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.

Mitsubishi claims Australia V2G first with installation of bi-directional chargers

Mitsubishi switches on bi-directional EV charging facilities at its head office in Adelaide that can both charge an EV, and send electricity from an EV back to the grid.

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Massive 15 tonne battery arrives to power Fortescue’s electric truck ambitions

Fortescue takes delivery of 15-tonne 1.4MWh battery to power the massive electric mining haul trucks in Fortescue's iron ore operations.

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Queensland adds 17 new electric buses to its fleet, powered by solar depot

Another 17 electric buses are being added to the public transport fleet in south-east Queensland, built locally on Brisbane's northside.

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Is Australia’s favourite ute going electric? Toyota unveils Hilux Revo BEV concept

Toyota unveils battery electric version of its hugely popular Hilux pick-up, "designed to support carbon neutrality and a better environment."

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V2X: UK EV plant lights up Christmas with a Nissan Leaf

A Nissan Leaf is being used to power the Christmas display at UK car plant celebrating the milestone production of more than 250,000 of the popular EVs.

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Fully Charged to film up to 20 Australian shows ahead of March live event

Fully Charged host Robert Llewellyn will arrive in Australia in mid-January to kick off an eight-week promotional campaign ahead of the live event in Sydney.

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Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time

Scientists from Australia and Japan claim breakthrough in durable solid-state batteries that could “drastically reduce” electric vehicle costs and recharge times.

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“It’s real:” Tesla finally delivers Semi electric truck that “drives like a Model 3”

Tesla marks commercial delivery of its very first Semi electric trucks, with 800kms range, five years after the huge EV was first unveiled by Elon Musk.

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NSW EV charging company wins inaugural Fast 50 climate award

NSW-based EV charging outfit wins Tech Fast 50 Climate award, a brand new category in Deloitte's annual ranking of Australia’s fastest growing companies.

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Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids

Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year.

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