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  • May 26, 2026
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It’s gonna be a record! Global EV sales set to soar beyond 23 million in 2026 and Australia is contributing! – EV Central

Global electric vehicle sales are set to hit a record 23 million units in 2026 as soaring fuel prices and ongoing geopolitical instability accelerate the shift away from petrol and diesel cars, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA’s new Global EV Outlook 2026 report forecasts electric vehicles will account for close…

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  • May 26, 2026
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Nigeria signs MoU with Türkiye for solid minerals development

FG partners Chinese firm to manufacture CNG, EV infrastructure locally Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between both countries. The Federal Government also engaged a Chinese firm, New Power Technology…

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  • May 24, 2026
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VW expands China EV lineup with new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and upgraded 06 SUV

The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. The updated ID. UNYX 06 SUV is priced at 134,900 yuan after benefits. (Volkswagen ID. UNYX 07. Image credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen has launched the new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and the…

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  • May 23, 2026
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Vital EV Guide to DC Fast Charging

If you already own an electric vehicle or a fleet of EVs, you’re probably in the know about DC charging. If you’re looking to invest in an EV, there’s one crucial thing to understand about this method of charging your vehicle. DC charging is the quickest way to charge an electric vehicle. Understanding DC…

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  • May 22, 2026
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Nigeria adopts new training manual for EV, CNG operations

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to deepen cleaner mobility adoption, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has partnered with the Automotive Sector Skills Council to develop a comprehensive training manual on compressed natural gas (CNG) systems and electric vehicle (EV) operations. The manual, presented during a visit by members of the Sector Skills…

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  • May 21, 2026
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Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores

EnergyAustralia, one of Australia’s three biggest privately owned energy utilities, says it is rolling out ten ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. The first of ten ultra-fast EV chargers has already been installed at a site in Melbourne’s north, with another two to follow before EnergyAustralia…

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  • May 21, 2026
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EIB Backs Hamburg Grid Upgrade and Electric Bus Expansion With Over €1 Billion Financing

The European Investment Bank will provide up to 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) to Hamburger Energienetze for the expansion and modernization of Hamburg’s electricity distribution grid, while also extending around 125 million euros in financing to Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein for battery-electric buses and depot upgrades. The financing agreements, signed on May 19, form part of…

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  • May 18, 2026
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Ford Energy launches BESS business with 20 GWh EDF framework deal – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Ford Motor Company has launched Ford Energy, a US-based battery energy storage subsidiary, and signed a five-year framework agreement with EDF power solutions North America for up to 20 GWh of LFP-based DC Block systems. Manufacturing is sited in Glendale, Kentucky, with first customer deliveries scheduled for late 2027. Ford Motor Company has formally…

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