Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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.

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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Legacy auto is failing: Ford CEO says EV transition more than switching drive trains
Ford CEO says legacy car makers are struggling with transition to EVs due to challenges of software integration and new business models.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 9, 2023

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“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing
Australian and New Zealand ministers say they’ll work together to improve EV supply and manufacturing for countries at the “very far end” of supply chains.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 9, 2023

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How Australian lithium helped Tesla make Model 3 cheaper than Toyota Camry
Australian lithium might be the key ingredient in helping Tesla qualify all its US made Model 3 variants for full EV tax credit, helping them beat Toyota Camry on price.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 8, 2023

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“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy
Greens say the Victoria Labor government should scrap its controversial EV road tax rather than cut the rebate – a move it hid in its recent budget.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 8, 2023

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Victoria in shock move to scrap $3,000 electric vehicle rebate
Victorian government to scrap its $3000 EV subsidy this month, well ahead of schedule and below its promise of 20,000 allocations.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 7, 2023

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Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California
Tesla rejigs supply chain to ensure entry level Model 3 qualifies for full IRA tax credit. Combined with California’s own rebate a new Tesla now costs less than a base model Toyota Camry.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 7, 2023

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