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  • June 24, 2026
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Nissan Shelves Electric Version of Top-Selling Qashqai in Europe as Japanese Automaker Rethinks EV Strategy – Tekedia

Nissan has quietly halted development of a fully electric version of its best-selling Qashqai SUV in Europe, a significant pullback that reflects the Japanese automaker’s broader efforts to trim costs, simplify its lineup, and navigate softening demand for pure battery-electric vehicles in a fiercely competitive market. Six sources with direct knowledge of the matter…

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  • June 24, 2026
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Ferrari Reshuffles Leadership After Luce Launch as BMW Executive Takes Sales Role

Ferrari has appointed former BMW Italy chief Massimiliano Di Silvestre to lead its commercial operations, a move that comes shortly after the launch of the company’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce. The leadership change follows the decision by long-time Ferrari commercial chief Enrico Galliera to step down and pursue new professional opportunities, according…

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  • June 22, 2026
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Kia Nigeria partners with Bankit to offer 10% discount

By 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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  • June 20, 2026
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$900,000 in Clean Energy Funds Committed to EVSE Inspection Program – Plug-In Sites

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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  • June 20, 2026
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PICNG steps up media awareness campaign on CNG adoption in Rivers

PICNG 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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  • June 19, 2026
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When Climate Expertise and Industrial Innovation Join Forces to Accelerate the Energy Transition – EVBox

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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  • June 18, 2026
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Long Queues, Safety Fears, Others Threaten Nigeria’s CNG Shift

0 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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