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.

Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

German automaker targets BEVs in all segments by 2022 and will launch electric-only models from 2025.

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Batteries

Australia’s Vaulta says its battery casing technology is game changer for EVs

Australian technology that promises to extend the life of electric vehicle batteries – and make them serviceable and recyclable – wins government grant.

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Super rich now have super-fast chargers for their electric super yachts

Aqua superPower's rapid charging stations for electric boats goes high-rent and now connects the Italian Riviera with the Côte d’Azur.

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Charging

Sydney councils call for feedback on public EV charging

Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra residents asked to complete a short survey to inform the local councils' next moves on public charging.

Cairns charge point launch for the Queensland Electric Super Highway. Source: Tritium

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Policy

Queensland rules out EV road tax, but everything else “on table” to boost EV uptake

Queensland transport minister says all policies on the table to boost EV uptake, and flags "considerable strengthening" of the state's EV policy.

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Policy

“Out of date and out of time:” Queensland slams Morrison on EV policy failure

Queensland minister for transport says the best thing the Morrison government can do for EV uptake in Australia is "resign."

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EV News

NSW plans more than 20 electric vehicle test drive days, to “normalise” EVs

NSW government seeks partners to deliver at least 20 battery electric vehicle test drive days over the coming 12 months, for both businesses and the general public.