Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

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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 rental platform claims success with “third biggest” crowdfund this year
An Australian based AirBNB style platform that links electric vehicle owners with people wanting to rent an EV completes successful crowd funding campaign.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 14, 2023

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Australia’s first tap and go fast charging station up and running
First “tap and go” EV fast charger installed in Australia, much to relief of drivers who currently have to contend with multiple apps.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 14, 2023

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VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035
VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said e-fuels are “complete nonsense” and confirmed company’s plan to scale up EV production.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 14, 2023

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“Time for talk is done:” Australia urged to follow tough US vehicle standards
Australian government urged to follow the US government’s strong fuel efficiency standards to avoid climate catastrophe and improve the health of millions of Australians.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 13, 2023

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Hyundai sets goal to be one of world’s top 3 EV makers by 2030, chasing Tesla and BYD
South Korean automaker Hyundai Group has its sights set on chasing down Tesla and BYD to become the world’s 3rd largest EV maker by 2030.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 12, 2023

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“Our hands are tied:” Australian councils call for tough fuel standards to drive EVs
Mayors and Councillors across Australia unite in call for strong fuel efficiency standards, saying the country is becoming a dumping ground for dirty vehicles.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 12, 2023

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“States haven’t delivered:” Report finds just 0.2 pct of Australia’s buses are electric
New report finds that despite state government claims they are electrifying public transport, just 0.2% of the nation’s buses are electric.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 12, 2023

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Trucks, vans, buses and compact EVs: Tesla reveals details of “Master Plan 3”
Tesla has published a comprehensive plan on what’s needed to completely decarbonise the world’s energy and transport. The numbers are big but achievable.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 11, 2023

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US move on vehicle emissions standards could super-charge transition to EVs
US to announce strong vehicle emissions standards in move hailed as its most ambitious climate regulation that will super-charge shift to EVs. What does it mean for Australia?
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 11, 2023

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“Driver optional” electric tractors begin rolling off production line in US
The electrification revolution has reached the agriculture industry with a new all-electric tractor going into production in Ohio in the US.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 6, 2023

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