Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

EV News

Copenhagen completes transition to an entirely electric bus fleet
The roll out of electric buses to two additional routes – including the busiest in the city – means that Copenhagen’s bus system is entirely electric.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 1, 2026

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EV registrations surge 50 pct in March as Australians go electric amid fuel crisis
Analysis of EV registrations show massive growth in March as surging fuel prices and fears of an ongoing crisis pushes interest in EVs to an all-time high.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 1, 2026

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Reviews

Aion UT review: Small, cheap, and surprisingly complete electric hatchback
We got behind the wheel of GAC’s new electric hatchback to see what $31,990 gets you in today’s EV market.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 1, 2026

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Renault prices electric Megane E-Tech at $50k-drive-away for limited time
Renault is offering a drive-away price of $49,990 for its battery electric Megane E-Tech hatchback crossover SUV until the end of the financial year.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 1, 2026

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Toyota Hilux electric ute to finally arrive in Australia, but with limited range
After almost 3 years since the trials on the Toyota BEV ute started, the company is finally ready to launch it in Australia – albeit with limited range.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 1, 2026

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CEFC commits $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs
Australia’s green bank is committing $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs across a range of its brands.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 1, 2026

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Videos

Video: Iran war could see record EV sales in Australia
Could Australia be nearing a “tipping point” when the take-up of EVs heads towards mass public adoption? The Driven’s Giles Parkinson joins ABC’s The Business to discuss.
Staff Reporter

Mar 31, 2026

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EV News

“We’ve got none left:” Utility giant says EV subscription service exhausted as demand soars
EV demand is surging in Australia, with one major utility saying its subscription fleet has completely run dry. “Our pre-loved EVs, we’ve got none left.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Oil giant signs up its EV charging network to Chargefox app
Chargefox adds 270+ plugs to its app with over 300,000 users seeing more charging plugs than ever before.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 31, 2026

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Mazda reveals specs of new CX-6E electric SUV in new attempt to crack EV market
Mazda’s next EV – an electric SUV – could be a top-selling offering from the brand which is yet to crack the electric car market.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 31, 2026

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BMW cuts prices of fully electric iX1 and iX2 models
BMW announces notable price cuts for its IX1 and IX2 electric models, as it tries to lure buyers worried about petrol and diesel price hikes.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 31, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Plan for three big charging hubs for electric trucks gets federal funding
Up to 100 electric trucks will able to ‘fuel up’ at three high-powered charging stations as part of a $61 million project designed to reduce emissions from Australia’s freight network.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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