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  • April 6, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Mercedes-AMG Doesn’t Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG shows how easy it is to slide its new electric GT four-door on ice and tailor its handling. It has a new driving dynamics control system called AMG Race Engineer that allows the driver to tailor the car’s behavior through three settings. Between its tri-motor powertrain and simulated V-8 sound, this should feel…

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  • April 6, 2026
  • 8 minutes Read
EV Charging Discounts & Loyalty Programs | EV Connect EVouchers

In a relatively young industry like EV charging, any opportunity to boost customer loyalty while also ensuring charger utilization is huge. EV Connect’s EVouchers offer a practical way to achieve steady, reliable ROI without added complexity. Let’s take a look at how a loyalty program paired with special EV charging rewards can increase station…

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  • April 5, 2026
  • 12 minutes Read
Maximizing Your EV Battery Lifespan Degradation : Factors and Tips for Longevity

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, understanding how to maximize your EV Battery Lifespan Degradation is crucial for both performance and cost-effectiveness. The longevity of an EV battery hinges on various factors, including user habits, environmental conditions, and inherent battery technology. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of EV battery degradation,…

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  • April 4, 2026
  • 9 minutes Read
Endless flaring: Harnessing Nigeria’s gas sector to lead Africa’s future energy  – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Nigeria loses an estimated $2.5 billion annually by flaring over 300 billion standard cubic feet of it’s gas, wasting resources that could power millions of homes. Analysts said if the gas being flared is properly harnessed, the country could lead Africa’s energy future; BENJAMIN UMUTEME reports. Accountability Lab Nigeria, in 2025, launched a policy…

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  • April 3, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Tesla Q1 2026 Deliveries Rise 6.3% but Miss Expectations

Tesla has kicked off 2026 with modest growth, signaling stabilization after a turbulent 2025—but not yet a full recovery. The EV giant reported 358,023 deliveries and 408,386 vehicles produced in the first quarter, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year increase in deliveries and nearly 13% growth in production. While those numbers mark a clear improvement over…

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  • April 3, 2026
  • 10 minutes Read
2026 XPEng Mona M03 is launched is launched in China

XPeng has officially launched the updated 2026 MONA M03 in China. This new AI‑enhanced pure electric fastback is positioned as a stylish, efficiency‑focused model for the next generation of EV buyers. The vehicle marks a significant step in XPeng’s strategy to merge advanced intelligence, aerodynamic engineering, and youthful design into a competitively priced package….

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  • April 2, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
Volkswagen–Rivian Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing – CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The joint venture “Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” (RV Tech) has successfully completed the winter tests of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software‑defined vehicles (SDVs). Over the course of several months of testing in Phoenix (USA) and Arjeplog (Sweden), a…

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  • April 2, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Caverton, ExploMar seal EV ferry deal to decongest

Caverton Marine, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group, has sealed a major deal with ExploMar to accelerate the shift to electric-powered marine transport across Sub-Saharan Africa. The move is designed to redefine mobility in coastal cities like Lagos. The agreement, formalised on March 29, 2026, at the Shanghai Boat Show, includes confirmed orders…

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  • March 31, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
HB 969 Passes the House With the Loophole Intact – Plug-In Sites

House Bill 969, the Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail bill sponsored by Delegate Nick Allen, passed the Maryland House of Delegates today on third reading following amendments adopted last week in the Agriculture and Aquaculture Subcommittee. The bill now moves to the Senate, where the companion bill, SB 649, did not advance before…

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  • March 31, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
Ethiopia sends workers on leave amid fuel crisis

The Ethiopian government has directed all public institutions to send non-essential employees on annual leave in an effort to cushion the impact of a fuel shortage disrupting transportation across the country. The war in Iran has worsened the fuel crisis in the East African nation, with long queues sometimes involving hundreds of trucks, buses,…

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  • March 31, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
The certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your battery

Off-the-shelf controllers with safety certifications are giving e-mobility engineers a false sense of security. An off-the-shelf BMS with a third-party functional safety certification sounds like a solved problem. SIL-rated, ASIL-rated, ready to drop into your e-mobility battery pack. But according to Rich Byczek, Global Chief Engineer for Batteries at Intertek, that certification probably doesn’t cover…

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  • March 31, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Chery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial orders

Chery said the QQ3 EV secured 56,879 orders roughly two hours after its launch event ended. The aggressive pricing of the QQ3 EV poses a direct threat to the Leapmotor A10 launched just a week ago. (Chery QQ3 EV. Image credit: Chery) Chery officially launched its new pure electric compact car, the QQ3 EV,…

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