Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

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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.

How I discovered my great-great-grandfather started one of first EV companies a century ago
Thanks to two British researchers, my family recently uncovered the incredible history of William Bleakley and how he played a key role in the early development of electric vehicles.
Daniel Bleakley

Jan 31, 2025

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“Traffic is still traffic:” Australia needs to triple EV target, and think smarter about transport
New report shows need for “diverse solutions” for decarbonising Australia’s transport sector. In addition to a high share of EVs, active and public transport are critical to remaining 1.5° aligned.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 11, 2024

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More greenwash? Mitsubishi promises “electrified” future, but vague on EVs
Japanese automakers refer to petrol powered hybrid vehicles as “electrified powertrains”. In a world with plenty of pure battery electric vehicles available, are hybrids just greenwash?
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 9, 2024

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Australian logistics giant to add 300 electric trucks, vans and mobile chargers
After building Australia’s first fully electrified last-mile delivery depot, Team Global Express is now scaling the electrification of its fleet with the help of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 6, 2024

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“Madmen fuelling the madness:” UN chief demands end to fossil fuel advertising
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls out fossil fuel industries as “godfathers of chaos” for their efforts to sabotage the world’s actions on climate, and calls for fossil fuel advertising ban.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 6, 2024

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“Hi Sandy!” Tesla engineers pay tribute to Sandy Munro with Cybertruck easter egg
Tesla engineers have paid tribute to automotive legend Sandy Munro by etching his name onto a Cybertruck circuitboard. It’s these little things that make the Tesla community so strong.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 6, 2024

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“I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data
Toyota to stop sales of “petrol-only” versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 5, 2024

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Will batteries follow Moore’s law? China invests $A1.3 billion into solid-state battery research
Morgan Stanley says China’s big R&D investments could result in batteries following a Moore’s Law trend. Meanwhile, the US imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs signals its intention to take the slow path to decarbonisation.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 5, 2024

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Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber
A new all-electric taxi startup has emerged in Australia with zero carbon emissions, and paying drivers a fixed salary.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 4, 2024

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Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit
Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE’s new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 3, 2024

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