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.

Surge in Australian fossil car advertising undermining efforts to clean up transport
Advertising spending on gas-guzzling SUVs is growing rapidly, while ad spending for EVs and small cars is being cut, putting transport emissions targets at risk.
Daniel Bleakley

May 15, 2024

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Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030
Labor commits $6.7 billion to an unproven green hydrogen industry, but neglects help to electrify Australia’s transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030.
Daniel Bleakley

May 15, 2024

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Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds
Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world’s efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst.
Daniel Bleakley

May 14, 2024

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Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia
A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America’s dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia.
Daniel Bleakley

May 12, 2024

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Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims
New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 18, 2024

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“The unequivocal path forward:” EU adopts strong pollution laws for trucks and buses
The European Parliament has voted to adopt new emissions regulations for large trucks and buses sending a strong signal to manufacturers of where the world is heading.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 17, 2024

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Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport
Fossil fuel backed consortium still claiming hydrogen has an advantage over battery electric in transport. We dug deep to see what was behind the claim.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 14, 2024

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Autonomous EV saves man: Tesla Model Y drives heart attack victim 20 kms to hospital
The benefits for autonomous taxis go well beyond just commuting. Autonomy can take over during health emergencies and give people with disabilities a new sense of freedom.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 12, 2024

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Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia
The first Ford F150 Lightning electric utes are soon to be offered for sale in Australia, and its performance is sure to convert diehard diesel powered Ranger and Hilux fans.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 12, 2024

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Battery recycling capacity set to outstrip supply of end-of-life EV batteries by 4 to 1
There’s been a lot of misinformation on social media warning of a dystopian future of millions EV batteries piling up around us. The truth is that used EV batteries are valuable and will be in hot demand.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 10, 2024

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