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.

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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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 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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“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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“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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Electric trucks and buses show staggering sales growth in Europe
While Australians continue to breathe dangerous diesel exhaust pollution, Europe is getting serious about the electrification of heavy vehicles.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 20, 2024

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BYD says plug-in electrics will exceed 50 pct of new car sales in China in next 3 months
The head of Chinese electric car giant BYD says sales of plug-in vehicles will reach 50 per cent of the new car market in China in the next 90 days.
Daniel Bleakley

Mar 19, 2024

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