Daniel Bleakley, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 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

Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising
Could the fossil car industry survive without paid advertising? Should we ban fossil car ads like we did for cigarettes, given the impact on climate, health and environment?
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 10, 2024

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EV News

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.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 9, 2024

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EV News

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.”
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 7, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 5, 2024

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EV News

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.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 5, 2024

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EV News

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.
Daniel Bleakley

Apr 3, 2024

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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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