Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 28, 2026

Daniel Bleakley

Contributor

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.

EV News

Tesla offering big discounts for off-peak Supercharging at some locations
Some Tesla Supercharging stations are now showing variable peak and non-peak prices. The variable pricing should encourage charging times away from peak periods.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 16, 2023

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EV tunnel network “Vegas Loop” gets approval for another expansion
The world’s first underground EV transport network just received approval for more tunnels and more stations.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 16, 2023

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Toyota rejects call for electric push and to review anti-climate lobbying
Toyota AGM votes down proposal to review climate-related lobbying, leaving some funds wondering if their investment breaches guidelines.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 16, 2023

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“I’m going with an agenda:” Macron lobbies Musk for Tesla gigafactory in France
The battle is on: French President will meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a second time to pitch his country as best choice for the company’s next Gigafactory.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 15, 2023

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New charger enables EV owners to fill car battery when grid is at its cleanest
A new charger uses realtime data to enable EV owners to charge when the electricity grid is at its cleanest.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 15, 2023

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Tesla deconstructs Model Y to help students learn about EV design and manufacturing
Tesla comes up with a novel new way to teach engineering students about EV design and manufacturing by putting a deconstructed Model Y in the middle of the classroom.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 14, 2023

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Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations
Charging etiquette has become a big issue in recent months as sales of EVs accelerate. Chargefox’s idle fee trial may help nudge some better behaviour.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 14, 2023

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Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced $20 million in funding for 500 subscription EVs destined to be used in rideshare transport services like Uber.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 14, 2023

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XPeng lands 25,000 pre-orders for all-electric G6 in China, in challenge to Model Y
Chines EV maker XPeng says it has received over 25,000 pre-sales of its all-electric G6 crossover in China after the first production models hit showrooms on Friday.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 13, 2023

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“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard
Ford and GM’s shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard has had a domino effect on the market, and will position Tesla as the dominant force in the US.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 13, 2023

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Time to go electric: Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup
Shareholders demand Toyota accelerates its switch to electric and discloses its lobbying efforts – and how it is tracking on climate.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 13, 2023

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Rumours swirl that next Tesla factory will be in Spain
Reuters sources are saying that Tesla has done a deal to invest $4.5 billion into a new gigafactory in Spain.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 9, 2023

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