Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

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Sophie Vorrath

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

Musk delays Model S Plaid launch for “one more week of tweak”
Musk says there will be an extra week to wait for the launch of the Tesla Model S Plaid launch, the $A200,000 car that “feels like a spaceship.”
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2021

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“Turning point:” Fleets of BYD electric vans to hit Australian roads by September
TrueGreen Mobility says BYD T3 all-electric vans will go on sale next month for as little as $A35,000 with the backing of Trevor St Baker and Evie Networks.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2021

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Electric Cars

Solar Cybertruck takes shape as Tesla submits new patent application
Tesla’s plans to offer a solar integrated option for the Cybertruck electric ute firm up with a patent application.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2021

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Electric Cars

Rivian cuts price of electric ute, but delays deliveries by one month
Rivian shaves $US2,000 of the Launch Edition price of the pick-up by making an off-road upgrade optional, but delays first deliveries.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2021

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Charging & V2G

Hundreds of businesses want to host EV charging stations in regional SA
More than 600 property owners and businesses across regional and remote South Australia say they want to host electric vehicle charging stations.
Sophie Vorrath

May 24, 2021

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Electric Cars

Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”
“Well camouflaged” prototypes of Porsche’s all-electric Macan have been put to the roads outside the company’s Weissach development centre.
Sophie Vorrath

May 11, 2021

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Charging & V2G

Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest
Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a “picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”
Sophie Vorrath

May 10, 2021

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Electric Cars

Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia
Sonnen jumps into Australia’s EV subscription market, offering sonnenBatterie customers the choice of six vehicles, including Tesla Model 3.
Sophie Vorrath

May 10, 2021

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EV News

Solar Victoria opens portal for Australia’s first EV subsidy
Solar Victoria opens registrations for $3,000 zero emissions vehicle rebate, and hints that the subsidy may change after initial 4,000 target is met.
Sophie Vorrath

May 4, 2021

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Charging & V2G

First converted power kiosk in Sydney offers fast EV charging – free for 15 minutes
Ausgrid and Jolt unveil first of “hundreds” of street-side power kiosks in Sydney that will be converted into partly free EV charging stations.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2021

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Electric Cars

Nissan Leaf e+ review: Longer range, and back-up power for home
The Japanese all-electric car has been launched anew in Australia with a longer range and a higher ticket price.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2021

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Electric Cars

“This is not a war on petrol:” Nissan Australia laments lack of EV policy direction
Nissan says Victoria EV tax due in July will discourage investment in the technology at a crucial time for Australia’s already lagging market.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 29, 2021

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