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  • June 14, 2026
  • 10 minutes Read
The ninth-gen Toyota Hilux goes electric with a first body-on-frame BEV

Toyota has introduced the ninth‑generation Hilux, and with it the most significant evolution in the pickup’s 55‑year history: the model’s first battery‑electric variant. Arriving alongside a new 48V mild‑hybrid diesel and with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version confirmed for 2028, the latest Hilux range is offered exclusively in Double Cab form and marks Toyota’s first…

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  • June 13, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Can You Claim Expenses for Charging Your EV at Home? | Vital EV Investigate

Yes, you can claim expenses for charging your EV at home. But like most financial matters, there are quite a few rules and guidelines behind this relatively simple question! The number one rule is that electricity used for personal journeys cannot be claimed as a work expense. Business trips and employer-related travel are acceptable…

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  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
B2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second life

B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic supply agreement with autonomous driving pioneer Waymo, to repurpose batteries from their fleet of electric vehicles once retired from automotive use. The used battery packs will be installed into battery energy storage systems interconnected to the electric grid, and will provide grid services in electricity markets from…

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  • June 9, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
NMDPRA Targets Northern Industrial Expansion With New Gas Distribution Licences Along AKK Corridor

0  ABUJA  – Nigeria’s drive to deepen domestic gas utilisation is set to receive a major boost as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) unveiled plans to expand gas distribution networks along the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Pipeline Corridor to unlock new industrial clusters and extend gas access across the country.  The agency said…

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  • June 8, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Audi Unveils Limited-Edition Nuvolari Hybrid Supercar with 736 kW Output

Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition hybrid supercar that revives one of the brand’s most iconic names and is set to become the most powerful production vehicle in the company’s history. Restricted to 499 units, the Audi Nuvolari combines a high-performance hybrid powertrain with a new design language inspired by the brand’s future…

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  • June 7, 2026
  • 8 minutes Read
Škoda teases the Peaq: a new flagship electric SUV takes shape

Škoda is building anticipation for its upcoming all‑electric flagship, the Peaq, by revealing new details about the model’s exceptional aerodynamic engineering ahead of its official debut. The Peaq, set to become the brand’s largest SUV, is being positioned as a showcase of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language and its most advanced efficiency‑driven development to…

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