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.

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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Debunking Mr Bean’s electric tropes: EVs are far better for the planet than ICE vehicles

Experts have debunked Rowan Atkinson's recent article claiming you should keep your old polluting petrol car rather than upgrade to an EV. The Mr Bean actor also thinks hydrogen and synthetic fuels are the future.

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BYD posts record electric vehicle sales in May as it chases down Tesla

BYD had record month of EV sales in May, doubling its numbers year on year as it chases down Tesla as the biggest seller of electric vehicles.

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Revamped Tesla Model 3 could be revealed as Musk visits Tesla’s Shanghai factory

Tesla could reveal it's much anticipated Model 3 refresh today when Elon Musk visits the Shanghai factory.

China Foreign Minister Qin Gang Meets with Tesla CEO Elon Musk

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Musk visits China amid rumours Model 3 refresh production imminent

Elon Musk meets China Foreign Minister and CATL chairman and will visit Tesla's Shanghai factory amid speculation of Model 3 refresh production is about to start.

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Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?

Electric vans are on the rise in Australia. We take a look at what's currently available and what's on the horizon, and why they make financial sense.

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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.

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The Driven Podcast: Across Australia by BYD

The story of “Atto Gal”s epic journey from Perth to Sydney and back in an electric BYD, and what she learned along the way. Plus: China’s big EV play.

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BYD Dolphin electric hatchback on its way to New Zealand

BYD Dolphin affordable electric hatchback is heading to New Zealand with expression of interest now open.

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EV charging: How fast is “fast enough”?

My general response to the question about EV charging speed is that charging for daily driving takes me 20 seconds: Here's why.

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