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

Electric vehicle car parks could provide more storage than Tesla big battery
Macquarie Uni research says car parks in an electric vehicle future have the potential to provide more storage than South Australia’s big Tesla battery.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 3, 2018

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EV News

Senate EV inquiry report faces delay, pending modelling outcomes
Senate inquiry into electric vehicles likely to delay recommendations for up to two months after deciding to commission modelling of various proposals.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2018

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EV News

In a few years, your Tesla car could drive across Australia to meet you
Elon Musk says Tesla “summon” feature in a few years will work across continents. The question is: Why?
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 30, 2018

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EV News

Rivian all-electric ute steals the LA Auto Show, and may come to Australia
An all-electric ute and SUV grabbed the limelight at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, and word is it will be coming to Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 30, 2018

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EV News

BMW doubles range, reveals pricing for next gen electric i3
BMW Australia confirms next generation i3 available from February will have double the range, and also reveals pricing.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 30, 2018

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FAQs

Why are EVs more expensive? Is it really just the battery costs?
The disparity in price between ICE and EV cars lies in battery, supply chains and economies of scale. But a price fall is imminent, and the Kodak moment too.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 30, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Ioniq launch and selling EVs to V8 crowd
Hyundai launches Ioniq range, including first battery EV under $50,000, while the EV crowd show off their wares at a V8 festival in Newcastle.
Giles Parkinson & Nigel Morris

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Progress: Government register recognises EVs in new “environmental vehicle” category
New Road Vehicle Standards Bill’s specialist and enthusiast category allows more choice for Aussie drivers and more access to affordable electric vehicles via used car imports.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Three new electric motorbikes to hit roads in Australia, NZ
Motorcycle importer Urban Moto to sell Super SOCO’s nimble all-electric bikes in Australia and New Zealand, starting next year.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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EV News

Nissan advances vision to integrate electric cars with buildings and grids
Nissan announces plan to create “electric car ecosystem” that will allow sharing, supply and storage of energy using li-ion batteries in cars or in a “second-life”.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

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Road Trips

From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, in an electric van powered by sun, wind and water
Joel Gregory Hayes from the Gold Coast and Wollongong’s Keegan Taccori embark upon a massive adventure in a solar-powered van.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 28, 2018

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EV News

Longer range Nissan Leaf facing delays after Ghosn firing
Plans by Nissan for a bigger battery and longer range for its Nissan Leaf electric vehicle put on hold following sacking of its CEO and ensuing scandal.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 28, 2018

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