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.

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

Kempower 1.2 Megawatt truck 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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Off-grid fast charger at Nullarbor Roadhouse now ready for use

A much anticipated 75kW off-grid fast charger at the famed Nullarbor Roadhouse has been fully commissioned and is available for use.

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Tesla ruins weekend with first Australia Supercharger site designed for towing caravans, boats

With more EVs with towing capabilities coming onto local roads, Tesla opens Australia's first multi-charger trailer-friendly supercharger site.

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New fines announced for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites

Another government has introduced fines for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites, with the biggest fines going to EVs parked at chargers while not charging.

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First Superchargers without Tesla branding go online

The first non-Tesla superchargers have gone online at an EG Group convenience store site in the UK.

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Australia’s most northern Supercharger goes online, with other sites to open soon

Tesla supercharger rollout continues with the latest charging sites spotted in 3 states, and new facility opened in Queensland that will be available to non-Tesla EVs.

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NRMA ready to open stand-alone EV fast charging site at Nullarbor Roadhouse

Nullarbor Roadhouse charging site is one of three new fast-charging stations in South Australia, and the second stand-alone fast charging facility to be installed in NRMA's national network.

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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.

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Oil giant to transform one of Europe’s largest truck-stops into massive charging bay

BP has acquired one of Europe’s largest truck stops and is planning to electrify the site with over 150 super-fast, fast, and megawatt chargers.

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Tesla Cybertruck towing caravan tops up at drive thru supercharger

A Tesla Cybertruck spotted at a drive-thru supercharger as Tesla engineer confirms more trailer friendly sites and UI upgrades on the way.

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