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.

Autonomous Vehicles

Uber looks to self-driving vehicles in Australia after Tesla FSD launch
Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, although questions remain about their safety and cost.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 20, 2025

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Elon Musk says Tesla’s next EV will be “something special beyond a car”
Elon Musk says Tesla’s next EV – first foreshadowed in 2017 – will be “something special beyond a car”.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Škoda Enyaq review – Affordable with practical design
The Driven takes a look at the Škoda Enyaq, the European all-electric SUV now available in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 19, 2025

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Policy

Australia needs five million EVs on its roads to meet 2035 climate target: Here’s how to do it
Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here’s how it could be done.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Sep 19, 2025

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BYD’s smallest and best selling EV to launch as Atto 1 in NZ in 2025
BYD’s best-selling and smallest electric car to make its way to New Zealand this year, possibly opening doors for Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 19, 2025

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Top News

Škoda’s new Enyaq electric SUV: A welcome sequel, and at a lower price
Škoda’s new Enyaq lands in Australia with sharper looks, more range, and a starting price nearly $20k lower than before. Is it enough to get Australian families on board?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Another Australian delivery giant signs up for 55 electric vans and trucks
One of the largest delivery firms in Australia will add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally conscious companies and consumers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 18, 2025

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Germany’s EV registrations jump 35 per cent to record levels in first half of 2025
Germany added 249,000 new EVs to its roads in the first half of 2035, a jump of 35 per cent, and added nearly 20,000 new public chargers.
Carolina Kyllmann

Sep 18, 2025

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EV News

Tesla officially launches FSD in Australia, potentially changing transport sector forever
Tesla launches FSD supervised in Australia after years in the making, marking a huge milestone.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 18, 2025

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Videos

Video: Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered | The Driven Podcast
Škoda Elroq debuts in Australia – can it compete? We also dive into Nio’s Firefly and bold battery-swapping push, the newest EV speed records, and more top stories from the week.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 17, 2025

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Zeekr says it receives 2,000 orders for 7X, Australia’s fastest charging SUV
Zeekr says its received over 2,000 orders for its highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with first customer test drives and deliveries to begin next month.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 17, 2025

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Dieselgate whistleblower warns VW, BMW and Mercedes risk repeating mistakes in electric shift
Ten years after the start of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, German carmakers still lack a full commitment to EVs because they are torn between short-term profits and long-term strategy, leading expert says.
Soren Amelang

Sep 17, 2025

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