November 2025 – ConnectVolt

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November 29, 2025
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Lagos, NARTO Seal Strategic Partnership on 2,000 CNG trucks, Safety Reforms for Drivers – THISDAYLIVE

The Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to modernise haulage and logistics operations, announcing a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for the deployment of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across the state. The agreement followed a closed-door stakeholders’ engagement involving key representatives of the transportation sector….

November 28, 2025
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UK Government introduces pay-per-mile taxation for EVs – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

New distance-based taxation system charges EV drivers 3p per mile from 2028 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new distance-based road tax system for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, launching in April 2028 as part of the government’s strategy to replace declining fuel duty revenues. The scheme will charge battery EV drivers 3p per…

November 28, 2025
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Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces

Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging can enable EV fleets to deliver the same service with smaller batteries, reduce vehicle costs, and extend battery life. Now…

November 28, 2025
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You Want A Used Tesla With These Batteries

A used Tesla Model 3 is easily one of the best electric cars you can buy—and probably one of the best cars, period. Tesla’s original mainstream EV is abundant on the secondhand market, has solid range and charging specs, packs class-leading software and can be bought for well under $20,000 these days. But what’s…

November 27, 2025
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AUDI E SUV concept goes official at the auto expo in Guangzhou

Audi’s ambitious product initiative in China is set to continue at a rapid pace. Together with SAIC, Audi has established a new brand, AUDI, which is now presenting the AUDI E SUV concept as a preview of future developments. This near-production exterior model represents a progressive, large premium SUV that embodies the unmistakable identity…

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November 27, 2025
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ACCI, NADDC, Surge Africa Advocates Nigeria’s E-Mobility Infrastructure – THISDAYLIVE

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Surge Africa, has called for urgent action to advance electric mobility infrastructure in Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level roundtable dialogue to commemorate the World…

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November 25, 2025
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Tinubu’s reforms tough but essential — Minister – TheStar

The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as tough but essential steps toward securing Nigeria’s long-term prosperity. Momoh stated this on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Speaking on the theme “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity,” the…

November 25, 2025
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GAC Toyota launches the bZ7 at Auto Guangzhou 2025

At Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, Beijing time, GAC Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China, launched the all-electric Toyota bZ7 – a sign that the brand is accelerating its commitment to meeting the diverse user needs in China’s highly competitive auto market. Pre-orders are now open but GAC Toyota did not disclose…

November 24, 2025
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Is There a Genuine UAE Made Electric Car Yet? and Why?

Is There a Genuine “UAE Made Electric Car” Yet? and Why? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been synonymous with oil wealth, desert landscapes, and futuristic skylines—but in recent years, it’s undergone a quiet revolution toward sustainability. With ambitious national strategies like UAE Net Zero by 2050 and Dubai’s Green Mobility Initiative, electric vehicles…

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November 23, 2025
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Dana Motors Showcases Advanced CNG, Electric Vehicle Lineup at 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair – THISDAYLIVE

Bennett Oghifo Dana Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mobility and Nigerian automotive innovation at the just-concluded Abuja International Motor Fair 2025. The brand drew significant attention as it unveiled an impressive lineup of its latest electric and CNG-powered vehicles, including the locally assembled…

November 22, 2025
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Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award

The Kia PV5 van is not expected to arrive here until later 2026. But overseas it has been taking the world by storm. Adding to the PV5’s credentials is its now being awarded the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY) prize. The award was presented on November 19 at the IVOTY Award in…

November 22, 2025
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Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem

Car manufacturers are quickly learning that a software-defined vehicle is not an easy thing to, well, define. It’s a whole new world for auto manufacturers who once just had to worry about suspension design, engines or other oily bits, but now find themselves in the wonderful world of matching computer hardware specs with UX…

Lagos, NARTO Seal Strategic Partnership on 2,000 CNG trucks, Safety Reforms for Drivers – THISDAYLIVE

UK Government introduces pay-per-mile taxation for EVs – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces

You Want A Used Tesla With These Batteries

AUDI E SUV concept goes official at the auto expo in Guangzhou

ACCI, NADDC, Surge Africa Advocates Nigeria’s E-Mobility Infrastructure – THISDAYLIVE

Tinubu’s reforms tough but essential — Minister – TheStar

GAC Toyota launches the bZ7 at Auto Guangzhou 2025

Is There a Genuine UAE Made Electric Car Yet? and Why?

Dana Motors Showcases Advanced CNG, Electric Vehicle Lineup at 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair – THISDAYLIVE

Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award

Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem

Interesting Nigeria Reports

Nigeria has experienced 400% increase in electric vehicles adoption within five years – Hamzat

Nigeria advances gas transition with operational pipelines, CNG facilities – Businessday NG

FG Signs MoU With Chinese Firm To Localise CNG, EV Infrastructure Manufacturing In Nigeria | Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Ojulari and Gas Commercialisation: Steering Nigeria toward a gas-driven economy – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

AUTO FEST 2025 lights up Lagos Marina

FG TVET Programme Batch B Portal to Open in 2026