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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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adminisTesla is regaining momentum in parts of Europe after a difficult two-year stretch, but the company’s recovery is unfolding alongside a deeper structural shift in the continent’s electric vehicle market: the rapid rise of Chinese competitors. The recovery is believed to have been boosted by Europe’s energy crisis, which is reshaping consumer behavior. Registrations…
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Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, has signed a 200 MWh extension contract with New Zealand’s Genesis Energy for the Huntly Power Station battery energy storage system. The expansion will bring total capacity to 400 MWh, using Saft’s Intensium Shift+ lithium-ion containers, with commissioning of stage two planned for 2028. Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and…
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adminisBy Rukayat Moisemhe Experts in bilateral trade have urged stronger commercial collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to convert longstanding ties into tangible investments. They made the call on Tuesday in Lagos during the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Members’ Evening and induction ceremony. Mr Sam Abu, Regional Senior Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Nigeria, said…
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Rocsys’ new charging robot can plug in a robotaxi without needing a human. The company’s first-of-its-kind solution is brand-agnostic, meaning that it could be used across virtually any charger or EV. Its robot boasts an impressive 99.9% plug-in success rate. Whether you like it or not, the robotaxis are coming. And all those self-driving…
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