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February delivered a clear signal that the electric vehicle market is entering a new phase—one defined less by rapid expansion and more by price sensitivity, inventory discipline, and shifting consumer demand. While new EV sales declined sharply year over year, the used EV segment continued to gain traction, reflecting a growing focus on affordability…
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Donut Lab’s weekly solid-state battery tests are finally out of the lab. The company showcased its battery charging out in the wild, on the Verge TS Pro. The battery is claimed to be air-cooled, which is rare on modern EVs. There’s a new chapter in the Donut Lab saga, and this time it involves…
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Stellantis electric‑vehicle owners across North America now have significantly expanded fast‑charging options, thanks to newly enabled access to more than 27,500 Tesla Supercharger locations. The move marks a major step in the company’s strategy to simplify public charging and strengthen its EV ecosystem. Beginning today, drivers of battery‑electric models from Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT,…
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adminisThe Nigeria Auto Journalists Association has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps toward stabilising Nigeria’s fuel market by guaranteeing the direct supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery, as global tensions continue to unsettle energy prices. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association warned that…
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Utilization, Uptime & Profit/Loss The public charging station at the MARC Train Station in Frederick, Maryland is owned and operated by Potomac Edison under a pilot program approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission. There is one dual-port Level 2 unit on the ChargePoint network located at the edge of the train station parking…
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adminisPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, OON, on his birthday, highlighting his contributions to public service, youth mobilisation and good governance. The President commends Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), for his commitment to driving one of the administration’s most…
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A key to the advancement of high energy-density, lithium-ion, battery packs is effective management of heat generated during charge and discharge cycles. Heat is often managed by connecting battery cells and/or modules to a cooling plate or pack via thermally conductive materials (gap fillers or adhesives). Typically, they are two-component polymeric resins with ceramic…
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On March 1, 2026, ChargePoint began rolling out newly standardized per‑session service fees across its network—fees that apply in addition to whatever pricing a station owner already sets for energy use. According to ChargePoint, these fees are intended to support reliability, customer service, and continued platform investment. But the reaction from EV drivers and…
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As the automobile industry evolves, the debate between electric vehicles (EVs) and gasoline cars continues to gain momentum. One of the primary considerations for potential car buyers is the maintenance costs associated with each type. In this article, we will delve into the electric car maintenance costs vs gas cars, examining which option is…
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adminisChairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Pi-CNG, Ismaeel Ahmed, says the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, does not go out of its ways looking for people to join the party. Ahmed made this statement on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on…
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After pulling up on my street with the Leapmotor B10 for the first time, my neighbour wandered over and asked if I’d bought a new Peugeot. Then he paused, squinted at the rear of the car, and revised his guess: “Actually… is that some sort of cheap Porsche Macan?” It wasn’t the worst observation….
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Rivian announced the complete trims and pricing for the all‑new R2, a mid‑size electric SUV designed to bring the company’s signature design, performance, and technology to a wider audience while maintaining the character that defines a Rivian vehicle. Deliveries will begin in Spring 2026 with the Rivian R2 Performance equipped with the Launch Package,…
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