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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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