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

Australia “global laggard”, should have EV target to match Labor’s renewables plan
Australia should have a 50% electric vehicle target to match Labor’s renewables target. It would save thousands of lives and slash emissions, the EV Council says.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Easyjet one step closer to European electric “flyways”
Discount British airline company Easyjet appears to be one step closer to launching electric aircraft routes to Europe, having submitted a new patent for a groundbreaking electric motor last week.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Mysterious solar car spotted by solar scientists in Melbourne
Solar car spotted at University of Melbourne to be used in mobility trials.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 22, 2018

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Press Releases

The electric transport revolution races ahead in Newcastle
Newcastle V8 Supercars racegoers get chance to join electric vehicle revolution this weekend, including test rides in latest top-end electric cars.
Press Release

Nov 22, 2018

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FAQs

Is it practical to hope for an EV that can pull a caravan?
The great Australian car dilemma – having a car that is good for the city, and the annual camping holiday. Is there an EV to suit?
Bryce Gaton

Nov 22, 2018

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EV News

Elon Musk pushes for 7,000 Tesla Model 3s a week by end November
Musk confirms Tesla looking to deliver 7,000 Model 3 units a month in November, or 50 units an hour.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Nissan Leaf’s added range, vehicle to grid technology earns first Aussie award
Nissan Leaf wins its first major green car award in Australia, thanks to its added range and new vehicle-to-grid technology.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle plug war is over, Tesla picks a side
A couple of recent announcements have heralded the end of the AC plug war here in Australia, as well as potentially signalling the ending of the DC one too.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 19, 2018

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EV News

Winds of change: How an electric clipper could transform ocean cargo fleet
We started with small sailing boats, moved on to solar electric ferries, and now we want to transport containers without trashing the place, powering our cargo boats with sun and wind.
Derek Ellard

Nov 16, 2018

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EV News

Next month, California will have half a million electric vehicles on the road
California will have over half a million electric vehicles on the road by the end of the year, as consumers rush to embrace the transition to electric mobility.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 16, 2018

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EV News

UK company plans to convert 499 classic Mustangs to electric
UK company Charge plans to convert 499 classic Mustangs into electric cars, appealing to cashed up “rev-heads” who really want to be “ev-heads”.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 16, 2018

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EV News

Regional centres Newcastle and Ipswich embrace driverless technology
Two Australian regional centres get ready for age of autonomous vehicles, in which self-driving technology is expected to disrupt the way we do transport.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 16, 2018

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