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  • November 7, 2024
  • 4 minutes Read
Over $200m Invested In CNG Initiative, PCNGi Says

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced that more than $200 million has been invested in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain. This initiative encompasses the establishment of 140 conversion centres nationwide. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Michael Oluwagbemi, the Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of PCNGi, announced that…

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  • November 7, 2024
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Overview Of EV Charging Types In India –

Before purchasing an electric vehicle for personal or business use, it will be wise to know the charging types used in India. EVs are similar to mobile phones as they require charging to optimum function. They also have different chargers for public and personal use. Knowing them ensures you make wise decisions.  EV Charging…

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  • November 4, 2024
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Battery technology breakthrough promises EV for aviation and maritime industries – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

SOLiTHOR, a solid-state battery developer, has achieved significant milestones in battery technology that could accelerate electric transformation for aviation and maritime sectors. In breakthrough testing, SOLiTHOR’s lithium metal solid-state battery (SSB) prototypes demonstrated remarkable performance, completing 1,000 full charge-discharge cycles with a coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.2 percent. The tests, conducted at moderate temperature and…

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  • November 4, 2024
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FG plans local manufacturing of electric vehicles

The Federal Government through the National Automotive Design and Development Council has initiated a process to begin the manufacturing and assembling of electric vehicles locally. It is planning a collaborative partnership with a Moroccan firm to begin EV production locally. The NADDC Director-General/CEO, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this information in an exclusive interview with The…

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  • November 4, 2024
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What’s a Charge Point Management System?

A Charge Point Management System (CPMS) is an operating system for Electric Vehicle Chargers. If you want to have any sort of control over your charging points, you need a CPMS. It enables functions like starting or stopping charging, accepting payments, and sending invoices.

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  • November 1, 2024
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Suzuki to develop electric SUV for Toyota through new partnership

Suzuki has announced that it will supply Toyota with a new all-electric SUV as part of a strengthened partnership between the two OEMs. Developed by Suzuki, itself, the new model is expected to be produced at the automaker’s Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025. This new collaboration builds on the long-standing partnership between…

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  • November 1, 2024
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Queensland’s Electric Super Highway: Townsville Council

Townsville Council in Queensland has recently unveiled a cutting-edge dual-port EV charger, the AURIGA by EVUp, designed and manufactured right here in Australia. This state-of-the-art charger is set to transform the public EV charging landscape as part of Queensland's Electric Super Highway, connecting destinations along the coast to alleviate range anxiety for long haul…

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  • November 1, 2024
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KWASU ventures into commercial electric, CNG vehicle conversions

Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete has ventured into large-scale commercial conversion of petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. The varsity located in Moro local government said it has successfully converted three vehicles into electric and another one into CNG. At a press conference on Friday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shaynkh…

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  • November 1, 2024
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Rivian R1T Owners Can Finally Get A Proper Camper Topper

GoFastCampers, one of the biggest name in overlanding circles, finally has a camper option for the Rivian R1T. It sleeps two in a pop-up tent above the R1T’s bed, and you can stand up in the bed of the truck. But the custom, Montana-built camper isn’t cheap. It starts at $9,450. The Rivian R1 is…

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