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  • April 15, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-POWER Preview

Nissan Rogue is entering a new chapter as Nissan prepares to launch an all-new hybrid version of its best-selling compact SUV. Previewed during the brand’s global vision event, the next-generation Rogue will introduce Nissan’s innovative e-POWER hybrid system to North America for the first time in this nameplate. The move marks a major milestone…

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  • April 14, 2026
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Wireless EV Charging | Inductive Technology Explained

Wireless EV charging is the new kid on the block in EV technology. Wireless EV charging, also known as inductive charging, allows electric vehicles to recharge without plugging in a cable. Instead, power is transferred through an electromagnetic field between a charging pad on the ground and a receiver fitted underneath the vehicle. Drivers…

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  • April 14, 2026
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FG Waives Import Duties On Mass Transit Buses, EVs, Others

  The Federal Government has granted a waiver on import duties for mass transit buses, electric vehicles, and manufacturing machinery. The development followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to key economic officials to design measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians, particularly amid rising fuel prices. A disclosure…

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  • April 12, 2026
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FG to establish CNG and electric vehicle hub in Katsina, train 500 youths

The Federal Government is set to establish a major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) hub in Katsina State, in a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s clean energy transport transition, expanding conversion infrastructure, and creating jobs for young Nigerians. The planned hub, which will be located along the Funtua corridor, forms part…

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  • April 12, 2026
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Fraunhofer IISB develops 750 kW hairpin winding traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, achieving 8 kW/kg

Fraunhofer IISB has developed a 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, hitting 8 kW/kg power density through a combination of thin-lamination electrical steel, hairpin windings and direct oil-spray cooling. The machine uses NO15 (0.15 mm) electrical steel—a thin-lamination grade that reduces eddy current and AC losses at high rotational speeds—to support…

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  • April 10, 2026
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Pi-CNG & EV probes Kaduna explosion, reassures gas safety

Two buses damaged due to CNG explosion in Kaduna State Oborevwori commissions CNG stations in DeltaThe Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has reassured the public on the safety of natural gas following a vehicle explosion at a Kaduna motor park on Sunday. A statement signed by the…

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  • April 9, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Audi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyers

The Q4 e-tron is currently the German brands smallest and most affordable EV in their 4 car lineup, sitting beneath the larger Q6 and Q8 e-tron SUVs, and well below the lofty price tag of an e-tron GT.  However, you wouldn’t call the mid-size SUV small, as it measures only slightly smaller than a…

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  • April 9, 2026
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The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Rimac Technology will supply the battery packs for the next-generation BMW i7. The packs will be manufactured in Croatia and shipped to BMW’s plant in Germany. BMW is claiming gains in range and charging performance. BMW has tapped Croatian supercar specialist Rimac Technology to supply the high-performance batteries for the revised i7, the German…

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