Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 7, 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.

Tesla offers £4,000 “cash for clunkers” trade-in for new EVs
Tesla has launched a scrappage program in UK to help take older polluting vehicles off the road. Perhaps Australia could revisit its “cash for clunkers” scheme in EV age.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 7, 2023

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Volkswagen launches 3-row ID. Buzz electric van in North America
VW has launched the North American version of the next generation of its iconic Kombi van, the all-electric ID. Buzz.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 6, 2023

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EV News

Conservative voters are switching to EVs faster than the national average
Some conservative voting areas in the US are leading the nation on EV uptake. And conservative politicians are starting to respond with pro-EV policies.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 6, 2023

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Debunking Mr Bean’s electric tropes: EVs are far better for the planet than ICE vehicles
Experts have debunked Rowan Atkinson’s recent article claiming you should keep your old polluting petrol car rather than upgrade to an EV. The Mr Bean actor also thinks hydrogen and synthetic fuels are the future.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 5, 2023

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Electric Ford Mustangs have a demand problem as Mach-E sales slump 44 pct
Ford has posted disappointing EV sales numbers for May, for both its Mach-e and its F150 Lightning ute. And it’s not a supply problem.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 5, 2023

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Woolworths pledges to convert all 3000 home delivery vehicles to electric by 2030
Woolworths has pledged to transition 100% of its home delivery fleet to electric by 2030 and will start delivering with 27 EVs over the next two months in Sydney.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 2, 2023

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EV News

BYD posts record electric vehicle sales in May as it chases down Tesla
BYD had record month of EV sales in May, doubling its numbers year on year as it chases down Tesla as the biggest seller of electric vehicles.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 2, 2023

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Norwegian new vehicle emissions plunge as plug-in electrics hit stunning 91% market share
Norway’s average new vehicle emissions are just one tenth of Australia’s as EV and hybrid sales reach a stunning 97% in May.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 2, 2023

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Two not so super cars caught ICEing Tesla Superchargers
A Lamborghini and a McLaren caught blocking access to Tesla charging station at Runaway Bay on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 1, 2023

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EV News

ACT unveils state-of-the-art electric fire truck – first of its kind in southern hemisphere
The ACT Emergency Services Agency has begun its transition to electric vehicles unveiling a new electric fire truck packed with high tech features to help firefighters.
Daniel Bleakley

Jun 1, 2023

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