Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven

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.

Robotaxi transitions Tesla from a seller of vehicles to a seller of mobility

Many analysts have been conditioned to view Tesla as just another vehicle manufacturer, but the truth is Tesla is a software company that just happens to also be the world's most advanced EV maker.

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Tesla Robotaxi to herald cutting edge manufacturing and AI convergence

Elon Musk has set the reveal date for Tesla's much anticipated self-driving Robotaxi. Some say it could mark "one of the biggest asset value increases in history."

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EV News

Tesla eyes multi-billion dollar factory in India to build long-awaited low-cost EV

Tesla could be about to announce a new multi-billion dollar factory in India where it could produce its much anticipated low-cost electric model.

Kempower 1.2 Megawatt truck charging station

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Charge an electric truck in 30 minutes: Kempower rolls out 1.2 MW charging station

Finnish company launches 1.2MW charging station capable of charging a semi truck in just 30 minutes. It's the latest in a series of blistering technology breakthroughs.

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Tesla regains top EV spot from BYD, despite big sales miss and first fall since 2012

Despite experiencing its first year-on-year sales drop since 2012, Tesla has regained its position as the world's top selling electric vehicle company.

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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.

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EV News

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?

2 min

EV News

“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.

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EV News

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.

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EV News

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.

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