Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Thursday, August 27, 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.

EV News

Diesel ute towing boat blocks Tesla Supercharger bays for hours
A diesel ute owner has blocked a number of Tesla charging stations, allegedly for hours, with police just metres away.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 20, 2023

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Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times
Tesla has some very loyal fans in Australia but some who’ve ordered Model S cars are becoming a little frustrated over lengthy wait times and lack of communication.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 20, 2023

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“Not easy:” VW is developing a $A30,000 EV, but can it deliver before it’s too late?
VW says it is developing a $A30,000 EV dubbed the ID.1. But it won’t be ready for another four years. Will that be too late?
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 17, 2023

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Tesla to expand Berlin Gigafactory to 1 million vehicles per year
Tesla’s Berlin factory is ramping its production fast but needs additional approvals to reach full capacity.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 17, 2023

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Bobcat launches world first all-electric skid-steer loader
Bobcat’s famous compact skid-steer loader is going electric with three times the power, and big cost savings and health benefits.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 16, 2023

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Volkswagen shows off “Golf style” affordable electric vehicle concept
Volkswagen has announced it is developing a €25,000 ($A39,900) all-electric hatch, based largely on the popular Golf.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 16, 2023

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Hyundai offers 23 pre-owned Ioniq 5s as part of second hand online sales trial
Would-be buyers of the highly rated Ioniq 5 electric SUV can now check Hyundai Australia’s website for pre-owned vehicles.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 15, 2023

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“We must transform:” VW ramps up EV investment after one more roll of the Ice
Volkswagen plans to spend $US190 billion over the next four years to transform its business. Two thirds of that will go towards electrification and digitisation.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 15, 2023

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EV driver fined $500 for “stealing” electricity from council power box
WA police have caught a 78 year old man using a council power box to charge his electric vehicle.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 10, 2023

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Nissan plays catch up to Tesla on electric costs, but still punting on fossil drivetrains
Nissan promises 30 pct cost reductions for new drivetrains, but what’s really behind the language of terms like “electrified” and “e-Power”?
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 10, 2023

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“Like piloting a fighter jet:” Perth designed Electro Nautic WaveFlyer on show
Perth-based company to unveil electric hydrofoil boat that has potential range of 100kms,
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 9, 2023

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Brisbane based startup Revora to make refrigerated electric trucks
Australian refrigerated truck assembler is launching a spinoff company to develop and build all-electric refrigerated trucks for “last-mile” deliveries.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 8, 2023

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