Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Monday, July 13, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

China’s Byton lands $600m to grab share of booming EV market
Fledgling Chinese auto-maker raises $US500m to go towards preparation of all-electric fleet for market by end 2019.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2018

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Acciona electric car pushes the limits in Finke Desert Race
After choosing to stop to recharge on first leg of Finke desert race, Acciona electric car pushed the limits on the return journey.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2018

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Porsche finds name for new EV model to compete with Tesla, Jaguar
Porsche made public their commitment to zero-emission vehicles last year, and have now officially christened their flagship electric vehicle.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 13, 2018

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Kia’s new Niro EV could reach Australia as early as 2019
Korean car maker Kai unveils latest all-electric vehicle, the Niro EV, which cold be in Australia in 2019.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 12, 2018

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Australia EV uptake hindered by long road to price parity
Report says EV uptake depends strongly on consumer perceptions of “pay back period”. And in Australia, that requires a 40,000km drive each year.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 8, 2018

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Why you may only need to charge your EV once a week, or less
Range anxiety? Most EVs would need to be charged less than once a week to meet the average daily commute of Australian drivers.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 8, 2018

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Tennis champ Andy Murray goes electric with Jaguar I-PACE
Keeping his word to ‘go electric’, Scottish tennis champ Andy Murray has become one of the first owners of the Jaguar I-PACE EV.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 7, 2018

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Nissan marks sale of 100,000 LEAF electric vehicles in Europe
Nissan reaches milestone of 100,000 LEAF electric vehicles sold in Europe.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 5, 2018

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France embraces incentive to trade in dirty motors for EVs
France government incentive to trade in old petrol and diesel cars for new EVs proves unexpected success.
Bridie Schmidt

May 19, 2018

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BMW takes EV sales total to 250,000 after bumper April
BMW says sales of electric BMW and Minis soared 52% in April; company secures autonomous driving road test licence in China.
Bridie Schmidt

May 17, 2018

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Leaf leads global sales surge, Australia EV uptake doubles
Nissan Leaf leads global sales in EVs, with Australia one of a number of countries, including China, to record a doubling of sales in the first quarter.
Bridie Schmidt

May 16, 2018

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