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The BMW iX5 is coming soon. It will pack one of the largest battery packs in its segment. The electric SUV will get some Neue Klasse technology like the new i7, but still ride on the aging Cluster Architecture. BMW is going big with the new iX5 due out soon. Very big. The electric SUV…
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adminisBy Lukman Olabiyi The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Independent Campaign Group (PBAT-ICG), Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, has said President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027 will be anchored on the administration’s achievements since assuming office in May 2023. Olusi made the assertion at a…
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adminis0 LAGOS – Despite billions of naira in investment and more than 100,000 vehicle conversions, long queues, inadequate infrastructure and safety concerns are testing confidence in the Federal Government’s compressed natural gas (CNG) transition agenda. When President Bola Tinubu removed Nigeria’s decades-old petrol subsidy in May 2023, it marked one of the most consequential…
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All drivers should be forced to pay for the damage their vehicles cause to roads and bridges based on the weight of their vehicles, an inquiry has heard, rather than singling out those who own electric cars. Broadening the scope of the NSW government’s proposed road user charge could help it avoid a legal…
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adminisEducation Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa Over 1,500 participants from across Nigeria and other African countries are expected in Abuja for the 2026 Africa Teachers Festival (ATF). The festival, themed “Celebrating Teachers, Transforming Africa’s Future,” will hold from August 17 to 22 at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Asokoro, Abuja. Unveiling the…
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Rivian is laying off about 2% of its workforce just as its new R2 begins to hit the streets. This equates to around 300 workers. Rivian says the restructuring is necessary for growth. Just after getting the much-hyped R2 out the door, Rivian is laying off hundreds of workers. The layoffs, which were first reported by The…
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EV charging has become the top booking driver on Hilton.com — outperforming pools and free breakfast. For hospitality properties that haven’t yet deployed charging, that gap is now a competitive liability. That’s why EV Connect and ACSgo have partnered to launch a new all-in-one hospitality charging bundle — a complete solution that includes hardware,…
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The BYD Dolphin G has been detailed for European buyers, revealing the Chinese brand’s small plug-in hybrid hatchback will come with an impressive 105km EV range and low pricing. The bad news is it has already been ruled out for Australia. The shorter version of the regular Dolphin EV is powered by the Chinese…
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adminis– Advertisement – Joint analysis by C40 Cities and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) outlines practical pathways for emerging-market cities to scale charging infrastructure and accelerate electric mobility adoption A new report launched by C40 Cities and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with The Climate Pledge through the Laneshift…
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BASF has introduced Oppanol N PLUS, a polyisobutene binder for next-generation EV batteries including solid-state cells. Acting in the cathode, anode, or electrolyte, it flexes with charge cycles and stays chemically inert. BASF highlights narrow specifications and 20kg pack sizes. The binder is presented at The Battery Show Europe, Stuttgart. BASF has introduced Oppanol…
Continue readingTwo of Germany’s biggest car brands have both gone fully electric with their most popular sedans — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect for anyone shopping in this class. The BMW i3 vs Mercedes electric C-Class debate is one that’s going to dominate EV conversations for the rest of 2026. Both cars launch…
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Toyota has introduced the ninth‑generation Hilux, and with it the most significant evolution in the pickup’s 55‑year history: the model’s first battery‑electric variant. Arriving alongside a new 48V mild‑hybrid diesel and with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version confirmed for 2028, the latest Hilux range is offered exclusively in Double Cab form and marks Toyota’s first…
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