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  • February 17, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
XCIENT Fuel Cell fleet reaches 20 million km as Hyundai expands operations – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck fleet has reached 20 million kilometers driven across five European countries, with 165 units in operation. A further 63 trucks in North America have accumulated approximately 1.6 million kilometers since 2023. Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Company says its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet has now accumulated…

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  • February 17, 2026
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Unlocking Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Industry  Growth – THISDAYLIVE

Blessing Ibunge writes on the outcome of  the Nigeria International Energy Summit that took place in Abuja The 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit recently held in Abuja, with the theme, “Energy for Peace and Prosperity: Securing our Shared Future.” It  examined how performance-driven local content can shift Africa from compliance to genuine industrial competitiveness,…

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  • February 17, 2026
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This Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And Bricked

One Equinox EV was bricked after its state of charge dropped from 46% to 0% and it lost all power. The car’s app warned of a high-voltage battery fault a week earlier and suggested a dealer visit. Others report similar high-voltage battery issues; the NHTSA cites a software error as a potential cause. Even…

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  • February 17, 2026
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Pioneering a new generation of lithium battery cathode materials – Batteries News

Pioneering a new generation of lithium battery cathode materials Driving the global transition in electric vehicles and energy storage Grant and Award Announcement City University of Hong Kong As the global electric vehicle (EV) market and renewable energy sector continue to expand rapidly, demand for advanced lithium-ion battery technology continues to grow. A research…

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  • February 14, 2026
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Volvo EX30 Black Edition UK: Price, Range and Specs Revealed

Volvo has unveiled a striking new version of its award-winning compact electric SUV, introducing the EX30 Black Edition to UK buyers. With distinctive gloss black design elements, exclusive interior details and up to 295.2 miles of range (WLTP combined), the latest addition to the EX30 line-up aims to build on the model’s strong performance…

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  • February 14, 2026
  • 2 minutes Read
EV battery recycling breakthrough recovers 99.99% of lithium

Chinese researchers claim to have developed a process to recover nearly all of the lithium from used electric vehicle batteries for recycling. The Independent (via InsideEVs) reports on study results first published in the German academic journal Angewandte Chemie claiming recovery of 99.99% of lithium from a used battery, as well as 97% of…

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  • February 13, 2026
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ProLogium breaks ground on major solid‑state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, France

ProLogium Technology has officially begun construction of its first European gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, marking a decisive step toward establishing a fully localized value chain for next‑generation solid‑state batteries. The groundbreaking ceremony signals the transition from planning to execution for what will become the company’s flagship European production site and its first major… Source…

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  • February 13, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
Governor Radda Unveils First CNG Station in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in the state, describing the project as a historic step toward energy security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Governor Radda made the declaration during the inauguration of the Greenville LNG–CNG Hub Station, noting that the project reflects the…

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  • February 11, 2026
  • 11 minutes Read
KGM Musso EV review. The fully electric, AWD ute has arrived in Australia

2019 seems an age ago now. That was when the Australian Culture Wars expanded to include electric cars, and anti-EV disinformation was easy to spread when the general public knew little to nothing about them. Who can forget Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash’s infamous words that new EV sales level objectives and legislatively mandated fuel…

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  • February 11, 2026
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Raythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risks

Thermal imaging firm Raythink has released a white paper outlining a three-layer approach to monitoring thermal risks across the lithium-ion battery lifecycle, from production and testing through charging, energy storage and end-of-life recycling. The system centers on infrared-based thermal monitoring. The first layer uses thermal cameras rated for harsh environments, deployed at production lines,…

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