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The funky, retro-looking Renault 4 electric crossover is getting a new feature that harks back to the original. The addition is part of a minor technical upgrade that comes just one year after the car went on sale in Europe. New stuff includes a water-to-water heat exchanger that can significantly reduce charging times in…
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The 8X, Zeekr’s second hybrid model, starts at a price significantly lower than its previous pre-sales price. The hybrid SUV features a pure electric range of up to 410 km and a maximum combined range of 1,416 km. (Zeekr 8X. Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under Geely Auto, has…
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Volkswagen’s first-ever member of its ID family has been updated, with the refreshed VW ID.3 Neo positioned as a more capable rival to models such as the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3. Built to bridge the gap until the all-new Volkswagen ID. Golf arrives later this decade, the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo represents a…
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adminisNIPCO Gas Limited has unveiled the two compressed natural gas stations in Asaba and Warri, Delta State. According to the company, the development reinforces its position as a frontline player in expanding access to clean, affordable, and reliable fuel across Nigeria. Speaking, the Governor of Delta, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Secretary to the…
Continue readingNissan Rogue is entering a new chapter as Nissan prepares to launch an all-new hybrid version of its best-selling compact SUV. Previewed during the brand’s global vision event, the next-generation Rogue will introduce Nissan’s innovative e-POWER hybrid system to North America for the first time in this nameplate. The move marks a major milestone…
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Hyundai Motor is recalling certain Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedans and several other models in the United States after identifying a potential defect involving front seat belt anchor attachments, according to a filing with U.S. safety regulators. The recall covers 35,149 model year 2023–2025 Ioniq 6 vehicles produced between Dec. 14, 2022 and May…
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Wireless EV charging is the new kid on the block in EV technology. Wireless EV charging, also known as inductive charging, allows electric vehicles to recharge without plugging in a cable. Instead, power is transferred through an electromagnetic field between a charging pad on the ground and a receiver fitted underneath the vehicle. Drivers…
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adminisThe Federal Government has granted a waiver on import duties for mass transit buses, electric vehicles, and manufacturing machinery. The development followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to key economic officials to design measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians, particularly amid rising fuel prices. A disclosure…
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“PRICES INCLUDE SALES TAX” Roadtrip Lessons If you want to learn the truth in the world, you’ve got to get out in it. We’ve just returned from a 4,200 mile EV roadtrip through the south eastern United States where we stopped at 130 charging stations. There is no greater touchstone for ground truth in…
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adminisThe Federal Government is set to establish a major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) hub in Katsina State, in a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s clean energy transport transition, expanding conversion infrastructure, and creating jobs for young Nigerians. The planned hub, which will be located along the Funtua corridor, forms part…
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Fraunhofer IISB has developed a 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, hitting 8 kW/kg power density through a combination of thin-lamination electrical steel, hairpin windings and direct oil-spray cooling. The machine uses NO15 (0.15 mm) electrical steel—a thin-lamination grade that reduces eddy current and AC losses at high rotational speeds—to support…
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adminisTwo buses damaged due to CNG explosion in Kaduna State Oborevwori commissions CNG stations in DeltaThe Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has reassured the public on the safety of natural gas following a vehicle explosion at a Kaduna motor park on Sunday. A statement signed by the…
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