Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

BYD teases more info on its smallest upcoming EV with 20 kWh battery
BYD teases more details on its smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 17, 2026

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Australian logistics titan launches five new Volvo electric trucks
Logistics heavyweight Toll Group launches five new Volvo electric trucks in partnership with Asahi Beverages to operate across metropolitan Perth.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 17, 2026

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Videos

Video: The physics problem that killed Fortescue’s Infinity Train
Join Rachel Williamson as she explores Fortescue’s push to decarbonise heavy haul locomotives and the hard realities that led to the cancellation of the Infinity Train.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 17, 2026

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EV Sales

From BYD to Xiaomi: Chinese EVs are dominating, any way you look at it
In 2025, BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s number 1 seller of battery electric vehicles and China became the central hub for the global EV industry. So how is this playing out in Australia?
Tim Eden

Feb 17, 2026

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Tesla releases long range Model Y with over 615 km of range
Tesla releases a cheaper, long-range version of its popular Model Y in key right-hand-drive market, delivering over 615 km of WLTP range.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 16, 2026

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UK used car market hits record high share of electric vehicles
In the UK, 2025 used BEV sales were up by almost one-third on 2024, showing a growing confidence in the market. Can the same be said for Australia?
Bryce Gaton

Feb 16, 2026

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Policy

Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear
Australia’s biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 15, 2026

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Suzuki releases specs of its first EV – the e Vitara – ahead of launch
Specs of Suzuki’s first EV in Australia revealed, coming with two variants in a growing sea of family electric SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 14, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla FSD to be available only by subscription in Australia from April
Tesla to stop selling FSD Supervised software, only available as subscription from April in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 13, 2026

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Electric vehicle sales tipped to jump six-fold in Australia by 2030
Sales of EVs expected to grow six-fold over the next five years, but sales of plug in hybrids could peak in 2026, according to a new report.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 13, 2026

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My EV is 16 years old, and it’s not dead yet …
The first iPad was launched in 2010, the Best Picture Oscar went to The Hurt Locker, and Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard were Australia’s Prime Ministers. And my first EV arrived in Australia. I’m still driving it.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 12, 2026

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Ferrari unveils new details and name – in style – for its fully electric sports car
Ferrari has unveiled new details for its upcoming fully electric sports car, including the name, Ferrari Luce.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 12, 2026

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