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.

What’s it like to drive and charge a fully electric bus from Melbourne to Sydney?

EV drivers charging in Gundagai were surprised to see a 12.5 metre fully electric bus plugged into a NRMA charger. We reached out to the bus driver to ask where he was heading.

5 min

Ariya first drive: A decade after ground-breaking Leaf, Nissan quietly plays catch up

More than a decade after rolling out the landmark Leaf, the world's first mass market EV, Nissan has produced its first electric SUV. It's a quiet achiever.

2 min

Electric ute trial gets thumbs up from network company’s petrol heads

Transgrid says trials of an LDV eT60 electric ute are even impressing the company's "petrol heads," including with more range than expected.

2 min

The challenges of charging an EV when it is towing a boat

This Model Y driver had to get innovative when charging his EV and towing his boat. It begs a question about why more thought is not being put into charging stations.

6 min

Not just another van: First drive and price reveal of Ford E-Transit

Electrifying last-mile delivery is crucial to reducing air pollution in our cities and cutting greenhouse gases. With electric acceleration, Ford's new E-Transit van could be a much needed addition to Australia's clean fleet.

4 min

How a chance encounter with Tesla employees saved my 9-hour road trip

I set off in my Model 3 to see my elderly sister in Castlemaine, nine hours away. A charging problem threatened to bring me to a stop until a chance encounter with some Tesla employees.

4 min

Genesis GV60 Review – Fun and comfort that gives Model Y a run for its money

Genesis combines luxury and high performance in an electric SUV at a price point that will give pause for thought over a Model Y. And it's got a new update.

5 min

Genesis G80: The luxury electric sedan taking executives for a fast and expensive ride

The Genesis G80 may look like a car designed for a gentleman, 80, but it has the finesse and electric performance to satisfy more than the pipe and slippers brigade.

7 min

Ioniq 6 first drive: Long range, retro lines and loads of fun – even in Eco mode

What better place for a car giant to showcase its latest big leap into an electric future than a small community that has banked fossil fuel profits to help it go 100 per cent renewable.

6 min

Model Y Performance road trip: A breathtaking solution to a noisy and dirty world

The Model Y Performance may look just like the RWD version, but its bigger battery and extra motor deliver a breathtaking ride. But it comes at a price.

Road Trips