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EV naysayers are fond of predicting that widespread EV adoption will “crash the grid,” or that it will lead to higher electric bills. In reality, the grid has been gradually expanding to accommodate new technologies for a century—none of the energy-hungry innovations of the past, from air conditioning to computing, caused any shortage of…
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Each time we see a photograph of bleached coral reefs, we feel saddened — there is no greater iconography of the climate crisis that surrounds us. The United Nations warned this month of a “deepening crisis” for oceans, outlining a trajectory of intensifying heat…
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adminisBy Moses Akaigwe Kia Motors Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Bankit, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech brands, to provide customers with a 10 percent discount on vehicle servicing and genuine spare parts purchases when payments are made using the Bankit app. The initiative is designed to reward customers while delivering greater…
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EST-Floattech Receives DNV Type Approval for Octopus LFP Battery System EST-Floattech has received DNV Type Approval for its Octopus LFP battery system, a milestone in the company’s strategy to support all sorts of electric and hybrid vessels worldwide with different types of solutions that best fit the requirements of the sailing profiles. The approval…
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Public Information Act Request Reveals Weights and Measures Funding Agreement A signed Memorandum of Understanding obtained through a Public Information Act request reveals that the Maryland Energy Administration has committed up to $900,000 from the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund to cover the startup costs of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s EVSE Weights and…
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adminisPICNG steps up media awareness campaign on CNG adoption in Rivers The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PICNG-EV) has intensified public awareness efforts, promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, safer and more affordable fuel alternative for transportation. Mr Tosin Coker, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PICNG-EV, said this…
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Back to articles The transition to electric mobility is often viewed through a technological lens: charging station performance, charging power, connectivity, and user experience. Yet another challenge is becoming increasingly unavoidable: ensuring that the infrastructure supporting this transition also meets the environmental standards it is designed to promote. It is with this conviction that…
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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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