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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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UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems A new test method helps code officials and fire departments better understand how battery fires behave in real-world battery energy storage installations. New large-scale fire tests show how battery energy storage system (BESS) fires can spread between units and to nearby buildings. Test…
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adminisThe fossil fuel cars are slowly and quietly being replaced by Electric Vehicles globally and for Africa, Dennis Chuah, President of Electric Vehicle Association of Malaysia says its adoption will offer more economic advantages to the continent. “Electric vehicles are no longer about sustainability, they are about fuel cost stability, economic resilience, and job…
Continue readingLynk & Co has taken a bold step into the high-performance segment with the debut of its first-ever Gran Turismo concept, “Time to Shine,” at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The two-door GT signals a major milestone for the brand as it celebrates a decade of innovation, combining design evolution, motorsport pedigree, and future-focused…
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China’s CATL unveiled its latest lithium iron phosphate battery today. The third-generation Shenxing battery can be charged from 10% to nearly full in less than 7 minutes. The LFP packs can also retain over 90% of their original capacity after 1,000 ultra-fast charging cycles, the company claims. China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) just upped…
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smart marked a major milestone in its global evolution today, unveiling two significant new models – the smart Concept #2 and the smart #6 EHD at its “Change of Perspectives” Global Brand Event in Beijing. The showcase underscored the brand’s ambition to expand its contemporary premium EV portfolio while reaffirming its design partnership with…
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