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.

Will self-driving cars be better for the environment?
Will self-driving cars mean a decrease in carbon emissions overall?
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 6, 2018

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Iconic VW Beetle could be reborn as electric four-door
Eighty years on from the first commercial production of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle and it looks like the once popular ‘people’s car’ is going electric.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 5, 2018

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Tesla’s new power play: An electric ute with battery powered tools
Elon Musk has tapped into what could be a deal-closer to bring gas-guzzlers over the line, albeit asking the converted.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 4, 2018

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Faraday Future EV plans leap forward with $US2bn funding
From $US1 billion invested in EV production, to its first concept car, EV company goes from tentative toddle to surefooted stride.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 3, 2018

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Finnish passengers to sing for their shuttle in electric taxi service
Fortum has come up with a rocking new idea to showcase the clean and quiet face of electric vehicles, by asking passengers to sing along to tunes in return for a free ride in a shuttle.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 3, 2018

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Dutch adventurer dispels EV range myths in 800-day drive to Darwin
One man with an idea showcases the potential of EV’s and how sustainability can be applied to everyday life by driving an EV to Australia – with no money.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 27, 2018

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Europe wants to make roads that recharge electric cars
European Union funded project looks at how electric vehicles could be charged wirelessly – via the road itself.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 27, 2018

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Hyundai and Audi join forces to further fuel cell vehicles
Two of the world’s best known automotive manufacturers continue push into fuel cell vehicle technologies, even though sales just a fraction of EVs.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 22, 2018

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EV leader Norway looks to the skies
Norway, the world leader in electric vehicle adoption, is now looking to make Norwegian skies as green as their roads.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 21, 2018

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Silicon Valley EV network plugs into Australian blockchain technology
Blockchain platform developed by Perth-based Power Ledger used in California to manage credits generated by renewable EV charging.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 20, 2018

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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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