Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven

Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Electric Cars

Mullen reveals more specs and test-drive tour dates for electric SUV crossover

US EV maker kicks off “Strikingly Different” test-drive tour for its high powered Five RS – but for passengers only, with a professional IndyCar race driver.

Industry minister Ed Husic, prime minister Anthony Albanese and climate and energy minister Chris Bowen inspect a Nissan Leaf in Sydney. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

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Bowen pushes “robust” vehicle fuel efficiency standards to boost supply of EVs

Albanese government launches consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy, as it moves to boost the affordability, supply and uptake of EVs in Australia.

2 min

Suzuki takes major stake in Australian autonomous EV tech start-up

Japanese automaker takes "strategic" financial stake in Australian autonomous electric vehicle tech outfit Applied EV, in bid to fast-track “next generation” e-mobility.

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Ford confirms first electric van to arrive in Australia next year, unveils more specs

Ford confirms 2023 Australian launch of E-Transit Custom, and provides more detail on what drivers can expect from the electric version of the popular van.

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Tesla plans world’s biggest EV charging station, with 164 stalls

Tesla is rolling out another 420 EV Supercharger units across its home state of California, including what could be the world’s largest single charging facility so far.

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Jeep promises four new all-electric SUVs by 2025, including Wagoneer

Stellantis’ Jeep brand says it will bring four fully-electric SUVs to the US and EU markets by 2025, including an Avenger 4xe in Europe and a Wagoneer in the US.

Vertiia launch electric aircraft - optimised

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St Baker tips millions into Australian long range electric vertical take off technology

St Baker Energy Innovation Fund joins $23m fundraising for company behind "world’s most efficient" electric vertical take-off and landing technology.

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All new car sales must be electric by 2027 for Sydney to meet climate targets, think tank says

Report finds 100% of new car sales must be electric vehicles by 2027 if the NSW capital is to have any chance of meeting its net-zero targets.

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Polestar confirms production of hardtop convertible electric roadster

Swedish EV maker confirms plans to put its performance roadster concept into production, with an expected 2026 launch date for what will be known as the Polestar 6.

Berlin gigafactory under construction. Source: Tesla

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Musk says Tesla may announce a new gigafactory location this year

Tesla co-founder and CEO tells shareholder meeting a new gigafactory location could be announced in the remaining months of 2022.

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