Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, August 25, 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.

Batteries

CATL announces electric vehicle battery with 1.5 million kilometre warranty
In yet another major breakthrough the world’s largest battery maker CATL has announced a new EV battery with a 1.5 million km 15 year warranty.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 3, 2024

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Boys and their Tonka trucks: How fossil car companies sell highly polluting vehicles
Toxic marketing has caused Australia to become obsessed with overseas 4WDs, SUVs and overpowered utes? Is it time for a ban on such advertising?
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 28, 2024

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“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities
A shocking study from European think tank Transport and Environment has shown emissions from plug-in hybrids are much higher than companies claim while battery range is much lower.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 27, 2024

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Why Australia bowed to the demands of makers of expensive, luxury 4WDs
The demands of the fossil fuel industry – and their millions of highly polluting Tonka trucks – have once again been placed above the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 27, 2024

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BYD begins right-hand drive EV production in Thailand, factories roll out at blistering pace
Australia may be about to get access to a lot more right-hand drive EVs as BYD builds Southeast Asian factories at a blistering pace.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 26, 2024

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EV uptake in Sydney’s outer western suburbs has jumped nearly 50 pct in six months
New data shows huge spike in the uptake of EVs in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, with some growing a staggering 72 per cent.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 25, 2024

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EV News

Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia
Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 25, 2024

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“Prosperity at stake:” EU needs Marshall Plan to survive “onslaught” of China EVs
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says Europe car makers under threat from the rapid rise of EV manufacturing in China, and bold and rapid action is needed to stand any chance of surviving.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 25, 2024

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Tritium receives new Nasdaq “delisting notice” for low share price as it plays for time
Tritium has received a second delisting notice from Nasdaq and is appealing for more time to put its share consolidation plan in place.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 22, 2024

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EV News

EV culture war: Ford Ranger driver arrested for vandalising four Tesla Superchargers
A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalising four Tesla Superchargers in Taupō New Zealand in what appears to be an escalation of the EV culture wars.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 22, 2024

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EV News

“Bollocks:” Toyota ignored EVs because it expected a lithium shortfall. Instead, there is a glut
A year on from his presentation suggesting lithium supply constraints justify the production of hybrids over pure electric vehicles, lithium prices have collapsed 75% and supply is expected to outstrip demand threefold for the next decade.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 21, 2024

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EV News

“Charge early:” EV network predicts record 10,000 drivers will plug in over Easter
Evie Networks is telling customers to charge early in the week to avoid possible queues at charging stations on the Thursday before the Easter long weekend.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 21, 2024

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