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Porsche has taken electric performance to a new level with the introduction of a Manthey-developed track kit for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. For the first time, a Manthey upgrade has been engineered specifically for a fully electric sports car, delivering measurable gains in aerodynamics, power, and lap-time performance. The result…
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Opel has brought the hot hatch back to life – this time fully electric – with the debut of the new Corsa GSE, a high‑performance evolution of Germany’s best‑selling small car. Revealed ahead of its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, the Corsa GSE channels the legacy of the iconic Corsa…
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Back to articles EcoVadis: a demanding recognition of CSR performance In February 2026, EVBox was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, a benchmark in the assessment of corporate social responsibility (CSR). This distinction places EVBox among the top-rated companies for sustainability performance. EcoVadis: an international standard for CSR performanceEcoVadis assesses companies in more than 175…
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adminisPossible Electric Mobility has unveiled what it described as Africa’s largest electric vehicle charging hub in Abuja, with the capacity to charge more than 1,000 electric vehicles daily, as government policy drives private-sector investment in clean transport infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, the company said the facility, which is nearing full operation, would…
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adminisCFAO Mobility Nigeria is expanding its investments in electric vehicles and compressed natural gas options as part of efforts to align with shifting trends in Nigeria’s automotive market and reduce carbon emissions. A statement from the firm on Tuesday stated that the Managing Director of CFAO Mobility Nigeria, Denis Martin, disclosed this during the…
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BorgWarner has secured three electric motor contracts with Asian OEMs—one in South Korea and two in China—spanning battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle applications. Production across the three programs runs in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new battery-electric B-segment SUV,…
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Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers. Chinese suppliers such as Hesai and RoboSense currently dominate the market with advanced and low-cost LiDAR technology. (File photo shows a Hesai LiDAR. Image credit: CnEVPost) Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is considering developing and…
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After an extended preview phase, the Volkswagen ID. Polo has been fully unveiled and has already been heralded by the German brand as “just the beginning” of its EV reinvention, following recent years in which it has lagged behind rivals in both technology and sales. Designed, developed and engineered as an alternative to the…
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adminisEnugu State Governor, Peter Mbah Compensates traders two years after shop demolitionEnugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, at the weekend, announced plans to commence construction of a 135-kilometre rail line traversing key parts of Enugu State in the next couple of months The governor said the proposed rail line, for which feasibility studies had been…
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In December 2025, Chinese automotive giant Chery launched its second electric vehicle in the Australian market under the Omoda Jaecoo sub-brand called the J5 EV. It quickly gained traction, receiving more than 1,000 orders within a couple of weeks of launch, with the most recent reports showing over 4,000 orders on this model, with…
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Hyundai Motor has launched a pilot project in South Korea allowing electric vehicle batteries to be used on a subscription basis, marking a shift toward separating vehicle and battery ownership. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Hyundai Capital, is initially focused on taxi fleets and is expected to expand to private consumers later this…
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CCS has become the global standard of EV charging, uniting car manufacturers, charging networks and governments. It is a single high-power connector that handles both AC and DC charging. CCS stands for Combined Charging System, which is a type of fast charging connector for electric vehicles. This type of EV charger was developed to…
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