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Daniel Bleakley

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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
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Daniel Bleakley

Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.

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“Utter bollocks:” Energy analyst debunks Toyota’s “scarce lithium” hybrid myth

  • February 3, 2023
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Toyota chief scientist Gill Prat at world economic forum
Toyota chief scientist's claim that hybrid production should be prioritised over electric vehicles has been debunked by Dutch energy analyst.
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Tesla 4680 battery production
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More pain ahead for legacy auto as Tesla slashes battery investment costs in half

  • February 3, 2023
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Tesla's recent Nevada factory announcement appears to show that it has slashed battery investment costs in half, spelling more trouble for competitors.
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Nissan max-out concept electric vehicle
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Nissan shows off its Max-Out electric convertible concept

  • February 2, 2023
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Nissan's "Max-Out" electric convertible has gone from 3D render to concept car but it's unclear if it will ever reach the production lines.
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ACT transport minister Chris Steel and chief minister Andrew Barr.
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ACT to fix car registration costs on emissions rather than weight in boost for EVs

  • February 2, 2023
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The ACT government hopes to increase it's lead on EV uptake with strong registration incentives for zero-emission vehicles.
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Ford forced into electric vehicle price war following Tesla price cuts

  • February 1, 2023
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Ford has responded to Tesla's recent price cuts by slashing the price of its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle variants.
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Toyota BZ4X. Source: Toyota
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“Too early and too risky”: Toyota confirms go-slow on electric vehicles in Australia

  • February 1, 2023
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Toyota says it is "too early" and "took risky" to go electric, and says its first EV offering in Australia will be delayed.
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Fleet incentives to add another 1,000 electric vehicles to NSW roads

  • January 31, 2023
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NSW says latest funding round will lead to another 1,000 EVs on the state's roads through fleet owners and car and ride sharing companies.
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NRMA mobile charging
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NRMA offers mobile battery packs to help EV drivers who run out of charge

  • January 31, 2023
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NRMA has equipped two patrol cars with mobile battery packs to help out increasing number of EV drivers calling with flat battery.
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Dutch solar car company remains hopeful of revival after bankruptcy

  • January 31, 2023
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Lightyear's subsidiary has been declared bankrupt but the Dutch solar car company still hopes it can continue with new partners and a new model.
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Shanghai Gigafactory 3 paint shop. Source: Tesla
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Will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle? We are about to find out

  • January 30, 2023
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Can and will Tesla make a low cost electric vehicle, at half the cost of its current best selling EVs? And when? We may soon find out.
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