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.

EV News

First Porsche electric Taycan deliveries to roll out in Australia this weekend
Porsche to make first deliveries of its its all-electric Taycan luxury sports sedans to Australian customers this weekend.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 24, 2021

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EV News

Grid must get itself ready for batteries on wheels and V2G technology, report says
ANU report calls for fast-tracking reforms to pave the way for electric vehicle to grid (V2G) technology, crucial for managing a future with millions of batteries on wheels.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 24, 2021

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EV News

Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 all-electric SUV ahead of Q3 launch in Australia
Hyundai unveils all-electric SUV as the first model in its new-look Ioniq family and a “new benchmark” in electric mobility.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2021

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EV News

Isn’t it Ioniq: New electric SUV can tow a tinny and charge your power tools
Ioniq’s ability to tow and charge power tools means the new electric SUV will help to dispel some EV myths put forward by the prime minister.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2021

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EV News

Electric “anti-poaching” bush bike joins fight to protect African wildlife
Swedish company Cake teams up with Southern African Wildlife College to develop a sustainable and stealthy weapon in fight against illegal poaching in Africa.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2021

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EV News

Video: Rivian electric ute smashes through another weekend
US EV maker drops new video of soon-to-be released electric ute smashing a whole bunch of “weekend activities” ahead of June release.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2021

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Batteries

Magnis raises $34 million to accelerate gigawatt-scale EV battery factory
Magnis Energy Technologies’ plans to become a major producer of extra-fast charging EV batteries given major boost by “heavily oversubscribed” capital raising.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 10, 2021

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EV News

South Australia “in discussions” to copy Victoria’s crippling EV road tax
South Australia’s Liberal government confirms it is still looking to model Victoria’s per-kilometre “user charge” for the state’s electric vehicle drivers.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 3, 2021

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EV News

Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet
Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2020

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EV News

BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release
BMW lifts lid on “new technology flagship” all-electric iX SUV, which is due to come onto market at end 2021 – including in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2020

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