Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 21, 2026

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

Chevy struts all-electric hot rod ute concept in Las Vegas
Detroit motor stalwart Chevrolet imagines hot rod future with all-electric E-10 pickup concept put together using proven Bolt EV components, including two Bolt batteries.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 6, 2019

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Hobsons Bay Council coasts to carbon neutral 2020 with new EV fleet
Inner Melbourne Council of Hobson’s Bay adopts five electric vehicles, and installs public fast charger, to help achieve net zero emissions next year.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 11, 2019

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EV News

CSIRO smart solar EV charging technology put to test in Victoria
Victoria government backed project will trial CSIRO EV charging technology that maximises the use of rooftop solar generation, and minimises demand from the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 10, 2019

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EV News

Bud beer on BYD electric trucks, as brewer trials fossil-free freight in California
Anheuser-Busch to trial 21 BYD electric trucks – and a solar recharging station – in its southern California fleet to deliver its iconic Bud beer.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 10, 2019

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EV News

Chargefox teams up with Powershop to drive shift to cheaper, cleaner EVs
Electric vehicle drivers who recharge using Chargefox network to get $100 discount on energy bill if they switch to Powershop for home electricity supply.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 8, 2019

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EV News

NSW hints at policy incentives to drive electric vehicle uptake
NSW energy minister hints at “secret” plan to incentivise electric vehicle uptake through stamp duty discounts, and building more charging stations.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 11, 2019

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How electric, driverless cars could boost Australia’s economy by $92bn
New analysis finds shift to EVs and “robo-taxis” could boost Australia’s GDP by up to $92bn by 2050.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2019

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EV News

EV Council slams ACCC boss for “outdated” views on electric vehicles
EV Council calls on ACCC boss Rod Sims to “update his thinking,” after claims that exemption from fuel tax gives EV drivers an unfair advantage.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 5, 2019

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EV News

Electric car sharing company Evee readies for major Australian expansion
Electric car rental service Evee takes EV sharing model to five Australian capital cities and offers a broader range of all-electric models.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 25, 2019

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EV News

Will China produce world’s first mass market, all-electric ute?
Reports – and photos – emerge of an all-electric utility vehicle set to go on sale in China, from the powerhouse joint venture of Nissan Dongfeng.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2019

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Tesla tweaks line-up, trims prices, on Models S, 3, and X
US car maker does nip and tuck on range of electric vehicles it will now be offering in Australia, and of their prices, as part of global “streamlining” of EV line-up.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 16, 2019

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Hyundai targets emissions and congestion with all-electric double decker bus
South Korean auto giant unveils all-electric double decker bus, in bid to tackle two of the biggest issues facing the global transport sector.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 16, 2019

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