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May 10, 2025
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CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has pledged to address persistent supply challenges to help Nigerians benefit from affordable fuel alternatives. Amid rising complaints about high transport fares despite wider use of CNG-powered vehicles, PCNGI Coordinator, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, said enforcement of cheaper fares hinges on stable gas supply. He noted that while…

May 10, 2025
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Gravity to Bring 5-Minute EV Charging to Greater LA

The New York-based EV charging startup Gravity announced an initial network of 8 sites across greater Los Angeles with the fastest EV charging in America (500kW). Sites will be located in Pacific Palisades, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, East Pasadena and other high-speed charging deserts, with the first locations expected to open in 2025. Each new site will be equipped with roughly…

May 9, 2025
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Leonhard Kurz and Horizon Form European Joint Venture to Enhance Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

Leonhard Kurz, a German leader in thin film technology, and Horizon, a Chinese technology company, have established a new joint venture in Europe called Horizon-Kurz New Material Technology. The focus of the venture will be on the development and production of advanced battery separator films, a crucial component in improving the safety, longevity, and…

May 7, 2025
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EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following the federal election as manufacturers and motorists gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change. Automotive experts issued the predictions on Wednesday following an election campaign in which the coalition announced plans to remove tax breaks for electric cars…

May 7, 2025
7 minutes Read

Connecticut Struggles To Reconcile The High Cost Of Electricity With A Push For Renewables – CleanTechnica

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Connecticut is located in the midst of the nation’s most expensive electric markets. Only Hawai’i and Rhode Island rank higher. The high cost of electricity is…

May 7, 2025
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Tesla Beaten By Little-Known Chinese EVs in The UK, As Europe Sales Continue to Tumble – Tekedia

Tesla’s troubles in Europe have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. The electric vehicle giant, once the symbol of futuristic mobility, has been overtaken by two little-known Chinese brands in the UK, a market once considered friendly ground for EV expansion. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Tesla sold…

Electrovaya receives .2-million Li-ion battery order for use in cold-storage warehouses – Charged EVs

May 7, 2025
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Electrovaya receives $4.2-million Li-ion battery order for use in cold-storage warehouses – Charged EVs

Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion batteries, has received a new order from a longtime repeat buyer. The order, valued at $4.2 million, is for batteries for use in cold-storage warehouses operated by the customer, which has placed orders in excess of $13 million over the course of its relationship with Electrovaya….

May 6, 2025
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28 Mar 2025 | Rivian Launches Micromobility Startup Named “Also”, Li Auto Open-Sources Halo OS and Tesla Changes FSD Name In China – EV News Daily

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, your trusted source of EV information. It’s Friday 28 March, I’m Martyn Lee and I go through every EV story so you don’t have to. Patreon supporters get the episodes ad free. Be like them by…

May 4, 2025
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OPINION: “We need to push harder for diversity” – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

YASA’s Engineering Director Chris Woolley talks us through his career path to date, and shares his vision of an EV future What is your career path to now?My journey has been an exciting one, moving through several leadership engineering roles across the global automotive industry. Currently, I’m the Engineering Director at YASA, where I’ve…

May 4, 2025
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2025 Zeekr 009 Review: The maddest, fastest people mover on sale, but who’ll actually buy one? – EV Central

In a motoring writer’s career, some cars come along that simply warp one’s brain. The Zeekr 009 people mover is one. Here’s an electric Chinese seven-seat MPV weighing almost three-tonnes which out-accelerates a Ford Mustang V8, has private jet levels of cabin luxe, looks like a spaceship and costs – wait for it –…

May 4, 2025
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Gas-Powered Taxis Slash Abuja Fare Rates

Commuters in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, can now enjoy more affordable transport, following the announcement of a 40% fare reduction for taxis powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The initiative is part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), which aims to provide a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to petrol and ease…

May 4, 2025
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Visit Us at the EV Charging Summit & Expo! – FTI

FTI is excited to be attending this year’s EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas from March 25-27! The EV Charging Summit and Expo is the largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification in North America. Find our team in booth 1115 to learn more about FTI’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure end-to-end solutions….

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Gravity to Bring 5-Minute EV Charging to Greater LA

Electrovaya receives $4.2-million Li-ion battery order for use in cold-storage warehouses – Charged EVs

Visit Us at the EV Charging Summit & Expo! – FTI

Mercedes-AMG Teases Its Porsche Taycan Rival

Volkswagen and Uber partner to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles on the Uber platform

Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars – Charged EVs

CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

Gravity to Bring 5-Minute EV Charging to Greater LA

Leonhard Kurz and Horizon Form European Joint Venture to Enhance Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

Gravity to Bring 5-Minute EV Charging to Greater LA

Leonhard Kurz and Horizon Form European Joint Venture to Enhance Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

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CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

Gravity to Bring 5-Minute EV Charging to Greater LA

Leonhard Kurz and Horizon Form European Joint Venture to Enhance Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

Connecticut Struggles To Reconcile The High Cost Of Electricity With A Push For Renewables – CleanTechnica

Tesla Beaten By Little-Known Chinese EVs in The UK, As Europe Sales Continue to Tumble – Tekedia

Electrovaya receives $4.2-million Li-ion battery order for use in cold-storage warehouses – Charged EVs

28 Mar 2025 | Rivian Launches Micromobility Startup Named “Also”, Li Auto Open-Sources Halo OS and Tesla Changes FSD Name In China – EV News Daily

OPINION: “We need to push harder for diversity” – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

2025 Zeekr 009 Review: The maddest, fastest people mover on sale, but who’ll actually buy one? – EV Central

Gas-Powered Taxis Slash Abuja Fare Rates

Visit Us at the EV Charging Summit & Expo! – FTI

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CNG initiative moves to tackle supply gaps, reduce transport costs

Tesla Beaten By Little-Known Chinese EVs in The UK, As Europe Sales Continue to Tumble – Tekedia

Gas-Powered Taxis Slash Abuja Fare Rates

Nigeria, South Korea explore partnership on solar, electric vehicle manufacturing

NNPC Gas Limited set to acquire 5.2 million standard cubic feet per day CNG facility

Nigerians still prefer foreign goods, NASENI laments amid local tech breakthroughs