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The global movement toward more sustainable home charging Home charging is far and away the most popular way to recharge EVs according to our international survey of EV drivers. In the US alone, 80% of all EV charging takes place at home, using a home charging station plugged into the household electricity circuit. As…
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Shell has successfully formulated and demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal management fluid with the ability to unlock significant reductions in charging times without compromise to battery safety, thermal stability or lifespan, aiding the widespread adoption of battery electric vehicles. In collaboration with RML Group – one of the leading UK automotive innovation companies –…
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Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today’s cars or SUVs In-house-built for core components, may share sales space with Rivian Flagship product coming in early 2026 Do we really need a new generation of EVs that are bigger and heavier…
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adminisIt was a spectacular display of innovation and elegance as FAW Nigeria unveiled its latest range of luxury electric vehicles (EVs) at the grand launch of Lekki Avana Phase 2 on September 11, 2025, showcasing the future of Nigeria’s green mobility. The event attracted an impressive mix of dignitaries, including government functionaries, traditional rulers,…
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New battery safety regulations concerning thermal runaway have prompted an evolution in pack design In 2020, the Chinese government issued GB 38031, a new national safety standard for electric vehicles. It set a new requirement for vehicle safety in which passengers must receive at least a five-minute warning to exit the vehicle if a…
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The booming electric mid-size SUV segment will expand to include the 2026 Zeekr 7X next month when first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 rival begin on October 15. Announcing that an impressive 2000 Zeekr 7X SUVs had been pre-ordered ahead of its arrival, the Geely-owned brand said more than…
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This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Thursday, September 18th Webinar…
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Japanese battery maker and Tesla supplier Panasonic is working on a breakthrough electric vehicle battery chemistry. The company is working on anode-free lithium metal batteries, which can boost energy density and reduce pack weight. With these new cells, Teslas could potentially get substantially more driving range. The Tesla Model Y got a much-needed upgrade…
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adminis• Group challenges Dangote on sulphur waiver, insists refinery supplies only 35% of national demand• Ndume warns against demonising refinery Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has rejected allegations by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals that its members are diverting fuel to neighbouring countries. It issued a seven-day ultimatum for the claim…
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adminis•Says country to earn $500m from cement export from next year •Insists industrialisation, not importation will grow Africa’s economy Peter Uzoho President/Chief Executive, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that since the refinery began producing petrol a year ago, Nigeria’s five-decade-long struggle with fuel queues has finally come to an end. Dangote added…
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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, two key players in the commercial vehicle industry, have launched Coretura AB, their new commercial SDV joint venture. Through the JV, the OEMs are aiming to disrupt the commercial vehicle industry through the introduction of a new software-defined vehicle platform and by, ultimately, establishing a new industry standard. Coretura…
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Assessing Site Power Capacity and Grid Connections One of the first steps in installing EV chargers is evaluating the electrical supply you already have available. The majority of commercial sites, especially those seeking to install high-powered chargers or multiple units, will require a grid capacity test to determine if the infrastructure can handle the…
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