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.

“Intriguing challenge:” Hyundai breaks ranks to support vehicle efficiency standard

Hyundai Australia has broken ranks with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and is supporting the government's "preferred option" for a National Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

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Good for business and driver health: EVs set to revolutionise last-mile delivery

Everything Electric panel reveals EVs are already providing huge cost savings for businesses and improving the lives of road transport workers.

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EV News

“We have huge plans for 2024:” Australian BYD distributor appoints new CEO

With a range of new models 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed year for BYD in Australia as their exclusive distributor appoints new CEO.

2010 mining tax scare campaign and Chris Bowen at Everything Electric 2023

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Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely

The fossil car lobby is promising another "mining tax" campaign against new emission standards. But the Japanese car makers do not appear to have the support of their peers.

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EV News

Engineers welcome fuel efficiency standards, but say government can be more ambitious

Australia's national body for engineering welcomes the government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard but says it could be more ambitious and should start sooner.

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EV News

“Tesla Model 3 comparable to Toyota Corolla:” New calculator highlights EV lease savings

Australian electric vehicle sharing platform evee launches calculator to show Australians how much they can save by buying an EV though a novated lease.

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EV News

Norway sets new vehicle efficiency record as Australia urged to give new standard “teeth”

Australians are being urged to vote for Option C of federal Labor's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard to achieve the kind of progress being seen in countries like Norway.

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EV News

NVES: A big win for transport emissions and public health, but we can’t relax yet

After more than a decade of campaigning, Australia now has a timeline for an effective vehicle efficiency standard. The EV community now has 30 days to push for the best possible outcome.

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen with Splend vehicle at Parliamentary Friends of EVs launch

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EV News

“Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

The federal government will introduce its New Vehicle Emissions Standard by 1 January 2025, but will be consulting on the final design for another month

Decarbonization: Stocks and flows, abundance and scarcity, net zero

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EV News

The global state of EVs: Nat Bullard publishes kaleidoscope of fascinating data

Climate and clean tech researcher Nat Bullard has published his annual decarbonisation presentation including fascinating charts on EV battery manufacturing, EV uptake and global EV public charging capacity.

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