cuts prices on one of its most affordable electric models – dubbed the Corolla-killer – as it launches new electric versions.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 28, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to roll out highway signage for superchargers to improve EV awareness
Tesla starts rolling out EV charging signage across highways to accelerate EV awareness and adoption.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 27, 2025

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