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Renault is pushing its compact electric flagship into a new chapter. Four years after the Megane E‑Tech Electric debuted as the brand’s first next‑generation EV, the model returns with a deeper redesign, a new battery, and a more mature digital ecosystem – all aimed at keeping it among the segment’s front‑runners. The company highlights…
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adminis.Says 100,000 vehicles converted to CNG nationwide Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt In continued efforts to strengthen public understanding of Nigeria’s gas sector, Decade of Gas Secretariat, in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), organised a capacity-building session with journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The…
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Li Auto opened its first retail center in Macau on June 26, 2026. Credit: Li Auto Li Auto opened its first retail center in Macau, showcasing the i6 and i8 electric models. The company has localized its glass, connectivity and smart cockpit features to meet local regulations and cross-border travel needs. Li Auto (NASDAQ:…
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Tesla started rolling out the latest version 14 Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software to Australian customers last Friday, June 19, and The Driven is one of the first to be given the opportunity to put the updated system through its paces over the subsequent 5 days. While the overall driving experience was noticeably smoother and…
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adminisBimpe Adebayo Nigeria’s push towards cleaner, more affordable transportation will take centre stage on July 30, 2026, as policymakers, automotive industry leaders, energy experts and investors gather in Lagos for the third edition of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit. The high-level industry forum, scheduled to hold at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja,…
Continue readingElectric vehicle startup Slate has opened preorders for its long-awaited electric pickup, confirming a starting price of $24,950 before destination charges, taxes and local incentives. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate is positioning its debut model as the most affordable new pickup truck in the United States. The company will also offer two…
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adminisNissan has quietly halted development of a fully electric version of its best-selling Qashqai SUV in Europe, a significant pullback that reflects the Japanese automaker’s broader efforts to trim costs, simplify its lineup, and navigate softening demand for pure battery-electric vehicles in a fiercely competitive market. Six sources with direct knowledge of the matter…
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Ferrari has appointed former BMW Italy chief Massimiliano Di Silvestre to lead its commercial operations, a move that comes shortly after the launch of the company’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce. The leadership change follows the decision by long-time Ferrari commercial chief Enrico Galliera to step down and pursue new professional opportunities, according…
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EV naysayers are fond of predicting that widespread EV adoption will “crash the grid,” or that it will lead to higher electric bills. In reality, the grid has been gradually expanding to accommodate new technologies for a century—none of the energy-hungry innovations of the past, from air conditioning to computing, caused any shortage of…
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Each time we see a photograph of bleached coral reefs, we feel saddened — there is no greater iconography of the climate crisis that surrounds us. The United Nations warned this month of a “deepening crisis” for oceans, outlining a trajectory of intensifying heat…
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adminisBy Moses Akaigwe Kia Motors Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Bankit, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech brands, to provide customers with a 10 percent discount on vehicle servicing and genuine spare parts purchases when payments are made using the Bankit app. The initiative is designed to reward customers while delivering greater…
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EST-Floattech Receives DNV Type Approval for Octopus LFP Battery System EST-Floattech has received DNV Type Approval for its Octopus LFP battery system, a milestone in the company’s strategy to support all sorts of electric and hybrid vessels worldwide with different types of solutions that best fit the requirements of the sailing profiles. The approval…
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