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LG Energy Solution spurs US growth with LFP battery rollout LG Energy Solution aims to further cement its market presence in the United States by starting mass production of lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, batteries for energy storage systems at its plant in Holland, Michigan, in June. The Korean battery-maker, which became the first…
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adminisThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has formally rebranded Operation SAFE HAVEN in the North Central region as Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The change was announced on Friday during the official flag-off ceremony in Jos, Plateau State.General Musa said the transition to Operation ENDURING PEACE was aimed…
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adminis…5,000 jobs, industrial gas supply restored …Says more gas products, CNG stations coming Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, officially unveiled the revamped and upgraded Nigergas Company Limited, which had been dormant for over 30 years. Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Mbah said the revival of Nigergas, established in 1962 under Dr….
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Škoda may have a reputation of infancy with many Australian drivers, but it isn’t a young brand. Founded in 1895 in the Czech Republic, it started off manufacturing bicycles under the “Slavia” brand. Fast-forward 130 years and Škoda is releasing its second all-electric SUV into the Australian market. The Elroq is a medium-sized SUV…
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They are quick and easy to use, allowing drivers to start and stop charging sessions with a simple tap. After the initial setup, RFID cards confirm their users’ identities and authorise payments efficiently. As EV charging stations popped up around the country, RFID cards increased in popularity and fast became the preferred choice of…
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Next-generation Nissan Leaf will launch first in U.S. and Canada, be fully revealed this year Rogue Hybrid and Rogue PHEV are on the way over the next two model years A broader range of U.S.-made Nissan and Infiniti EVs starts to arrive in 2028 Affordable EVs? Widely available hybrids? A plug-in hybrid? As it…
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adminisWorried by the rising incidents of boat mishaps, the Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecution of boat operators for failing to wear life jackets. The state government gave the threat when a delegation visited Guni in Munya Local Government area to condole with the families of the victims of boat…
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Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a new automotive photorelay designed for high-voltage EV applications. The TLX9161T device delivers 1500V output withstand voltage in a compact SO12L-T package, targeting battery management systems in modern electric and fuel-cell vehicles. The photorelay addresses demanding requirements in automotive battery control systems, which monitor voltage and detect mechanical relay…
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Porsche will no longer pursue plans to make its own high-performance battery cells, calling the pursuit “not economically viable.” The carmaker said slower demand for EVs in the U.S. was part of the reason why it shelved its battery plans. Porsche’s battery division, Cellforce, will shift focus to R&D instead. Porsche is abandoning plans…
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Electric vehicle batteries have gotten remarkably better and cheaper over the last decade as cleaner cars have exploded in popularity. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe thinks there’s still room for improvement. During an interview on this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, Scaringe told InsideEVs that his startup’s main focus right now on the battery front is making…
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adminisBarring any last-minute change in plan, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to start its direct fuel distribution scheme soon, as 1,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks required for the exercise have arrived in Nigeria. With the 1,000 trucks, the refinery would start distributing fuel directly to marketers in Lagos, Ogun, and other South-West states,…
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adminisThe 48-inch, 127-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline aimed to facilitate seamless supply of gas across the country is nearing completion, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has said. The minister, who disclosed this during the 2025 webinar themed: “Catalysing Investment for Nigeria’s Upstream Gas Sector: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Trends”, said…
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