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.

Should mechanics need to hold an electrician licence to repair EVs?

Possible changes to Queensland's electrical safety laws could mean mechanics need a full electrician licence to work on EVs. The Electric Vehicle Council says this isn't necessary.

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Ford secures huge government loan to build battery factories, chase down Tesla

Ford has received a $9.2 billion loan from the US government to help it build three battery factories in the US.

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Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy

Aegean island goes green with electric cars and ride-share mini-buses, and now a transition to renewables and storage.

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Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced $20 million in funding for 500 subscription EVs destined to be used in rideshare transport services like Uber.

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Why tough fuel efficiency standards will cut costs for car owners in Australia

Australia should match the EU and US on fuel efficiency standards, because the additional cost of an EV can be paid back within just one year in fuel and maintenance savings.

From left: NZ Climate Minister James Shaw, Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and NZ Minister of Finance Grant Robertson signing a memorandum of understanding

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“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing

Australian and New Zealand ministers say they'll work together to improve EV supply and manufacturing for countries at the "very far end" of supply chains.

Greens transport spokesperson, Katherine Copsey MLC

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“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy

Greens say the Victoria Labor government should scrap its controversial EV road tax rather than cut the rebate – a move it hid in its recent budget.

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Victoria in shock move to scrap $3,000 electric vehicle rebate

Victorian government to scrap its $3000 EV subsidy this month, well ahead of schedule and below its promise of 20,000 allocations.

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Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California

Tesla rejigs supply chain to ensure entry level Model 3 qualifies for full IRA tax credit. Combined with California's own rebate a new Tesla now costs less than a base model Toyota Camry.

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Conservative voters are switching to EVs faster than the national average

Some conservative voting areas in the US are leading the nation on EV uptake. And conservative politicians are starting to respond with pro-EV policies.

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