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.

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“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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 16, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 15, 2024

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“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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 15, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 12, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 9, 2024

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“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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 7, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 7, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 5, 2024

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“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
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 4, 2024

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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.
Daniel Bleakley

Feb 2, 2024

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