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Sophie Vorrath

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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.
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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.

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How many solar panels do you need to cover your daily EV recharging?

  • 7 May 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
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How many solar panels do you need to power both your house and your car with the one PV system?
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Hackett calls out Coalition “bullshit” by towing electric plane with EV

  • 16 April 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
In a non-partisan, "anti-bullshit" statement on Twitter, tech entrepreneur Simon Hackett has posted an image of his Model X towing not a tinny, but an electric aircraft.
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. Credit: Bridie Schmidt
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Forget 50% by 2030 – Half of all Australian voters want 100% EVs by 2025

  • 12 April 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Survey reveals half of all Australian voters would support a significantly faster and more ambitious shift away from petrol cars than Labor is promising – and the Coalition is rubbishing.
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ALP backflips on EV target, Greens lament “policy on the run”

  • 4 April 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Labor EV policy under attack from all sides, as it backflips on requirement for car dealers to meet an emissions quota, to restrict the sale of ICE cars and boost sales EVs.
Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell
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ARENA backs plans to create hydrogen refuelling hub at old Toyota car factory

  • 20 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
ARENA provides $3.1 million towards green hydrogen hub that will use solar and battery storage at old Toyota car plant.
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Mercedes unveils all-electric SUV in Melbourne – start of “massive EV onslaught”

  • 13 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
"Electric now has a Mercedes!" German car-maker gives Australian customers sneak peek – and test drive – of its first all-electric crossover, the "family size" EQC SUV.
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Tesla backflips on retail outlet closures, pushing up prices on EVs

  • 12 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Having promised to cut costs by moving all EV sales online, Tesla decides to keep “significantly more” retail outlets open, and pay for this by raising prices by 3% worldwide.
Tritium's Veefil-PK ultra fast chargers could change how we charge electric vehicles. Supplied.
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Tritium inks deal to supply electric vehicle fast chargers for India

  • 12 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Tritium signs MOU with Tata AutoComp Systems to supply DC fast chargers for India, just in time for phase two of a major government policy push to electric vehicles.
Ikea has a commitment for 100% electric fleets by 2025. Source: Ikea
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IKEA Australia commits to all-electric delivery vehicle fleet by 2025

  • 11 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Ikea Australia unveils first electric delivery vehicles and says all 350 of its furniture delivery trucks and vans will be electric by 2025.
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Nissan confirms sub-$A50,000 pricing and August release for new Leaf

  • 8 March 2019
  • Sophie Vorrath
Nissan's new Leaf will go on sale in Australian showrooms in August, as registrations open to pre-order the $A49,900 electric vehicle.

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