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  • December 31, 2025
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FG Signs MoU With Chinese Firm To Localise CNG, EV Infrastructure Manufacturing In Nigeria  | Independent Newspaper Nigeria

3 LAGOS  – The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT), to localise the manufacturing and assembly of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Nigeria.  The agreement was executed through the…

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  • December 31, 2025
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Samsung SDI and KGM forge strategic partnership to advance 46‑series EV battery packs

Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) to jointly develop next‑generation battery pack technologies centered on Samsung SDI’s 46‑series cylindrical cells, the companies announced this week. The agreement, formalised at a ceremony held at KG Tower, commits both firms to collaborative research and market strategy exchanges aimed…

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  • December 29, 2025
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Ojulari and Gas Commercialisation: Steering Nigeria toward a gas-driven economy – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

While Nigeria has long been celebrated as a leading oil producer, its gas resources have often remained underutilized. With proven reserves of 206 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas compared to 36.9 billion barrels of crude oil, Nigeria’s future energy security and economic diversification are intrinsically linked to gas development. Since assuming office as…

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  • December 28, 2025
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The Driven Podcast: 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks

Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join to help review the year that was in EVs, share their predictions for 2026, and discuss what’s most likely to shape the market in the year ahead. The post The Driven Podcast: 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks appeared first on The Driven. Source link

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  • December 28, 2025
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Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi

Tesla will begin charging riders who make a mess while using its Robotaxi service. Riders will be assessed a fee on one or two tiers depending on the severity of the mess. The fee will cost up to $150 for “severe” messes, including biohazard events and smoking. Tesla’s Robotaxi service just gained one of…

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  • December 28, 2025
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Changan Thailand plant ships 1st batch of export cars to Europe

Changan Thailand plant has shipped its first locally produced Deepal S05 vehicles to Europe, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to do so after BYD. Changan’s Rayong plant commenced operations on May 16, with the first vehicle — a right-hand-drive Deepal S05 — rolling off the production line. (Image credit: Changan) Changan Automobile (SHE: 000625)…

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  • December 27, 2025
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AUTO FEST 2025 lights up Lagos Marina

The Marina waterfront was transformed into a high-octane arena on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as the 2025 Lagos AutoFest successfully concluded its most ambitious edition to date. Co-hosted by the BMW Club of Nigeria and Work and Play Nigeria, the motorsports exhibition brought together over 100 car and bike enthusiasts in a spectacular display…

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  • December 25, 2025
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Volvo Trucks introduces 14-Tonne FL electric model for urban delivery operations – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Volvo Trucks has introduced a 14-tonne variant of its FL Electric medium-duty truck, designed for urban delivery operations. The entry-level model features configurable battery options and compact dimensions, allowing customers to optimize payload capacity and profitability for city transport applications. Volvo Trucks has expanded its EV lineup with a new 14-tonne variant of the…

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  • December 25, 2025
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FG TVET Programme Batch B Portal to Open in 2026

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Batch B will reopen for registration in 2026, as the goal is to train over one million youths within the next two years. This will begin after the completion of Batch A enrollment of 250,000…

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  • December 25, 2025
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EU: EVs Capture 21.3% of New Car Market Through November

By November 2025, year-to-date (YTD) new car registrations across the European Union rose by 1.4% compared with the same period last year. While this signals a modest recovery, total volumes remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the automotive market. Electrification continues to reshape buyer preferences. Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) reached a…

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