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Vehicle-to-Grid charging represents a massive step forward in electric vehicle technology. Essentially, it transforms a car into a powerful energy storage and management system. Traditional EV chargers only allow power to flow one way – from the charger to the EV. In 2025, technological advancements led to the introduction of bi-directional chargers to enable…
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adminisMr. Francis Nwaochei is the Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council, a critical oil and gas professional group. In this conversation with Peter Uzoho, Nwaochei talks about the upcoming 2026 Oloibiri Lecture Series & Energy Forum, current reforms in Nigeria’s energy sector, Nigeria’s quest to surpass three million barrels per day oil production…
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High Fees and a Costly Inspection Program Lack Justification March 4, 2026 – I testified today before the Maryland House of Delegates Environment and Transportation Committee on HB 1225 (“Weights and Measures – Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment – Registration Fees”). This bill, introduced by Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo, aims to cap registration fees for Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE)…
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adminisBy Okon Okon An interest group, Working People United (WPU), has described all the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as necessary for long-term growth and development of Nigeria. The Interim Leader of the group, Mr Williams Akporeha, stated this during the official unveiling of the group on Friday in Abuja. Akporeha,…
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Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new hybrid transmission motor that uses amorphous steel in the stator and, the company says, reaches 98.2% efficiency while delivering 140 kW and 360 Nm. The company says the motor’s stator uses amorphous steel alloy layers just 0.025 mm thick—about one tenth the thickness of steel used in conventional…
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Sungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit MUNICH, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage systems (ESS), and Delta Capacity, a developer and long-term owner of utility-scale`battery energy storage systems (BESS), today announced a significant expansion of…
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adminisLocal Electric Vehicles manufacturer NEV Electric motors has unveiled the NEV T3, a locally engineered electric mobility solution capable of transforming urban transportation across Nigeria and the African market. NEV T3 founder, Mosope Olaosebikan in a press statement issued in Abuja explained that the new model builds on the success of the NEV T6…
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EV sales in February have rebounded strongly from a slow January, taking an 11.8 per cent share of the total new car market, up from 8.4% a month earlier, and led by a resurgent Tesla, as well as Chinese EV makers BYD and Zeekr. The main drive was the lift in sales from Tesla’s…
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Donut Lab released its second independent solid-state battery test result Monday. The pouch cell was subjected to extreme temperatures as high as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It appeared to perform well at elevated heat, but one battery scientist said the limited data revealed little about its real-world performance. Finnish startup Donut Lab has released its…
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BYD has introduced the Atto 3 EVO to the European market, positioning the new model as a major technological leap over the standard Atto 3 and a showcase for the company’s latest 800‑volt e‑Platform 3.0. The electric SUV arrives with a WLTP combined range of up to 510 km, rapid 220 kW DC charging,…
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adminisThe NNPC reduced petrol prices slightly in Lagos, but still within the rates sold in the last two weeks There is also relief for Nigerians with CNG vehicles, as NIPCO Gas is rolling out 20 new CNG stations Petrol is being sold at an average price of N840 per litre, while CNG is being…
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Dacia will add a hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain to its Duster and Bigster SUVs in the UK later in 2026. The system combines a 48V mild hybrid with EV capability, 150 hp combustion engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Dacia will introduce a hybrid 150 4×4 powertrain on both its Duster and Bigster SUVs…
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