Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Charging & V2G

Evnex pleas with politicians to throw in a tax-free charger along with the car
New Zealand company Evnex is calling on ministers to adopt recommendations from the novated leasing industry body because it says the exclusion of chargers is hurting manufacturers.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 29, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Australia’s first 50 kW DC fast charger retires after more than a decade of use
Australia’s first 50 kW public fast charger has been retired, with the Merri-bek charger swapping from Tritium to Sinexcel technology.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 19, 2024

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Electric Cars

Australia’s ride share firm says $300m cash injection will help expand electric fleet
Ride share company Splend has been talking of reaching 10,000 cars for almost a decade, and hopes the latest round of financing will help it achieve that goal.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 9, 2024

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Charging & V2G

First V2G chargers hit Christmas shelves, but yet to get final approval
The first home electric vehicle (EV) bidirectional-capable chargers are already on the market in Australia, even though they are yet to receive final approval from the industry body.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 6, 2024

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Charging & V2G

New EV charging sites added to complete Adelaide to Melbourne highway links
The federal government’s EV charger program has added five new fast charging sites to highways between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 30, 2024

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Electric Cars

MG unveils lower than expected price for its first electric roadster
The price point for the electric convertible is at the lower end of the range MG suggested in June, as EV sales slump and manufacturers cut prices.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 17, 2024

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Autonomous Vehicles

Electric air taxi hopeful wants to be in the sky in time for Brisbane Olympics
US-based Wisk Aero signs MoU with the federal aviation services operator to work out how to introduce uncrewed electric air taxis to Australian airspace in time for Brisbane Olympics.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2024

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Electric Cars

Huge EV charging hub to service electric grocery deliveries in Australia’s biggest city
ARENA is funding a new last mile delivery charging and trucking hub, with Woolworths signing on to be the first client and a second life battery from repurposed EV batteries.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 12, 2024

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Electric Cars

Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years
The most generous EV rebate scheme in Australia comes to an end after two years, leaving just two states with rebate offerings.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 2, 2024

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Charging & V2G

Petrol station owner says retail experience key to attracting EV drivers to fast chargers
Petrol station operator says it is investing in charging network “in parallel” with convenience store upgrades.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 26, 2024

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