Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, August 4, 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 Sales

Model Y L electric six-seater leads as Tesla continues EV momentum with record sales for July
Model Y L six-seater drives record July sales for Tesla as EV sales momentum continues into new financial year.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Aug 4, 2026

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EV News

Honda prices first its electric car, and Australia’s smallest EV, from $36,900 driveway as pre-orders open
Honda prices its first electric car in Australia at just $36,900 driveway, but has set a low sales target – at least for the rest of this year.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 4, 2026

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Videos

Video: Mazda 6e review
Mazda took its time entering the market with a mainstream EV. But was it worth the wait?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 4, 2026

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EV News

Mercedes announce all-new GLA electric SUV
Mercedes opens order for new generation of electric SUV, the GLA with three different variations.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 4, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

EV price war extends to electric vans as Farizon slashes prices by $8,500, offers bigger battery
Geely brand Farizon slashes prices on its electric van range in Australia, and offers a new variant with a bigger battery. Good news for deliveries and green nomads.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 3, 2026

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EV News

MG offers discounts and accessories on its premium EVs
MG is offering special deals, including a $3,000 cash back and $500 in accessories, for two of its premium electric models
Riz Akhtar

Aug 2, 2026

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BYD slashes price of Sealion 7 premium model as it chases down Toyota to be country’s best selling car company
BYD has announced a new driveaway offer on its best-selling EV in Australia as it seeks to chase down Toyota to be the country’s biggest seller of new cars.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 2, 2026

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Geely offers free charger and low finance incentive on new EX2 electric hatch
Geely is offering multiple incentives to sweeten the deal for the newly arrived EX2, including a free charger, complimentary premium paint and low finance rate.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 2, 2026

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Electric Boats

“Extraordinary moment:” World’s largest electric ferry, made in Australia, loaded on cargo ship for trip to South America
The world’s largest electric ferry, built in Tasmania, has been loaded aboard a special heavy lift vessel ahead of its voyage to its new home in Argentina.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 1, 2026

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EV News

Tesla produces its 10 millionth EV, six years after making its first million
Tesla has produced its 10 millionth EV, with the milestone achieved at its first factory in Fremont, California. More than 180,000 of these have landed in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 1, 2026

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EV News

Genesis flagship electric SUV GV90 spotted testing in Australia, potentially with swivel seats
The GV90 is expected to incorporate a rear-hinged coach doors that gets rid of the need for a central B-pillar, and offers the potential swivel seats.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 1, 2026

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Policy

A $440 million electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in with national scheme
Road-user charge forecast to collect $440 million in its first three years, with EV drivers charged more than 3c per kilometre and plug-in hybrid drivers charged 2.4c.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 31, 2026

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