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  • June 22, 2025
  • 6 minutes Read
Products Distribution: Knocks, Woes Greet Dangote’s New Strategy

Dangote Refinery *Monopolistic tendency on display – Sources *Allowing a single entity to control entire value chain dangerous – NMDPRA *Need to look beyond immediate imperative By Dauda Ismail About a week ago, Nigerians awoke to the news of Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August…

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  • June 21, 2025
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Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

Last December, Chinese EV startup giant, Nio, revealed its third brand, called the Firefly – to rival Mini, Smart, Renault and other electric hatchbacks – at the company’s annual Nio Day in Guangzhou, China.  This brand was going to accelerate the company’s expansion into the European and international markets. Now, the brand’s first electric…

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  • June 21, 2025
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Hankook Tire introduces iON HT highway-terrain tire for electric light-duty trucks – Charged EVs

Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load…

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  • June 20, 2025
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UL Solutions Takes Aim at Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks with Innovative New Certification Programs for Battery Containment Enclosures and Micromobility Charging Equipment – Batteries News

UL Solutions Takes Aim at Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks with Innovative New Certification Programs for Battery Containment Enclosures and Micromobility Charging Equipment UL Solutions’ new battery containment enclosure and micromobility charging equipment certification programs help address growing concerns and incidents around lithium-ion battery safety risks and thermal runaway events. NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL Solutions (NYSE:…

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  • June 20, 2025
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Dangote’s direct PMS distribution will tackle downstream limitations – IPMAN |

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Rivers State Chapter has commended the planned direct distribution of Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to address long standing limitations in the downstream industry. Tekena Ikpaki, the Chairman of IPMAN, made that remark while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

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  • June 18, 2025
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Renault updates SUV range with more powerful hybrid engine and enhanced features – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Renault has announced updates to its SUV lineup for the 2026 model year, introducing a more powerful full hybrid powertrain for the Captur and Symbioz models, along with enhanced standard equipment and a new mild hybrid engine option. The centerpiece of the updates is the E-Tech 160 full hybrid powertrain, which replaces the previous…

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  • June 18, 2025
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All-Solid-State Battery Cells are tested in a BMW i7

The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies. The concept battery integrated in the BMW i7…

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  • June 18, 2025
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PTT Lubricants Accelerates Regional Growth with Innovation and |

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – PTT Lubricants, a flagship business under OR (PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited), is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and service excellence with 30% market share in Thailand. PTT Lubricants has a robust presence…

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  • June 18, 2025
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5 Ways Path to Smarter Energy™ Supports Your Energy Goals – FTI

Energy demands are rising, sustainability goals are getting stricter and the pressure to make smarter energy decisions continues to grow. That’s where FTI’s Path to Smarter Energy™ (PTSE) offering makes a difference. PTSE is a consultative process designed to help organizations develop and implement comprehensive energy strategies. Whether you’re just beginning to explore energy…

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  • June 17, 2025
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Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max

Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I noted, partly in disbelief,…

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