Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 7, 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.

Electric Transport

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 13, 2023

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Electric Cars

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.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2022

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Charging & V2G

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 16, 2022

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Electric Cars

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 15, 2022

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Electric Cars

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 13, 2022

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EV News

“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.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 2, 2022

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Electric Cars

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 28, 2022

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Electric Cars

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 22, 2022

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Policy

Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs
Federal Labor seeks feedback on changes to Australia’s petrol quality, to pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of vehicle emissions standards.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2022

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Charging & V2G

Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G
Virta officially launches in Australia market with the unveil of the first superfast EV charger it is rolling out in partnership with Australia’s Tetris Energy.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 27, 2022

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